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Mixed Fortunes For Indian Shuttlers At Malaysia Masters

Mixed Fortunes For Indian Shuttlers At Malaysia Masters

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Malvika Bansod, Ashmita Chaliha, and Devika Sihag progressed to the second round of the Malaysia Masters Super 500, while Lakshya Sen and H.S. Prannoy faced early exits.

Will SKY's form impact his chances for 2028 Olympics?

Will SKY's form impact his chances for 2028 Olympics?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Suryakumar Yadav's recent batting form has raised questions about his place in India's T20 plans, especially with the 2028 Olympics on the horizon and the emergence of young talent like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.

Asian Games: Indian FIFAe star Charanjot dominates seeding event

Asian Games: Indian FIFAe star Charanjot dominates seeding event

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

India's Charanjot Singh secured the top-seeding in South Asia at next month's Asian Games in Hangzhou after producing overwhelming performances against Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in seeding event for FIFA e-sport.

Qatar's keeper Abunada enjoys 'most beautiful moment' after setbacks

Qatar's keeper Abunada enjoys 'most beautiful moment' after setbacks

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

Qatar's resilience against Switzerland owed much to goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada, whose key saves kept them in the game, a remarkable comeback for a player once close to retirement due to a serious back injury.

Asian Games: Anush shines with bronze in dressage

Asian Games: Anush shines with bronze in dressage

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Astride Etro, Agarwalla scored 73.030 to finish third and claimed his second medal of the Asian Games.

Komalika Bari Determined To Revive Olympic Dream After Setbacks

Komalika Bari Determined To Revive Olympic Dream After Setbacks

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Indian archer Komalika Bari, once a rising star, is determined to revive her career and Olympic dream after facing setbacks and a drop in world rankings.

Asian Games: Double joy for unstoppable Nikhat Zareen

Asian Games: Double joy for unstoppable Nikhat Zareen

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Nikhat Zareen secured a Paris Olympics berth and assured herself of a medal as she cantered to the 50kg semi-finals of the Asian Games.

Kujur Claims 100m and 200m Titles at Indian Athletics Series

Kujur Claims 100m and 200m Titles at Indian Athletics Series

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Animesh Kujur of Odisha emerged as the star of the Indian Athletics Series, winning both the 100m and 200m races. Tajinderpal Singh Toor won the shot put, and Hima Das returned to the track after a two-year absence.

Vinesh Phogat out of Asian Games with injury

Vinesh Phogat out of Asian Games with injury

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Vinesh clears way for Antim Panghal's inclusion

Asian Games: Men's hockey team undergoes shift in philosophy

Asian Games: Men's hockey team undergoes shift in philosophy

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

The Indian men's hockey team is undergoing a philosophy shift, moving away from the traditional attacking style of play with new head coach Craig Fulton emphasising on having a sound defense.

Asian Games Squash: India women down Pakistan; men's team cruise

Asian Games Squash: India women down Pakistan; men's team cruise

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

The Indian squash contingent began its Asian Games campaign with comfortable victories over Singapore and Pakistan.

Controversy at Asian Games: Politics on podium

Controversy at Asian Games: Politics on podium

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

North Korean shooters snub South Koreans on podium

Asian Games: Colourful closing ceremony brings curtains down in Hangzhou

Asian Games: Colourful closing ceremony brings curtains down in Hangzhou

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

The curtains were brought down on a memorable Asian Games with the celebration of the athletes' stupendous feats and China's cultural heritage at a colourful and technologically mesmerising closing ceremony in Hangzhou on Sunday.

Asian Games Badminton: Indian men enter semis; confirm medal

Asian Games Badminton: Indian men enter semis; confirm medal

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

India thrashed lowly Nepal 3-0 in the quarter-finals to secure a historic medal after 37 years in the men's team badminton event at the Asian Games.

Indian Athletes Prepare for Inaugural National Indoor Championships

Indian Athletes Prepare for Inaugural National Indoor Championships

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Top Indian athletes, including Animesh Kujur and Praveen Chithravel, are set to compete in the inaugural National Indoor Championships in Bhubaneswar, viewing it as crucial preparation for the Asian Games.

Asian Games: Direct entries for Bajrang, Vinesh; decision questioned

Asian Games: Direct entries for Bajrang, Vinesh; decision questioned

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

The WFI ad-hoc panel on Tuesday handed Olympic medallist Bajrang Punia and World Championship medallist Vinesh Phogat direct entries into the Asian Games.

Asian Games: Sailors Neha Thakur, Eabad Ali bag medals

Asian Games: Sailors Neha Thakur, Eabad Ali bag medals

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Neha Thakur grabbed a silver in girl's dinghy ILCA-4 event on Day 3 of the Asian Games.

India's squash trio chase gold in final Asian Games!

India's squash trio chase gold in final Asian Games!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

India's golden generation of squash ready for one last dance at Asian Games

Asian Games Tennis: Bopanna-Bhosale win mixed doubles gold

Asian Games Tennis: Bopanna-Bhosale win mixed doubles gold

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

Rutuja Bhosale and Rohan Bopanna staged a great comeback after losing the first set to beat Chinese Taipei's combo of Tsung-hao Huang and En-shuo Liang in the final.

Asian Games: India win first-ever medal in women's sepaktakraw

Asian Games: India win first-ever medal in women's sepaktakraw

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

In sepaktakraw, both the semifinalists are awarded a bronze medal each.

