News for 'Winter Olympics'

Athletes of iPod generation find perfect haven in Vancouver

Athletes of iPod generation find perfect haven in Vancouver

Rediff.com10 Feb 2010

An electronic graffiti wall, Wii consoles, DJ mash-ups and iPods for massage time - the Vancouver Olympic Village is plugged in to this generation of hip, digital athletes.

What will Kim Jong Un do next?

What will Kim Jong Un do next?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Kim did not rule out diplomacy with the Biden administration despite that Pyongyang called Biden a 'rabid dog' after Biden labelled Kim a 'thug'.

Is Rio on your mind? Plan ahead is the mantra!

Is Rio on your mind? Plan ahead is the mantra!

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

Come August and the world's finest athletes from 206 countries will be out to prove their best at the Olympics.

Images: Europe and Asia sweep medals on day of upsets

Images: Europe and Asia sweep medals on day of upsets

Rediff.com21 Feb 2010

Images from the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.

Ukraine Crisis: What's China's Game?

Ukraine Crisis: What's China's Game?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

China is going to be an indispensable partner in Russia's ongoing crisis with the US, while on its part, China cannot remain indifferent if Russia gets crushed by the US, lest it loses 'strategic depth', observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

All England Badminton Championships: Lin Dan wins sixth title

All England Badminton Championships: Lin Dan wins sixth title

Rediff.com13 Mar 2016

Lin Dan earned his sixth All England badminton title when he routed Chinese teammate Tian Houwei 21-9, 21-10 in the final.

Sports Shorts: India maul Malaysia to stay afloat in Azlan Shah Cup

Sports Shorts: India maul Malaysia to stay afloat in Azlan Shah Cup

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday

CAS rejects Pechstein appeal

CAS rejects Pechstein appeal

Rediff.com19 Feb 2010

Five-times Olympic speed skating champion Claudia Pechstein's dreams of a sixth Winter Games were snuffed out for good on Thursday when the German's appeal to be allowed to skate in Vancouver was thrown out.

#BestPhotos: 15 top shots you will EVER see

#BestPhotos: 15 top shots you will EVER see

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

The 2015 edition of the Sony World Photography Awards, the world's biggest photography competition, has announced the shortlists.

UN secretary general Ban to address IOC session in Sochi

UN secretary general Ban to address IOC session in Sochi

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon will deliver a keynote speech at the International Olympic Committee session this week before the start of the Sochi winter Games, IOC President Thomas Bach said on Monday.

Elections will come and go, they are 'just by-products': Modi@exam pe charcha

Elections will come and go, they are 'just by-products': Modi@exam pe charcha

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

The prime minister's "Pareeksha pe charcha", ahead of the Class 10 and 12 board examinations, was held at the Talkatora Stadium in New Delhi.

Sports Shorts: India beat Ireland 4-1 to finish 5th in Azlan Shah Cup

Sports Shorts: India beat Ireland 4-1 to finish 5th in Azlan Shah Cup

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Saturday

Putin says ban on Russian Paralympic team is cynical, immoral

Putin says ban on Russian Paralympic team is cynical, immoral

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

A ban imposed on Russia's Paralympic team to compete in Rio is cynical and immoral, President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday, while saying that Moscow acknowledged its mistakes and would improve the national anti-doping system.

Hamilton wins as Mercedes take constructors' title

Hamilton wins as Mercedes take constructors' title

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

Lewis Hamilton won the inaugural Russian Formula One Grand Prix and extended his championship lead on Sunday in a Mercedes one-two that clinched the team's first constructors' title.

The A to Z of 2020

The A to Z of 2020

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

We present our alphabet of 2020, pulling in everything you'll remember about this year we'd rather forget.

IOC consider action over Isinbayeva gay comments

IOC consider action over Isinbayeva gay comments

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

The International Olympic Committee will consider taking action against pole vault world champion Yelena Isinbayeva, a Youth Olympics ambassador, after her comments in favour of Russia's new gay law triggered a major controversy last month.

India likely to host A1 GP in 2009

India likely to host A1 GP in 2009

Rediff.com20 Dec 2007

After Formula One's expected high profile entry into the country, Indian motorsport fans may get the opportunity to have a glimpse of A1GP race by 2009.

India has a mind of its own and flaunts it

India has a mind of its own and flaunts it

Rediff.com7 May 2015

'There is much symbolism in President Pranab Mukherjee's participation in the Victory Day celebrations in Moscow.'

2 Koreas seek peace, denuclearisation, reunification at historic summit

2 Koreas seek peace, denuclearisation, reunification at historic summit

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

After entering the Peace House for the inter-Korean summit, Kim wrote in the guest book 'a new history begins now'.

