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Shubhankar youngest Indian to win Asian Tour Order of Merit

Shubhankar youngest Indian to win Asian Tour Order of Merit

Rediff.com8 Dec 2018

The 22-year-old golfer is the fifth and the youngest Indian to win the Asian Tour Order of Merit.

Saurabh Chaudhary claims gold in shooting World Cup

Saurabh Chaudhary claims gold in shooting World Cup

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

Saurabh Chaudhary shot 16 in the gold medal contest to finish ahead of Germany's Michael Schwald (6).

WC Qualifiers: Suarez brace boosts Uruguay's hopes; Mexico, US suffer setbacks

WC Qualifiers: Suarez brace boosts Uruguay's hopes; Mexico, US suffer setbacks

Rediff.com7 Sep 2013

Striker Luis Suarez scored twice as 2010 World Cup semi-finalists Uruguay beat Peru 2-1 on Friday to improve their chances of reaching the Brazil finals next year.

'Sabhi taraf Tiranga he Tiranga dikh raha hai'

'Sabhi taraf Tiranga he Tiranga dikh raha hai'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

'90 is not impossible because if I am getting close, I can go beyond 90, maybe 92 or 93.' 'My main focus will be to first cross the 90 mark and then stay consistent in that score.'

Referee banned after South Africa hit by new match-fixing crisis

Referee banned after South Africa hit by new match-fixing crisis

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

The ban results from a penalty Lamptey awarded to South Africa in a 2-1 win over Senegal in a 2018 World Cup qualifier in November.

India rise to best-ever FIFA rankings in two decades

India rise to best-ever FIFA rankings in two decades

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

The Indian football team achieved its best-ever FIFA ranking in over two decades as it jumped to 101 in the latest list released on Thursday.

Jeev Milkha Singh qualifies for fifth US Open appearance

Jeev Milkha Singh qualifies for fifth US Open appearance

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Experienced Indian golfer Jeev Milkha Singh will make his fifth appearance at the US Open next week after Thailand's Thongchai Jaidee withdrew due to personal reasons.

India third in Asian Youth Volleyball

India third in Asian Youth Volleyball

Rediff.com19 May 2005

India beat Chinese Taipei to take the bronze and clinch a place in the World Youth Cup.

India fall 'short' of soccer success, critics say

India fall 'short' of soccer success, critics say

Rediff.com11 Jan 2011

All it takes is a measuring tape to explain why India is a dwarf among giants dominating international soccer, critics of the national team say.

WT20 qualifiers: Resolute Oman stun Ireland, pull off 2-wkt win

WT20 qualifiers: Resolute Oman stun Ireland, pull off 2-wkt win

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Debutants Oman dished out a resolute batting effort to register a nerve-wracking, two-wicket win over experienced Ireland in their Group A qualifying match of the ICC World Twenty20, in Dharamsala on Wednesday.

Prince Ali criticises FIFA over Middle East treatment

Prince Ali criticises FIFA over Middle East treatment

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

FIFA vice president Prince Ali Bin Al-Hussein has criticised soccer's world governing body FIFA for banning Iraq from hosting home internationals and called upon the organisation to do more for supporters in the Middle East.

'Confident that Indian Davis Cup team will travel to Pakistan'

'Confident that Indian Davis Cup team will travel to Pakistan'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

India were drawn against their Pakistan for an away Asia-Oceania Zone Group 1 fixture.

Asian Games: After Deepak, Lakshay claims silver

Asian Games: After Deepak, Lakshay claims silver

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

Young Indian shooter Lakshay claimed the silver medal in the men's trap event of the Asian Games, in Palembang, on Monday.

India draw with Oman

India draw with Oman

Rediff.com18 Nov 2004

India held Oman to a goalless draw in the Asian Zone Group 3 tie of the Asian 2006 football World Cup qualifiers.

FIFA WC: CIsse believes in teamwork to get to last 16

FIFA WC: CIsse believes in teamwork to get to last 16

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

"We started the second half well, went 2-0 up and then struggled a bit as Qatar was more aggressive and reduced the gap. But once again we were better in transition and we managed to score the decisive third goal."

Coronavirus impact: India pull out of shooting World Cup in Cyprus

Coronavirus impact: India pull out of shooting World Cup in Cyprus

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

The novel coronavirus outbreak has prompted India to withdraw from next month's shooting World Cup in Cyprus, the National Rifles Association of India (NRAI) revealed on Friday.

After Asian Games gold, Neeraj next takes on world's best...

After Asian Games gold, Neeraj next takes on world's best...

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

In the Diamond League Final, he will face the world's best in the event, including Olympic champion Thomas Roehler of Germany and last year's winner, Jakub Vadlejch of Czech Republic.

Australia beat Bahrain to extend unbeaten streak

Australia beat Bahrain to extend unbeaten streak

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

Australia maintained their unbeaten record in the final round of Asian World Cup qualifiers with a 2-0 win over Bahrain at the Olympic stadium on Wednesday.

