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Verstappen takes pole at Japan GP for third year in a row

Verstappen takes pole at Japan GP for third year in a row

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Formula One world champion Max Verstappen took pole position for a third straight year at the Japanese Grand Prix on Saturday, with Sergio Perez qualifying a close second to ensure a Red Bull front-row lockout.

Tariff war escalates: China warns US of countermeasures, plans WTO suit

Tariff war escalates: China warns US of countermeasures, plans WTO suit

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

In a statement, the Chinese ministry of commerce said that it would file a lawsuit with the World Trade Organisation against the US for its "wrongful practice," the Global Times reported.

Player complains of dirt, pollution and bird droppings

Player complains of dirt, pollution and bird droppings

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

Danish badminton player Mia Blichfeldt has criticized the playing conditions at the India Open Super 750 tournament in New Delhi, citing pollution, dirt and bird droppings. She also said she contracted a stomach infection during the event, which she attributed to the poor conditions. The Badminton Association of India (BAI) has acknowledged logistical challenges in hosting the event and is looking for alternative venues. This isn't the first time foreign players have raised concerns about playing conditions at badminton events in India.

Japan win men's gymnastics team gold

Japan win men's gymnastics team gold

Rediff.com17 Aug 2004

Devotees heading to Kumbh stranded at UP-MP border after stampede

Devotees heading to Kumbh stranded at UP-MP border after stampede

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

Thousands of devotees traveling to the Maha Kumbh festival in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, were stranded on the border between Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh due to massive crowds. The Madhya Pradesh government provided food and accommodation for the stranded devotees in Rewa district. The situation arose due to the influx of pilgrims for the Mauni Amavasya holy bath.

Tokyo Games: LIVELY Pix!

Tokyo Games: LIVELY Pix!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics

Asiad table tennis: Men's team stuns Japan, assures India of historic medal

Asiad table tennis: Men's team stuns Japan, assures India of historic medal

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

The Indian men's team did almost the unthinkable by beating fancied Japan 3-1 in the quarter-finals to assure the country its first-ever medal in table tennis in the history of the Asian Games, in Jakarta, on Monday.

India to host maiden World Athletics Continental Tour

India to host maiden World Athletics Continental Tour

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

The Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar is one of the best facilities in the country and it has hosted several national championships and the Asian Championships in 2017 during which it had earned praise from the current World Athletics President Sebastian Coe.

Asian Games Swimming: Indian Men's team finishes fifth in final

Asian Games Swimming: Indian Men's team finishes fifth in final

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

The Indian men's 4x100m medley relay team swam a sensational heat, obliterating the national record to enter the final of the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Tuesday.

Tokyo Games: JOY and AGONY

Tokyo Games: JOY and AGONY

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

The Tokyo Olympics produced many, many, many emotional moments for the athletes and their coaches...

Defending fencing champion Sun makes shock exit

Defending fencing champion Sun makes shock exit

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

There was a major shock on the first morning of the fencing competition at the Paris Olympics on Saturday when reigning women's epee champion Sun Yiwen of China was knocked out in her opening bout by Japan's Miho Yoshimura.

FIFA Ranking: Indian football team moves to 99th

FIFA Ranking: Indian football team moves to 99th

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

The Indian men's football team on Thursday achieved sub-100 FIFA ranking for the first time since 2018 as it moved up one spot to 99th after its SAFF Championship triumph.

They are a wall: Top players fear Satwik-Chirag

They are a wall: Top players fear Satwik-Chirag

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, the Indian men's doubles badminton pair, have gained recognition for their speed, power, and height, earning praise from top international opponents.

Asian Games: One big target for women's hockey team...

Asian Games: One big target for women's hockey team...

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

The Indian women's hockey team will open their campaign against Singapore on September 27.

Indian hockey fans await Sreejesh's coaching debut

Indian hockey fans await Sreejesh's coaching debut

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

Amir Ali has been named captain, with Rohit as his deputy, in the 18-member junior hockey squad for the Sultan of Johor Cup that will mark the first assignment for head coach PR Sreejesh in Malaysia from October 19.

India retain Asian women's Champions Trophy hockey crown

India retain Asian women's Champions Trophy hockey crown

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

Young striker Deepika turned out to be the star again, scoring a fine reverse hit goal as India retained the women's Asian Champions Trophy hockey title after edging past Olympics silver medallist China 1-0 in a pulsating final at Rajgir, Bihar, on Wednesday.

Asian Games: Manju-Baboo win 35km race walk mixed team bronze

Asian Games: Manju-Baboo win 35km race walk mixed team bronze

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

India's race walkers Manju Rani and Ram Baboo won the bronze medal in the inaugural 35km mixed team event at the Asian Games.

Archery World Cup: India men's team storm into final

Archery World Cup: India men's team storm into final

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

India stormed into the final of the men's recurve team event for the first time in nine years after registering three wins at the Archery World Cup Stage 1.

After mutual warnings, Trump invites Xi to his inauguration

After mutual warnings, Trump invites Xi to his inauguration

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

United States President-elect Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend his January 20 inauguration, CBS News reported citing sources.