Any danger to whistleblower Stepanova not an IOC issue: Bach

Any danger to whistleblower Stepanova not an IOC issue: Bach

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

Russian whistleblower Yulia Stepanova may be in danger after her revelations on doping in her country that triggered a massive scandal and forced her to flee, but it is not the International Olympic Committee's responsibility, the IOC said on Saturday.

12 suspended over blood counts as Games begin

12 suspended over blood counts as Games begin

Rediff.com11 Feb 2006

Abnormally high blood counts among 12 Olympic cross-country skiers marred the start of the Winter Games.

Scenic Sestriere gets thumbs down

Scenic Sestriere gets thumbs down

Rediff.com8 Feb 2006

The Olympic athletes' village in Sestriere was given a big thumbs down by leading athletes at the Winter Games

Sports Shorts: India out of final race after loss to Australia

Sports Shorts: India out of final race after loss to Australia

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday

Sweden shine, gloom for Canada

Sweden shine, gloom for Canada

Rediff.com23 Feb 2006

Sports Shorts: Ibra shows sensitive side after winning Gold Ball

Sports Shorts: Ibra shows sensitive side after winning Gold Ball

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been named Sweden's footballer of the year for the ninth time and although his eighth victory in a row came as no shock, his acceptance speech showing a more sensitive side surprised many.

Williams sisters, other US athletes let off by WADA despite positive dope test?

Williams sisters, other US athletes let off by WADA despite positive dope test?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Claiming to have accessed WADA's database, Fancy Bears' hack team claimed to have leaked dozens of files allegedly relating to United States athletes on the internet.

Arsenal wary of snow and Makaay

Arsenal wary of snow and Makaay

Rediff.com22 Feb 2005

Asian Championship: Shiva Keshavan bags silver

Asian Championship: Shiva Keshavan bags silver

Rediff.com27 Dec 2015

Seasoned Indian luger Shiva Keshavan on Sunday won a silver medal at the Asian Championship which concluded in Nagano, Japan.

One fight is enough for Hamilton

One fight is enough for Hamilton

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Lewis Hamilton has one big fight on his hands already this season and he is not spoiling for another, not even for charity and against the man with the broadest smile in Formula One.

Football Briefs: Guardiola accepts FA charge for wearing yellow ribbon

Football Briefs: Guardiola accepts FA charge for wearing yellow ribbon

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Football Briefs: Neymar out for 'six to eight weeks'

Football Briefs: Neymar out for 'six to eight weeks'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Golden Globes 2018: 10 things that stood out

Golden Globes 2018: 10 things that stood out

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

The 'power of women' resonated all through the evening in the most emphatic fashion.

Mayweather-Pacquiao undergo drug testing before bout

Mayweather-Pacquiao undergo drug testing before bout

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Unbeaten US boxing champ Floyd Mayweather and Filipino boxer-turned-politician Manny Pacquiao have left no stone unturned in ensuring that they enter the ring for Saturday's 'Fight-of-the-Century' bout completely drug-free.

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

Here's your weekly digest of the most Weird, True and Funny News from the across the globe.

PHOTOS: Hot and sexy at the ESPY

PHOTOS: Hot and sexy at the ESPY

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Barcelona's star footballer Lionel Messi was named the Best International Athlete award, while Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic, who recently won the Wimbledon singles titles, were named the best male and female tennis players respectively, at the 2015 ESPY Awards in California, on Wednesday night.

Shiva secures 25th place in maiden Luge World Cup finals

Shiva secures 25th place in maiden Luge World Cup finals

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

India's Shiva Keshavan registered a respectable 25th place finish on his maiden entry into the Luge World Cup finals at the Olympic Sliding Center in Lake Placid in New York, on Saturday.

Blatter rules out January World Cup in Qatar

Blatter rules out January World Cup in Qatar

Rediff.com9 Nov 2013

FIFA president Sepp Blatter ruled out a January World Cup in Qatar in 2022 and said on Friday November/December was the only alternative to a summer tournament.

Russian Grand Prix: Hamilton fastest in practice, Vettel stops

Russian Grand Prix: Hamilton fastest in practice, Vettel stops

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Lewis Hamilton boosted his morale with the fastest lap in Russian Grand Prix practice on Friday after Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg set the early pace and Ferrari suffered reliability problems.

Refugee camp to runway: Halima Aden makes Milan debut

Refugee camp to runway: Halima Aden makes Milan debut

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

At her first appearance on the runway at the Milan Fashion Week, she hopes to break the stereotype.