Michael Chopra hits back at India's coach Constantine

Michael Chopra hits back at India's coach Constantine

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

National football coach Stephen Constantine may have ruled Michael Chopra out from representing India but the British PIO today said he's not lost hope and was waiting the 53-year-old's exit. Hitting out at the India coach, the Kerala Blasters forward said: "Stephen Constantine can say whatever he wants. Personally, it's not a problem for me. Well has he achieved anything in the game as a player? No." There had been reports that All India Football Federation may not be too keen to extend Constantine's contract that gets over in February, a month before the Asian Cup qualifiers begin.

Time stands still for Indian soccer

Time stands still for Indian soccer

Rediff.com4 Jun 2004

India is ranked 139th in the world and 27th among the 45 Asian nations.

AFC C'ship: India knocked out after Oman thrashing

AFC C'ship: India knocked out after Oman thrashing

Rediff.com4 Jul 2012

India crashed out of AFC U-22 football championship after suffering a 0-4 thrashing at the hands of hosts Oman, on Tuesday, in a must-win final league round match at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Muscat.

Soccer: Real Madrid's Marcelo, midfielder Isco confirm exits

Soccer: Real Madrid's Marcelo, midfielder Isco confirm exits

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Constantine interviewed by Chennaiyin FC

PIX: England crush Pakistan as both drop curtains on forgettable campaign

PIX: England crush Pakistan as both drop curtains on forgettable campaign

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

Images from the ICC Men's ODI World Cup match between England and Pakistan at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday.

Inspiring to be counted among legends of Asian golf: Lahiri

Inspiring to be counted among legends of Asian golf: Lahiri

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Anirban Lahiri was voted the 2014 'Players' Player of the Year' after a successful season on the Asian Tour, where he won two titles and finished second on the Order of Merit.

WC PIX: Marsh drives Australia to easy win vs B'desh

WC PIX: Marsh drives Australia to easy win vs B'desh

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

IMAGES from the ICC World Cup match played between Australia and Bangladesh in Pune on Saturday

'Chess is a nation-building game'

'Chess is a nation-building game'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

All India Chess Federation (AICF) president Sanjay Kapoor said the federation is also working on organising an Indian Chess League.

China, South Korea through

China, South Korea through

Rediff.com12 Oct 2006

India 139 in FIFA rankings

India 139 in FIFA rankings

Rediff.com19 Feb 2004

India, who were the 127th-ranked men's team in December, dropped 12 places since.

Is India over-dependent on Captain Chhetri?

Is India over-dependent on Captain Chhetri?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

The India football captain said others players in the side are very much capable of outperforming him.

I don't celebrate outrageously, says Chhetri after third 'trick'

I don't celebrate outrageously, says Chhetri after third 'trick'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

Captain Sunil Chettri starred in India's 5-0 victory over Chinese Taipei, registering his third career-hat-trick, but the feat did not invoke wild celebrations from the striker, as he is someone who does not like to "celebrate outrageously" on the field.

World Cup: Falcao-less Colombia look set for last 16

World Cup: Falcao-less Colombia look set for last 16

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

Even without prolific striker Radamel Falcao, Colombia start as favourites to qualify from World Cup Group C after finishing second in the South American qualifiers and taking decent results against Belgium and the Netherlands in friendlies.

High-flying Lakshya aims to seal Paris Olympics berth

High-flying Lakshya aims to seal Paris Olympics berth

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

Lakshya Sen has worked on his "speed and variations" to be battle ready for the new season.

World Cup: Can Iran break group stage hoodoo?

World Cup: Can Iran break group stage hoodoo?

Rediff.com22 May 2018

The stability and pragmatism of Carlos Queiroz's seven-year reign has firmly established Iran's as Asia's number one team, but the nation will go to the World Cup hoping to advance for the first time to the knockout phase.

Sports shorts: Mittal wins silver at World Shotgun Championship

Sports shorts: Mittal wins silver at World Shotgun Championship

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

India's Ankur Mittal won silver medal in the men's double trap event at the ongoing ISSF World Shotgun Championship, in Moscow, on Tuesday.

FIFA WC: How distractions took a toll on Iran's campaign

FIFA WC: How distractions took a toll on Iran's campaign

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Iran's World Cup campaign was all but finished even before it started.

'Hungry' Chhetri wants India in Asia's top 10

'Hungry' Chhetri wants India in Asia's top 10

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

'If we are in the first 10, you are giving yourself a realistic chance to play against the best in Asia and then you always have the answer to how much you have to achieve more'

Japan hit India for six

Japan hit India for six

Rediff.com22 Feb 2006

Defending champions Japan won the first qualifying match in the AFC Asian Cup 6-0.

Asian Games: South Korea beat North to win soccer gold

Asian Games: South Korea beat North to win soccer gold

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

South Korea's Rim Chang-woo lashed home the winner in the last minute of extra time to give the Asian Games hosts a 1-0 win over fierce rivals North Korea in the final of the men's soccer tournament on Thursday.

Archer Deepika Kumari wins bronze in World Cup Finals

Archer Deepika Kumari wins bronze in World Cup Finals

Rediff.com30 Sep 2018

Kumari, a veteran in the World Cup Finals with four silver medals, came out on top in the shoot-off.

Saudi Arabia thrash India 3-0

Saudi Arabia thrash India 3-0

Rediff.com16 Aug 2006

Yasser Al-Qahtani's hat-trick gave Saudi Arabia their second straight win in the AFC Asian Cup 2007 qualifying round.