News for 'Sweden'

Indians disappoint in men's 20km race walk at Olympics

Indians disappoint in men's 20km race walk at Olympics

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

India's Vikash Singh and Paramjeet Singh finished at lowly 30th and 37th positions respectively while national record-holder Akshdeep Singh pulled out after the 6km mark in Paris

South Korean Han Kang wins Nobel Literature, 8th woman to get award

South Korean Han Kang wins Nobel Literature, 8th woman to get award

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

In her oeuvre, Han Kang confronts historical traumas and invisible sets of rules and, in each of her works, exposes the fragility of human life.

Rishabh Pant nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards

Rishabh Pant nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Rishabh Pant has been nominated for the prestigious Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award.

India's Davis Cup captain claps back at critics

India's Davis Cup captain claps back at critics

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

India's non-playing Davis Cup captain Rohit Rajpal on Saturday clarified that his "shut-up" remark was meant for a few "agenda-driven" people consistently targeting him and was not directed at the country's tennis community as has been projected.

Davis Cup: Serbia strong favourites in Sweden

Davis Cup: Serbia strong favourites in Sweden

Rediff.com8 Jul 2011

Defending champions Serbia will be huge favourites to reach the Davis Cup semi-finals this weekend as newly-crowned Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic returns to action against Sweden.

Sweden seek to shake off Ibra shadow as they face South Korea

Sweden seek to shake off Ibra shadow as they face South Korea

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

The Asians, however, will be relying on their sole world class talent, Son Heung-min, to inspire them on the pitch as both teams try to shake off poor form in their opening Group F game.

UK court allows Assange's extradition to Sweden

UK court allows Assange's extradition to Sweden

Rediff.com24 Feb 2011

A British court on Thursday ruled that Wikileaks founder Julian Assange can be extradited to Sweden to face sexual assault allegations.

Guardiola shrugs off Real Madrid's Ballon d'Or boycott

Guardiola shrugs off Real Madrid's Ballon d'Or boycott

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Indian club East Bengal produced an utterly dominant show to crush Bangladesh's Bashundhara Kings 4-0 in their AFC Challenge League match in Thimphu on Tuesday.

PIX: Ledecky wins record-equalling ninth swim gold

PIX: Ledecky wins record-equalling ninth swim gold

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Images from the Olympics swimming action at the La Defense Arena, Paris, on Saturday.

Olympics: China's Sheng wins second gold; Ban triumphs

Olympics: China's Sheng wins second gold; Ban triumphs

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

China's Sheng Lihao claimed his second gold of the Paris Olympics on Monday by winning the men's 10-metre air rifle event.

History-making TT player Akula sidelined with injury

History-making TT player Akula sidelined with injury

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

Akula was drafted to play for the Jaipur Patriots in UTT 2024. She will now be replaced by the U19 Youth National Champion and UTT debutant Nithyashree Mani in the squad.

I've put Sweden and France football on world map: Ibrahimovic

I've put Sweden and France football on world map: Ibrahimovic

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

With two days to go before his country meet Denmark in the first leg of their Euro 2016 playoff at the Friends Arena, Ibrahimovic also hinted that the two games against Sweden's Scandinavian rivals could be his last for the national team.

PHOTOS: Swiss reach last 16, where Sweden await

PHOTOS: Swiss reach last 16, where Sweden await

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Switzerland made sure of a place in the last 16 of the World Cup, but had to survive some anxious moments in Wednesday's 2-2 draw with Costa Rica before finishing second behind Brazil in Group E.

World Cup Qualifiers: Belgium qualify; Portugal, Sweden, Swiss win

World Cup Qualifiers: Belgium qualify; Portugal, Sweden, Swiss win

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

Belgium became the first European team to qualify for next year's World Cup when a Romelu Lukaku header gave them a 2-1 win away to Greece on Sunday with the goals coming in a five-minute second-half spell.

Olympics TT: Akula, Manika advance; Kamal makes shock exit

Olympics TT: Akula, Manika advance; Kamal makes shock exit

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

Veteran Achanta Sharath Kamal made a shock exit from the Paris Olympics men's singles competition.

Euro: Clark own goal hands Sweden lucky draw vs Ireland

Euro: Clark own goal hands Sweden lucky draw vs Ireland

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

A Ciaran Clark own goal earned Sweden a fortunate 1-1 draw against a spirited Ireland side in their Euro 2016 Group E opener at the Stade de France on Monday.

Johansson to lead Sweden

Johansson to lead Sweden

Rediff.com13 Sep 2005

The 2002 Australian Open champion will spearhead the former champions' campaign in the Davis Cup World Group play-off against India.

Study abroad: Why you should consider Sweden

Study abroad: Why you should consider Sweden

Rediff.com13 Aug 2010

A look at what the European country has to offer Indian students.

