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Tokyo is a platform for Mirabai Chanu to exorcise ghosts of 2016 Rio Games

Tokyo is a platform for Mirabai Chanu to exorcise ghosts of 2016 Rio Games

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

Mirabai will desperately hope for a different script this time round, one that involves a podium.

Can new Coach, captain lead women's hockey to glory?

Can new Coach, captain lead women's hockey to glory?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Forget past and think about future: coach Harendra Singh's advice to women's hockey team

How well are you following the Rio Games

How well are you following the Rio Games

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

The Olympic Quotient IV

PV Sindhu aims for history-making gold in Paris

PV Sindhu aims for history-making gold in Paris

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Sindhu stands on the brink of history as she pursues the gold medal in the upcoming Games, having won a silver and bronze in 2016 Rio and 2020 Tokyo edition respectively.

PHOTOS: Rio Olympics open doors at Athletes Village

PHOTOS: Rio Olympics open doors at Athletes Village

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Athletes Village opens officially, on Sunday, meaning 10,500 athletes and another 7,000 staff members will start trickling into the luxurious layout.

Rio Olympic village workers living in squalor

Rio Olympic village workers living in squalor

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

A company working on the Olympic village that will receive athletes in Rio de Janeiro next year has housed some of its own workers in conditions that public prosecutors compared to slavery.

All you must know about French Open champ Alcaraz

All you must know about French Open champ Alcaraz

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

Factbox on Carlos Alcaraz, who beat Alexander Zverev

Rio Olympics: A beginner's guide to rowing

Rio Olympics: A beginner's guide to rowing

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

As India's Dattu Bhokanal will be competing in the men's singles sculls rowing event fat the Rio 2016 Olympics, on Saturday, here is a beginner's guide.

How government is encouraging Rio-bound athletes...

How government is encouraging Rio-bound athletes...

Rediff.com24 May 2016

In a bid to ensure that Olympic medallists get immediate recognition, the Sports Ministry said medal winners from the upcoming Rio Games will be considered for this year's Khel Ratna and Arjuna Awards.

Rio mayor hits back at Australia favela ban

Rio mayor hits back at Australia favela ban

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Rio de Janeiro mayor Eduardo Paes has described Australia's Olympic committee as a "source of aggressions" against Brazil after it banned the team's athletes from visiting the city's favelas during the Games in August. Australia's team chef de mission Kitty Chiller told News Ltd media on Sunday that their Olympians would be barred from going to the urban slums, even on official tours, in accordance with advice from a security expert. "There is still much unfamiliarity about Rio and Brazil," Paes told Brazilian media. "There is a certain dramatisation. And between us, the Australian committee has been a source of aggressions to Brazil." Rio's favelas are among the most violent and crime-ridden areas of the city. Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) president John Coates, a member of the International Olympic Committee's coordination commission, said in April 2014 that Rio's Games preparations were the worst he had ever seen and critically behind schedule. Coates was more generous in a January assessment, however, saying he felt "very positive" about the delivery of the Games.

Rio Olympics haunted by Zika virus scare

Rio Olympics haunted by Zika virus scare

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

We are not going to risk taking Kenyans there if this Zika virus reaches epidemic levels: Kenya Sports authorities across the world are scrambling to find out more about the spread of the mosquito-borne Zika virus in Brazil as they make plans for August's Rio Olympics. Below are the latest announcements:

A Century Of Inspiring Olympic Moments

A Century Of Inspiring Olympic Moments

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

From the early pioneers to today's global superstars, the Olympics have captured hearts and minds, shaping cultures and inspiring generations.

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 8

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 8

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Check out how India's athletes fared on Day 8, Saturday, August 3, 2024:

PIX: Ceremonial outfits, kits for Paris-bound Olympians unveiled

PIX: Ceremonial outfits, kits for Paris-bound Olympians unveiled

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Mandaviya, Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, and Indian Olympic Association President PT Usha unveiled the ceremonial outfit, playing kits, performance shoes and travel gear for the Indian team.

Focus on prep, not medals: Gopichand to shuttlers

Focus on prep, not medals: Gopichand to shuttlers

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

Don't do any strange things in preparation ahead of Olympics, Gopichand's advise to shuttlers

Coffees, gaming, singing Fijians: Inside the Paris Olympic Village

Coffees, gaming, singing Fijians: Inside the Paris Olympic Village

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

Thousands of athletes and staff roamed the Olympic village freely, mingling at cafes and swapping souvenir pins.

Sindhu uncertain about future after Olympic loss

Sindhu uncertain about future after Olympic loss

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

P V Sindhu has no regrets about her preparation for the Paris Olympics, saying she did everything she could to be in the best shape but her defence let her down in the women's singles pre-quarter-final against China's He Bing Jiao, in Paris, on Thursday.

Jingle Bells! Jingle Bells! Santa's Come

Jingle Bells! Jingle Bells! Santa's Come

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

'Tis that time of the year...

Sports Ministry begins thorough probe into Rio debacle

Sports Ministry begins thorough probe into Rio debacle

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

The Sports Ministry on Thursday said it has started a "thorough review" of India's dismal outing at the Rio Olympics and is also seeking feedback and suggestions from the athletes who competed in the quadrennial extravaganza. India finished with a disappointing two medals, through PV Sindhu's silver in badminton and Sakhsi Malik's bronze in wrestling, at the two-week sporting gala last month.

