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Tokyo Olympics Badminton schedule revealed

Tokyo Olympics Badminton schedule revealed

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

India's PV Sindhu, drawn in easy group, faces Israel's Ksenia in opener.

India win Thomas Cup, make badminton HISTORY

India win Thomas Cup, make badminton HISTORY

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Thomas Cup final: India vs Indonesia

Malaysia Open: Prannoy advances; Praneeth, Sameer exit

Malaysia Open: Prannoy advances; Praneeth, Sameer exit

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

India's H S Prannoy faced stiff resistance before prevailing against local hero Daren Liew to advance to the second round of the Malaysia Open, in Kuala Lumpur, on Tuesday.

Sindhu canters into Singapore Open final

Sindhu canters into Singapore Open final

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

The third seeded Indian will face the winner of the other semi-final, between Japan's Aya Ohori and China's Wang Zhi Yi, on Sunday.

Bring Netaji home, appeals Subhas Bose's daughter

Bring Netaji home, appeals Subhas Bose's daughter

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

"As Netaji's only child I feel obliged to ensure that his dearest wish, to return to his country in freedom, will at last be fulfilled in this form and that the appropriate ceremonies to honour him will be performed," Pfaff said.

Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Friday, July 30

Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Friday, July 30

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

A look at the country's athletes' showing at the Tokyo Olympics on Friday, July 30.

Gopichand hopes for historic high in CWG after epic Thomas Cup win

Gopichand hopes for historic high in CWG after epic Thomas Cup win

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

The Birmingham showpiece will be held from July 28 to August 8.

27 Chinese warplanes enter Taiwan air defence zone during Pelosi visit

27 Chinese warplanes enter Taiwan air defence zone during Pelosi visit

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

China has also announced that it would hold six live-fire military drills in waters around Taiwan.

Sindhu focusing on CWG, but ultimate goal is Paris Olympics

Sindhu focusing on CWG, but ultimate goal is Paris Olympics

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

Two-time Olympic medallist P V Sindhu hopes the Commonwealth Games will serve as a perfect launchpad in her quest to regain the World Championships crown next month.

Kashyap overcomes Tzu Wei to enter Canada Open final

Kashyap overcomes Tzu Wei to enter Canada Open final

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

Former Commonwealth Games champion Parupalli Kashyap produced yet another inspiring show, outplaying fourth seed Wang Tzu Wei of Chinese Taipei, to enter the men's singles final of the Canada Open Super 100 tournament, in Calgary, on Saturday.

Indonesia Masters: Sindhu, Sen enter quarters

Indonesia Masters: Sindhu, Sen enter quarters

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

Against the unseeded Tunjung, Sindhu started on a bright note and played aggressively to surge to a 10-5 lead. She used her experience and reach to engage her opponents in long rallies initially.

Asia Cup Archery: India finish 2nd behind Bangladesh

Asia Cup Archery: India finish 2nd behind Bangladesh

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

India had stormed into seven out of 10 finals.

TT: Can India do the unthinkable again?

TT: Can India do the unthinkable again?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

Sharath along with G Sathiyan has been handed a tough draw in the men's singles competition.

2022: A year of many firsts for Indian sports!

2022: A year of many firsts for Indian sports!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

A look at the historic achievements by India's athletes in 2022.

Archery World Cup Stage 3: Compound mixed team confirm medal

Archery World Cup Stage 3: Compound mixed team confirm medal

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

Making a comeback after more than seven months, World No 3 Jyothi, who was sidelined in the Asian Games trial, is also in the hunt for an individual medal, having advanced into the semi-final.

Tokyo Games: AWESOME Pix!

Tokyo Games: AWESOME Pix!

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics.

Indian Archers claim record haul at Asia Cup

Indian Archers claim record haul at Asia Cup

Rediff.com11 May 2022

The Indian junior archers capped a stunning show by winning eight gold, four silver and two bronze medals to top the medals tally at the Asia Cup Stage 2 at Sulehmaniya, Iraq on Wednesday.

China's national day sees global protests against Beijing's rights breaches

China's national day sees global protests against Beijing's rights breaches

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

In Tokyo, hundreds of Japanese citizens came out on the streets to express solidarity with the oppressed people of Tibet, Xinjiang, Mongolia, Hong Kong and Taiwan.

Singapore Open: Sindhu, Prannoy make winning starts

Singapore Open: Sindhu, Prannoy make winning starts

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

Sindhu looked in complete control as she prevailed 21-15, 21-11 over world No. 36 Tan in a 29-minute match.

BWF rankings: Lakshya, Satwiksairaj-Chirag move up

BWF rankings: Lakshya, Satwiksairaj-Chirag move up

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

No Indians featured in the women's doubles and mixed doubles rankings.

China launched 11 missiles towards Taiwan overnight: US

China launched 11 missiles towards Taiwan overnight: US

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Thursday directed that the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan and the ships in her strike group will remain on station in the general area to monitor the situation.

After Thomas Cup triumph, Chirag eyes CWG gold

After Thomas Cup triumph, Chirag eyes CWG gold

Rediff.com31 May 2022

India had won the mixed team gold at 2018 CWG for the first time and Chirag feels they can repeat the performance this year too.