EPL thriller: Arsenal late show stuns Spurs

EPL thriller: Arsenal late show stuns Spurs

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Arsenal emerged victorious over Tottenham Hotspur at their rivals' home ground. Gabriel Magalhaes' decisive header in the second half proved to be the difference-maker

Ibrahimovic rumours don't bother Sweden, we're used to it: Hamren

Ibrahimovic rumours don't bother Sweden, we're used to it: Hamren

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Speculation surrounding Zlatan Ibrahimovic's future is not affecting Sweden's Euro 2016 campaign, coach Erik Hamren has said.

Penpix of Sweden's World Cup squad

Penpix of Sweden's World Cup squad

Rediff.com26 May 2006

Sweden's squad for the World Cup finals in Germany comprises the following 23 players:

Sweden force exciting draw with England

Sweden force exciting draw with England

Rediff.com21 Jun 2006

Henrik Larsson's last-minute goal gave the Swedes a 2-2 draw and second place in Group B, behind England.

Do-or-die for Sweden, Paraguay

Do-or-die for Sweden, Paraguay

Rediff.com15 Jun 2006

Drug probe: Goa cops may visit Sweden

Drug probe: Goa cops may visit Sweden

Rediff.com14 May 2010

The Goa police are planning to visit Sweden to record the statement of Swedish model Lucky Farmhouse, who used a spy-cam to expose the drug peddler-police nexus in the state, crime branch sources said. The sources confirmed that they have sought financial approval for the visit, which is very crucial to investigate the case. "The file is with the home department. Once the approval is granted, we will send an officer to Sweden to meet Lucky," an official said.

Football PIX: Big wins for Barcelona, Bayern Munich

Football PIX: Big wins for Barcelona, Bayern Munich

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Barcelona thrashed Real Betis 5-1 on Wednesday to book their spot in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals.

India to take on Togo in Davis Cup play-offs

India to take on Togo in Davis Cup play-offs

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

India will play against Togo in the Davis Cup World Group I Play-offs to be held between January 31 and February 2 next year, according to the draw conducted by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) in London on Monday.

Sweden police arrest suspect in truck attack that killed 4

Sweden police arrest suspect in truck attack that killed 4

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

The man was formally arrested "on suspicion of a terrorist crime through murder", Karin Rosander, a communications director at the Swedish prosecution authority, said early on Saturday.

Barcelona's Larsson plans return to Sweden

Barcelona's Larsson plans return to Sweden

Rediff.com27 Dec 2005

The Swedish striker plans to leave Barcelona at the end of the season and return to his homeland.

India@Paris On Sunday

India@Paris On Sunday

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Glimpses of Indian athletes in action at the 2024 Olympics on Sunday, July 28, 2024.

Sweden off to World Cup flier

Sweden off to World Cup flier

Rediff.com5 Sep 2004

Hodgson goes back to the future vs Sweden

Hodgson goes back to the future vs Sweden

Rediff.com14 Jun 2012

Roy Hodgson may wonder if he is looking into a footballing mirror in Kiev on Friday when he travels back to the future as England meet Sweden in their Euro 2012 Group D clash.

Scientists who decoded protein structures win Chemistry Nobel

Scientists who decoded protein structures win Chemistry Nobel

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

The 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to David Baker, Demis Hassabis, and John M Jumper, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced on Wednesday.

WC Photos: England move into semis after 2-0 win over Sweden

WC Photos: England move into semis after 2-0 win over Sweden

Rediff.com7 Jul 2018

An impressive England advanced to their first World Cup semi-final for 28 years on Saturday after headers by Harry Maguire and Dele Alli gave them a deserved 2-0 last-eight victory over a disappointing Sweden.

Johansson puts Sweden in World Group

Johansson puts Sweden in World Group

Rediff.com26 Sep 2005

Thomas Johansson beat Praskah Amritraj in the reverse singles to secure a 3-1 lead over India.

PIX: Marchand makes swimming history with golden double

PIX: Marchand makes swimming history with golden double

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Images from the Olympics swimming action at the La Defense Arena, Paris, on Wednesday.

Sweden ready to make life difficult for England

Sweden ready to make life difficult for England

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

The Swedes won a group containing world champions Germany before defeating Switzerland in the last 16, but England will be a step up.

World Cup Diary: Oracle tapir predicts Sweden will beat South Korea

World Cup Diary: Oracle tapir predicts Sweden will beat South Korea

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

Zoo director Vladimir Gerasimov believes Cleopatra might have a little better understanding of soccer than other animals.

'All together' chant echoes through Brussels stadium post-shooting

'All together' chant echoes through Brussels stadium post-shooting

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Van Overstraeten said the crowd chanted 'all together' and 'Sweden' as it waited.

'Why should a player ask for money to play for India?'

'Why should a player ask for money to play for India?'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

The All India Tennis Association claimed that Sumit Nagal demanded an annual fee of $50,000 to play Davis Cup ties for India.