It's SAMBA Time!

It's SAMBA Time!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Samba School performers in action during the Carnival parade at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

PHOTOS: When the Rio Olympics inspired art

PHOTOS: When the Rio Olympics inspired art

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

JR through his art is paying a playful tribute to the Olympians who have trained day and night to achieve success and are nothing short of superheroes!

Rio Olympics: Moroccan boxer arrested for sexual assault

Rio Olympics: Moroccan boxer arrested for sexual assault

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

A Moroccan Olympic boxer was arrested on charges he sexually assaulted two women in the Olympic Village, Rio de Janeiro police said on Friday.

Bus transporting journalists at Rio Games hit by gunfire

Bus transporting journalists at Rio Games hit by gunfire

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

A bus carrying journalists at the Rio Games was hit by gunfire on a highway between Olympic venues on Tuesday, witnesses said. No one was seriously injured in the incident. The bus was making its way from the Games basketball venue to the main Olympic park when, according to passengers, two shots were heard hitting the vehicle. Windows shattered and flying glass left two people with minor lacerations.

Russia banned from Rio Paralympics over doping

Russia banned from Rio Paralympics over doping

Rediff.com7 Aug 2016

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) on Sunday banned all Russians from its own Games next month because of the widespread doping culture that it says has polluted sport in the country.

World wrestling body clears Narsingh for Rio

World wrestling body clears Narsingh for Rio

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Wreslter Narsingh Yadav's chances of participating in the Rio Games have been boosted after the United World Wrestling, gave him a clean chit.

Paris Olympics Hockey: India get tough draw

Paris Olympics Hockey: India get tough draw

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

India have been clubbed with Olympic champions Belgium, mighty Australia, Rio Games gold medallist Argentina, New Zealand and Ireland.

Jaspal Rana to return as India shooting coach?

Jaspal Rana to return as India shooting coach?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Jaspal Rana's contribution towards Manu Bhaker's remarkable transformation into a double Olympics medallist will not go unnoticed. The national shooting federation is mulling bringing the Dronacharya awardee coach back into its fold.

Steeplechaser Sudha Singh confident ahead of Rio

Steeplechaser Sudha Singh confident ahead of Rio

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

2014 Asian Games bronze medalist and national record holder Sudha Singh wants to make amends for a disappointing outing at the London Olympics.

'Drug cheats will compete in Rio Olympics'

'Drug cheats will compete in Rio Olympics'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Russian drug cheats will be competing at next month's Rio Olympics, the whistleblowers who helped uncover the country's doping scandal have told the BBC.

'Shadow of death' hangs over Rio before Games

'Shadow of death' hangs over Rio before Games

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

A sharp increase in police killings has cast "a shadow of death" over Rio de Janeiro as it prepares to host the Olympic Games, Amnesty International said on Tuesday.

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on September 3, 2024

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on September 3, 2024

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

A summary of India's athletes' showing at the Paris Paralympics on Tuesday.

What went wrong for Indian boxers in Paris?

What went wrong for Indian boxers in Paris?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

Expectations were high from Paris and observers of the game felt at least one, if not two medals, could be expected from the six boxers who qualified.

Novak Djokovic claims historic Olympic gold

Novak Djokovic claims historic Olympic gold

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Novak Djokovic etched his name into Olympic history, capturing the gold medal in a thrilling victory over Carlos Alcaraz.

A School For Santa Clauses

A School For Santa Clauses

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

The school founded in 1993, prepares its students with acting skills so that they can perform at malls and private events.

Olympics: Battle-ready Sindhu confident of hat-trick of medals

Olympics: Battle-ready Sindhu confident of hat-trick of medals

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

'In women's singles now, there are a lot of long rallies and long matches, being consistent. I am confident in that now.'

Suyash Jadhav secures 2024 Paris Paralympics quota

Suyash Jadhav secures 2024 Paris Paralympics quota

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Indian para swimmer Suyash Jadhav on Wednesday secured the 2024 Paris Paralympics quota in the Men's 50m Butterfly S7 category with his brilliant performance at the previous Asian Para Games.

Kosovo gold medallist refused drug test before Rio

Kosovo gold medallist refused drug test before Rio

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

The International Judo Federation said on Monday that Kosovo's judo gold medallist Majlinda Kelmendi had refused to take an unscheduled drug test in France ahead of the Rio Games but that the procedure looked "questionable" and any sanction given would not be applied outside France.

Bolt mulls retirement after Rio Olympics

Bolt mulls retirement after Rio Olympics

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

"So it's all about how I feel after Rio, if I feel I can really put my body through one more season. If I'm going to be focused and I'm going to be determined. That will determine if I compete after Rio. So we'll see how it goes."

Rio will be my best Olympics: Seema Punia

Rio will be my best Olympics: Seema Punia

Rediff.com29 May 2016

Indian discus thrower Seema Antil-Punia, who secured Rio berth after clinching gold at the Pat Young Throwers Classic held, in California, on Sunday, believes, "I have a gut feeling that Rio will be my best Olympic Games."

'High level of risk' at the Rio Olympics...

'High level of risk' at the Rio Olympics...

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

The metro line extension that will connect Rio de Janeiro's Olympic Park in Barra de Tijuca with the rest of the city is at risk of not being finished before the Games start in August