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Toure racist abuse: UEFA slammed by players' union

Toure racist abuse: UEFA slammed by players' union

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

The world players' union has criticised European soccer's governing body UEFA for failing to enforce its own guidelines on racism following the abuse hurled at ManchesterCity's Yaya Toure in Moscow.

Bundesliga to lure soccer-starved global TV audiences

Bundesliga to lure soccer-starved global TV audiences

Rediff.com15 May 2020

'With the Bundesliga as the only league to be broadcast on TV, I expect we will have an audience of a billion'

Sports Shorts: Fraser-Pryce announces pregnancy, to miss world champs

Sports Shorts: Fraser-Pryce announces pregnancy, to miss world champs

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

The two-times Olympic 100m gold medallist and three-times world 100m champion said she will return to competition in 2018.

IOA want India's Olympic-bound athletes vaccinated

IOA want India's Olympic-bound athletes vaccinated

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

The Indian Olympic Association secretary general Rajeev Mehta on Monday requested the Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan to expedite the process for the vaccination of the country's Tokyo Olympic-bound athletes and officials against COVID-19.

Now Maharashtra CM bats for Narsingh

Now Maharashtra CM bats for Narsingh

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Raising doubts on the possibility of foul play in the Narsingh Yadav doping scandal, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis hinted the wrestler may have been 'tricked or framed', while asking the Union Sports Minister to look into the case.

AFI urges IAAF to consider Chitra's entry after govt steps in

AFI urges IAAF to consider Chitra's entry after govt steps in

Rediff.com29 Jul 2017

Kerala CM seeks wild card entry for Chitra at Worlds

Vijender calls on the country to pray for Rio-bound athletes

Vijender calls on the country to pray for Rio-bound athletes

Rediff.com23 Jul 2016

Worried about the administrative logjam in Indian boxing, recently-crowned WBO Asia Pacific champion Vijender Singh pleaded with the officials to put together a new federation at the earliest for the sake of country's pugilists.

Tour de France may have to limit spectators at start: ministry

Tour de France may have to limit spectators at start: ministry

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

The Tour de France may have to limit spectators during the first days of the race in order to comply with a ban on major events gathering more than 5,000 people before September, the French sports ministry said. Prime Minister Edouard Philippe said on Tuesday that major sporting and cultural events bringing together more than 5,000 participants could not be held before September as he announced plans for a gradual end of a nationwide coronavirus lockdown from May 11.

Focus on Germany as Bundesliga resumes amid coronavirus

Focus on Germany as Bundesliga resumes amid coronavirus

Rediff.com16 May 2020

The gaze of the sporting world will fall on Germany this weekend as the Bundlesliga becomes the first major soccer league to emerge from the shutdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic. All 18 clubs will crank back into action in what could act as a catalyst for other leagues to follow suit.

56 Pakistanis among 186 terrorists killed in JK in 2022: DGP

56 Pakistanis among 186 terrorists killed in JK in 2022: DGP

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

He said 100 youths joined terrorism in J-K this year, which is also the lowest in many years.

PIX: Barcelona thrash Sevilla; Inter down Milan

PIX: Barcelona thrash Sevilla; Inter down Milan

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

Barcelona extended their LaLiga lead to eight points thanks to second-half goals by Jordi Alba, Gavi and Raphinha that gave them a 3-0 home win against Sevilla

After Namibia, India likely to get 12 more S African cheetahs in Feb

After Namibia, India likely to get 12 more S African cheetahs in Feb

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

Modi had released the first batch of eight eight spotted felines -- five females and three males -- from Namibia into a quarantine enclosure at Kuno on his 72nd birthday on September 17 last year.

TV, mobiles to be cheaper; gold, cigarette, imported cars to cost more

TV, mobiles to be cheaper; gold, cigarette, imported cars to cost more

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Mobile phones and TV sets manufactured in India would become cheaper with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announcing cuts in Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on import of their components but smokers would have to pay more as the government has increased taxes.

Prez to lead nation in celebrating R-Day; 6 Agniveers to take part in parade

Prez to lead nation in celebrating R-Day; 6 Agniveers to take part in parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

President Droupadi Murmu will lead the nation in celebrating the Republic Day, and Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will be the chief guest at the ceremonial event.

PIX: Check out India's official kit for Tokyo Olympics

PIX: Check out India's official kit for Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

100 athletes have qualified for the Tokyo Games, including 56 men and 44 women.

PICS: Mbappe breaks PSG record; Bayern go top

PICS: Mbappe breaks PSG record; Bayern go top

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

Mbappe becomes PSG's all-time highest goal-scorer as French champions extend lead

Daughters Day Gift: RKFC launches women's football team in Kashmir

Daughters Day Gift: RKFC launches women's football team in Kashmir

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

Real Kashmir Football Club (RKFC) has presented its fans in the union territory the perfect Daughter's Day gift by announcing the formation of an all-women's team, which will compete in national tournaments.

IOA writes to health minister for vaccination of Olympics-bound athletes on priority basis

IOA writes to health minister for vaccination of Olympics-bound athletes on priority basis

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

Mehta said if the government so directs, the IOA, in coordination with the concerned National Sports Federations (NSFs), can facilitate the vaccination

Tokyo Games could lead to Olympic virus strain, doctor warns

Tokyo Games could lead to "Olympic virus" strain, doctor warns

Rediff.com27 May 2021

The head of a Japanese doctors' union warned on Tuesday that holding the Olympic Games in Tokyo this summer, with tens of thousands of people from around the world, could lead to the emergence of an "Olympic" strain of the coronavirus.