Pak hockey team arrive in India for Asian Champions Trophy

Pak hockey team arrive in India for Asian Champions Trophy

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

India and Pakistan are the most successful teams in the tournament with three titles each.

ACT: Pakistan hockey team gets NOC, to travel to India

ACT: Pakistan hockey team gets NOC, to travel to India

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

The Pakistan hockey team has got the green signal to travel to India for the upcoming Asian Champions Trophy slated to be held in Chennai from August 3.

FIFA World Cup: Check Out Team Jerseys!

FIFA World Cup: Check Out Team Jerseys!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

The authentic breathable kits for Argentina, Germany, Japan, Mexico and Spain contain 50% Parley Ocean Plastic.

ACT Hockey: Pakistan's players are like my brothers: Harmanpreet

ACT Hockey: Pakistan's players are like my brothers: Harmanpreet

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

India captain Harmanpreet Singh is excited to resume the rivalry against Pakistan in the most-awaited round-robin match of the Asian Champions Trophy on Saturday.

'Team needs a new impulse' Germany part ways with coach Flick

'Team needs a new impulse' Germany part ways with coach Flick

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

Germany parted ways with coach Hansi Flick on Sunday, a day after their 4-1 home loss to Japan in a friendly match with the four-time world champions struggling for form.

Hockey: India down Japan, take unassailable lead in series

Hockey: India down Japan, take unassailable lead in series

Rediff.com7 May 2015

India beat Japan 2-1 in the third hockey Test to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the four-match series, in Bhubaneshwar, on Thursday.

Asia Cup hockey: India beat Japan in first Super 4 league match

Asia Cup hockey: India beat Japan in first Super 4 league match

Rediff.com28 May 2022

India, who lost 2-5 against Japan in the pool stage, scored two eye-catching field goals

Bierhoff prematurely quits as German team director

Bierhoff prematurely quits as German team director

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Germany crashed out of the tournament in Qatar after losing to Japan, drawing with Spain and beating Costa Rica in the last Group E match. Spain and Japan advanced from that group.

India outclass Pakistan to lift junior Asia Cup

India outclass Pakistan to lift junior Asia Cup

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

Araijeet Singh Hundal slammed four goals as defending champions India defeated arch-rivals Pakistan 5-3 in the summit clash to win a hat-trick of titles in the men's junior Asia Cup in Muscat on Wednesday.

Mitoma double sends Japan, Saudi Arabia to Qatar World Cup

Mitoma double sends Japan, Saudi Arabia to Qatar World Cup

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Substitute Kaoru Mitoma scored twice to give Japan a 2-0 win over Australia and send his country through to seventh successive edition of the World Cup finals

Indian surfers secure first-ever quota in Asian Games

Indian surfers secure first-ever quota in Asian Games

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Kishore finished third in Heat 2 of the semi-final with a score of 8.26, behind China's Chengzheng Wang, who scored 10.00 to take the second place, while Taro Takai of Japan claimed the first sport with a score of 14.50.

Japan to cancel Tokyo Olympics?

Japan to cancel Tokyo Olympics?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

Japan government says no truth to report of possible Olympics cancellation.

Women's Asian Champions Trophy: Nitish unveils logo, mascot

Women's Asian Champions Trophy: Nitish unveils logo, mascot

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

'The design of the logo of this competition is a symbol of the rich cultural heritage and all-round progress of glorious Bihar.'

WFI chaos, Olympic losses: Indian Wrestling stalls in 2024

WFI chaos, Olympic losses: Indian Wrestling stalls in 2024

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

Bajrang Punia banned, Phogat turns politician, WFI suspension, litigations, and lost medals: How Indian wrestling stagnated in 2024

Paris 2024 Olympics: STUNNING Pix!

Paris 2024 Olympics: STUNNING Pix!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

A collection of stunning pictures from the Paris 2024 Games

Asian Games Hockey: India's men team rout Uzbekistan

Asian Games Hockey: India's men team rout Uzbekistan

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

The India men's hockey team started their campaign at the 19th Asian Games with a massive 16-0 win over Uzbekistan.

Is India's TT dominance finally here?

Is India's TT dominance finally here?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Can see growth, especially in women's table tennis in India: Manika Batra on UTT

I will quit Japan team if it helps: Nakata

I will quit Japan team if it helps: Nakata

Rediff.com8 Apr 2005

"I simply want Japan to qualify for the 2006 World Cup in Germany," Japan's most recognisable player said on his website.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic survives scare; Alcaraz cruises

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic survives scare; Alcaraz cruises

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Novak Djokovic was seriously rattled early on by inspired American teenager Nishesh Basavareddy but rallied for a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 victory on Monday.

Mixed fortunes for Indian shuttlers in Hong Kong, Vietnam

Mixed fortunes for Indian shuttlers in Hong Kong, Vietnam

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

The duo of B Sumeeth Reddy and N Sikki Reddy entered the mixed doubles second round but the other Indian shuttlers, including Priyanshu Rajawat, made early exits

Asian Games: India's archers on fire, enter quarters in all six team events

Asian Games: India's archers on fire, enter quarters in all six team events

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

India's archers showed tenacity and authority in equal measure to storm into the quarter-finals in all the six team events of the Asian Games.