Tokyo Olympics: Deepika-Jadhav lose to Korea in quarters

Tokyo Olympics: Deepika-Jadhav lose to Korea in quarters

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

The Indians failed to shoot even a single 10 in the first set as the top seed Korean duo of An San and Kim Je Deok took the first set 35-32 in a low-scoring affair.

Sindhu bags Asian Games silver; loses third major final of the year

Sindhu bags Asian Games silver; loses third major final of the year

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

Olympic medallist PV Sindhu yet again finished second-best in a major final but grabbed a historic individual silver medal at the Asian Games after losing the women's singles title clash to world number one Tai Tzu-Ying in Jakarta on Tuesday.

Indian shooters make a clean sweep of gold medals

Indian shooters make a clean sweep of gold medals

Rediff.com31 Mar 2019

India have won 12 out of 14 gold medals so far

Singapore Open: Saina stuns Bing Jiao to join Sindhu, Prannoy in quarters

Singapore Open: Saina stuns Bing Jiao to join Sindhu, Prannoy in quarters

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

Saina showed signs of regaining her form on her way to a sensational win over Chinese world number 9 He Bing Jiao

Badminton World C'ships: Sindhu, Srikanth enter quarters

Badminton World C'ships: Sindhu, Srikanth enter quarters

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

Double Olympic medallist, Sindhu faces top seed and World No 1 Tai Tzu Ying of Chinese Taipei in the quarter-finals. Ying beat Scotland's Kirsty Gilmour 21-10, 19-21, 21-11 to advance.

Pramod Bhagat nominated for Para Badminton Player of Year

Pramod Bhagat nominated for Para Badminton Player of Year

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

India's Tokyo Paralympics gold winner Pramod Bhagat was on Thursday named among six shuttlers for the Male Para Badminton Player of the Year by the sport's world body but none of his compatriots featured in the able-bodied awards' categories.

Sports Shorts: Sourabh wins Hyderabad Open, Ashwini-Sikki finishes runners-up

Sports Shorts: Sourabh wins Hyderabad Open, Ashwini-Sikki finishes runners-up

Rediff.com11 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

Tokyo Games: ELECTRIFYING Pix!

Tokyo Games: ELECTRIFYING Pix!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

Scenes from the 2020 Olympics.

Sindhu hits the gym!

Sindhu hits the gym!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The Rio Olympics silver medallist couldn't hold back her happiness at being re-acquainted with her gym equipment.

Chinese jets intrude Taiwan air space amid US official visit

Chinese jets intrude Taiwan air space amid US official visit

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

China, which considers the estranged island of Taiwan as part of its mainland, vociferously objects to any high-level foreign dignitaries meeting Taiwanese leaders.

India handed tough draw in Sudirman Cup

India handed tough draw in Sudirman Cup

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

India have been drawn with top seeds and defending champions China, Thailand and hosts Finland for the upcoming Sudirman Cup badminton tournament, making it a tough Group A for the side to negotiate.

Model or tennis star? Who is this PYT?

Model or tennis star? Who is this PYT?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Beautiful, photogenic and an athletic body -- the perfect blend for the perfect model.

Xi meets Putin, raises concerns over war in Ukraine

Xi meets Putin, raises concerns over war in Ukraine

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

In what is seen as the first sign of China's exasperation over Russia's Ukraine war, Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday raised 'questions and concerns' over the conflict in his meeting in Samarkand with Russian President Vladimir Putin who thanked Beijing for its 'balanced position' on the crisis.

CWG: India wins historic gold-silver in men's triple jump

CWG: India wins historic gold-silver in men's triple jump

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Eldhose Paul led India's historic 1-2 finish in men's triple jump at the Commonwealth Games as he won a rare gold medal in track and field events and was followed by fellow Kerala athlete Abdulla Aboobacker in Birmingham on Sunday.

Denmark Open: Lakshya sails into second round, Saina ousted

Denmark Open: Lakshya sails into second round, Saina ousted

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

London Games bronze medallist Saina, who had retired midway through her first match at Uber Cup Final due to a groin injury, couldn't match Japan's world no 20 Aya Ohori and lost 21-16, 21-14 in the opening round.

Badminton Worlds: Contrasting wins for Sindhu, Srikanth

Badminton Worlds: Contrasting wins for Sindhu, Srikanth

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

The script remained the same in the second game as well, with Sindhu maintaining her firm grip over the proceedings to race to a 6-0 lead in just two minutes.

Asian Airgun meet: India win 1 gold, 2 silver on Day 2

Asian Airgun meet: India win 1 gold, 2 silver on Day 2

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

India's shooters clinched a gold and two silver medals on Thursday, the second day of competition, to remain on top of the standings in the 12th Asian Airgun Championships, in Taoyuan, Taipei. Ravi Kumar and Elavenil Valarivan won silver in the senior 10 metres air rifle mixed team event while it was a 1-2 for India in the corresponding junior event on yet another profitable day.

'Xi will wait for the Modi government to make the reconciliation moves'

'Xi will wait for the Modi government to make the reconciliation moves'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

'Which will not happen.' 'Foreign Minister S Jaishankar has expressly refuted Beijing's statement that normalcy was returning to Sino-Indian relations.'