Maestro of Football: PM Modi condoles Maradona's death

Maestro of Football: PM Modi condoles Maradona's death

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief at the passing away of the Argentine legend.

Cricket team should not Pak: M S Gill

Cricket team should not Pak: M S Gill

Rediff.com12 Dec 2008

Union sports minister M S Gill on Friday said the Indian cricket team should not undertake its scheduled tour of Pakistan in January. Prior to going public he it believed to have informally made know the government's mindset to the Board of Control for Cricket in India.

Women's tennis has a new leader

Women's tennis has a new leader

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Already a sporting icon, Osaka's fight for equality has focussed even more attention on her

Rooney to become DC United manager?

Rooney to become DC United manager?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

He joined Derby in a player-coach capacity in 2020 before being named manager the following year.

Hockey legend Mohammed Shahid passes away

Hockey legend Mohammed Shahid passes away

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

India's former hockey captain, Mohammed Shahid who won a gold medal at the 1980 Olympic games died at a Gurgaon hospital on Wednesday.

Here's what Bopanna learnt after winning French Open mixed doubles

Here's what Bopanna learnt after winning French Open mixed doubles

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

Basking in the glory of his first Grand Slam title win, Rohan Bopanna says his mixed doubles title triumph at the French Open has strengthened his belief that "one should never give up on dreams".

21 islands in Andamans named after Param Vir Chakra bravehearts

21 islands in Andamans named after Param Vir Chakra bravehearts

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

The government has decided to name 21 uninhabited islands in the Union territory of Andaman & Nicobar after recipients of Param Vir Chakra, the country's highest wartime gallantry award.

How Dravid's batting tips helped young Jaiswal

How Dravid's batting tips helped young Jaiswal

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Young prodigy Yashasvi Jaiswal on Thursday said batting stalwart Rahul Dravid had advised him to focus on each ball and this suggestion immensely helped him.

NTAGI moots booster dose for foreign travellers before 9-month gap

NTAGI moots booster dose for foreign travellers before 9-month gap

Rediff.com5 May 2022

The NTAGI has recommended that those who need to travel overseas can take the precaution dose of Covid vaccine as required by the country they are travelling to, before the stipulated nine-month waiting period, sources told PTI.

Ibra to make acting debut in new 'Asterix and Obelix' film

Ibra to make acting debut in new 'Asterix and Obelix' film

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

The 39-year-old appeared at Italy's Sanremo festival in March, where he sang a duet with Bologna coach Sinisa Mihajlovic and said he would like to try acting.

Valieva's positive drug test prompts global outrage at Russia

Valieva's positive drug test prompts global outrage at Russia

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Kamila Valieva is one of the youngest Olympic athletes to test positive for a banned substance

Boost biz environment, ensure total coverage of key schemes: Modi to BJP CMs

Boost biz environment, ensure total coverage of key schemes: Modi to BJP CMs

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

The meeting, which lasted for over four hours, was attended by chief ministers and deputy chief ministers of 18 states.

Left wing extremism-hit districts decline by 70% under Modi govt: Shah

Left wing extremism-hit districts decline by 70% under Modi govt: Shah

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

The home minister said the northeast and the Left-wing extremism-affected areas in the country are tribal-dominated regions and security is a precursor to development there.

FIFA promises to deliver 'magnificent' U-17 World Cup

FIFA promises to deliver 'magnificent' U-17 World Cup

Rediff.com19 Mar 2017

India's vast size and diversity posed as obstacles in the initial preparatory stage, but having crossed the hurdles, FIFA's head of events Jaime Yarza has promised to deliver a 'magnificent' U-17 World Cup football.

Former India hockey player Balbir Singh Jr dies

Former India hockey player Balbir Singh Jr dies

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

Balbir Singh Jr died at the age of 88

Twin blasts in Jammu ahead of Bharat Jodo Yatra's arrival; 9 injured

Twin blasts in Jammu ahead of Bharat Jodo Yatra's arrival; 9 injured

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

Just two days before Congress leader Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Yatra is scheduled to reach Jammu, two back-to-back explosions rocked a busy locality on the outskirts of the city on Saturday, leaving nine people injured, officials said.

Sports Shorts: Platini criticises Blatter, says he is not serving football anymore

Sports Shorts: Platini criticises Blatter, says he is not serving football anymore

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

UEFA president Michel Platini hit out at FIFA chief Sepp Blatter on Friday, saying the Swiss has stopped serving the cause of football.

Vijender returns to pro boxing with knock out win

Vijender returns to pro boxing with knock out win

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

'It's good to be back. We start our season with a victory. It wasn't easy to fight against (Sulley). Will return to the gym in a week and will fight again in December or January'

COVID-19 hits men's hockey team

COVID-19 hits men's hockey team

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Besides Gurjant, the other player to have tested positive is midfielder Ashis Kumar Topno.

'Discuss religion with Rahul': Kamal Nath challenges BJP, RSS

'Discuss religion with Rahul': Kamal Nath challenges BJP, RSS

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

The discussion will prove Gandhi has more knowledge about religion and spirituality than these persons, Kamal Nath said.