News for 'asian cup qualifiers'

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.

Soccer: Guardiola in line for FIFA honour

Soccer: Guardiola in line for FIFA honour

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Yokohama beat Shandong to book Asian Champions League last 16 berth

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.

'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.

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).

Avinash Sable: 'To win an Olympic medal, I need...'

Avinash Sable: 'To win an Olympic medal, I need...'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

'I need mental conditioning and support staff to deal with the mental aspect.'

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.

Why FIFA has stripped Indonesia of WC hosting rights

Why FIFA has stripped Indonesia of WC hosting rights

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

World soccer's ruling body added that the decision had been taken following a meeting between its President Gianni Infantino and PSSI Chairman Erick Thohir.

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.

Sprinter Jyothika eyes medal in 2028 Olympics

Sprinter Jyothika eyes medal in 2028 Olympics

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Jyothika said the Indian women's relay team can hope for a medal in the 2028 Olympics.

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.

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.

Magnus is not invincible: Praggnanandhaa

Magnus is not invincible: Praggnanandhaa

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

Praggnanandhaa said just talking to the Indian chess wizard (Anand) boosts his confidence.

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.

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.

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.

Sindhu makes winning comeback as India stun China

Sindhu makes winning comeback as India stun China

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

Two-time Olympic-medallist P V Sindhu made a winning return from a lengthy injury lay-off as India stunned formidable China 3-2 in the women's competition of the Badminton Asia Team Championships in Shah Alam, Malaysia on Wednesday.

Unadkat vs Shardul: Who will secure India's WC dream?

Unadkat vs Shardul: Who will secure India's WC dream?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

As per ICC rule, every team has to submit its initial squad of 15 by September 5 but the final submission can be done by September 27

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jordan seek explanation after coach detained

Jordan seek explanation after coach detained

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

The Jordanian FA will seek clarification from Australian soccer's governing body after their coach, Adnan Hamad, was detained at MelbourneAirport for more than four hours by immigration officials.

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.

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."

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.

'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'

'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.'

Stoppage time own goal takes Iraq past UAE

Stoppage time own goal takes Iraq past UAE

Rediff.com16 Jan 2011

An own goal from Walid Abbas in the third minute of stoppage time gifted holders Iraq a precious 1-0 win over United Arab Emirates to kick-start their Asian Cup title defence on Saturday.

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.

India confirmed for Hopman Cup

India confirmed for Hopman Cup

Rediff.com16 Oct 2007

India are the fourth team to be confirmed for the 20th edition of the Hopman Cup mixed tennis tournament starting in Perth on Dec. 29, event director Paul McNamee announced on Tuesday.

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.

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

Football Briefs: Indian football team gains two places in FIFA rankings

Football Briefs: Indian football team gains two places in FIFA rankings

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

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China name Dutchman Haan as head coach

China name Dutchman Haan as head coach

Rediff.com22 Dec 2002

Former Dutch World Cup said he aimed to replicate the success of compatriot Guus Hiddink, who took South Korea to the semi-finals of this year's World Cup.

Syria down Aus with late penalty, keep 2018 World Cup dream alive

Syria down Aus with late penalty, keep 2018 World Cup dream alive

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

Forced to play their home matches in Malaysia due to security concerns, Syria had fallen behind when Robbie Kruse tapped in from close range in the first half but the underdogs refused to buckle to their vastly more experienced opponents.