Gurjant Singh announces retirement from international hockey

Gurjant Singh announces retirement from international hockey

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Two-time Olympic medallist Gurjant Singh has retired from international hockey after a successful career, citing a back injury and the desire to give younger players a chance.

How India's U20 Women's Team Prepared for AFC Asian Cup

How India's U20 Women's Team Prepared for AFC Asian Cup

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

India's U20 Women's team, led by Shubhangi Singh, is prepared for the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup after a month-long training camp in Europe. The team is focused on the group stage challenges against Japan, Australia, and Chinese Taipei.

Asian Games: Gaikwad to lead India; Rinku, Jaiswal picked

Asian Games: Gaikwad to lead India; Rinku, Jaiswal picked

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

Shivam Dube, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma and Prabhsimran Singh are the others who have been picked at the back of a stellar IPL.

Asian Champions League matches postponed due to Middle East conflict

Asian Champions League matches postponed due to Middle East conflict

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

The Asian Football Confederation has postponed several Asian Champions League Elite and Two matches scheduled to be played in the Middle East due to the ongoing conflict in the region.

Chhetri to lead under-strength squad at Asian Games

Chhetri to lead under-strength squad at Asian Games

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

The national federation, which was able to stitch together the team just three days before its departure for China, still thanked the Indian Super League clubs and the FSDL "for coordinating with it for the release of players".

India rue 'three hours of bad tennis' after Billie Jean King Cup failure

India rue 'three hours of bad tennis' after Billie Jean King Cup failure

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

India's captain Vishal Uppal reflects on the team's performance in the Billie Jean King Cup, highlighting missed opportunities and the need for improvement despite a strong finish.

Cui, 13, is China's youngest Asian Games gold medallist

Cui, 13, is China's youngest Asian Games gold medallist

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

The 13-year-old skateboarder won the women's street event at the Asian Games on Wednesday.

Will India pull out of Asian Games?

Will India pull out of Asian Games?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

While several international sporting events were cancelled in China because of the pandemic, the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics and Paralympics were held behind closed doors under strict COVID-19 guidelines.

Sujeet Kalkal Has Olympic Potential, Says Coach Bentinidis

Sujeet Kalkal Has Olympic Potential, Says Coach Bentinidis

Rediff.com31 May 2026

India's new men's freestyle wrestling coach Shako Bentinidis believes Sujeet Kalkal has the potential to become an Olympic medallist but must further sharpen his technical skills. He also urged Indian coaches to continuously upgrade themselves through greater exposure to international training methods and evolving tactical trends in the sport.

Dinesh Karthik-Dipika Pallikal blessed with baby girl

Dinesh Karthik-Dipika Pallikal blessed with baby girl

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

Dinesh Karthik and Dipika Pallikal have welcomed a baby girl, Raaha, their third child after twin boys Kabir and Zian.

Gulveer Singh Aims for Glory at TCS World 10K Bengaluru

Gulveer Singh Aims for Glory at TCS World 10K Bengaluru

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Gulveer Singh, the Asian champion and national record holder, will lead the Indian contingent at the TCS World 10K Run Bengaluru, a World Athletics Gold Label race.

Esha Singh secures gold, sets world record at ISSF World Cup

Esha Singh secures gold, sets world record at ISSF World Cup

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Esha Singh won gold in the women's 25m pistol final at the ISSF World Cup in Munich, setting a new world record score of 43. This is India's first medal at the Munich World Cup.

India U20 Women's Football Team Faces Japan in Asian Cup Opener

India U20 Women's Football Team Faces Japan in Asian Cup Opener

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

The Indian U20 women's national football team is set to compete in the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Thailand 2026, starting with a match against Japan. This marks India's return to the tournament after two decades, with the team aiming for World Cup qualification.

Delhi High Court To Review WFI Policy In Vinesh Phogat Plea

Delhi High Court To Review WFI Policy In Vinesh Phogat Plea

Rediff.com18 May 2026

The Delhi High Court has stated it will examine the Wrestling Federation of India's selection policy before issuing any order on Vinesh Phogat's plea for a fair opportunity to return to competitive wrestling.

Asian Games: Chhetri, Gurpreet, Jhingan named in 22-member squad

Asian Games: Chhetri, Gurpreet, Jhingan named in 22-member squad

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Talisman Sunil Chhetri, senior defender Sandesh Jhingan and first-choice goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu were on Tuesday named in a 22-member Indian men's football squad for the upcoming Asian Games.

Asian Indoor Athletics: Tejaswin wins gold, smashes record

Asian Indoor Athletics: Tejaswin wins gold, smashes record

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

Tejaswin Shankar won the men's heptathlon event to clinch India's lone gold as the country ended the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships campaign with five medals. India finished overall sixth in the medals tally.

How Zoravar Singh Is Preparing For The 2028 Olympics

How Zoravar Singh Is Preparing For The 2028 Olympics

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Trap shooter Zoravar Singh, buoyed by his World Championships bronze, is now focused on qualifying for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, emphasising relentless training and tactical analysis.

Toor Clinches Gold with Season's Best at Indian Open Throws Competition

Toor Clinches Gold with Season's Best at Indian Open Throws Competition

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Tajinderpal Singh Toor won gold in the shot put at the Indian Open Throws Competition with a throw of 20.51m. Other winners included Damneet Singh in the hammer throw, Seema in the discus throw, and Sanjana Choudhary in the javelin.

Toor Throws Season's Best to Win Gold at Indian Open

Toor Throws Season's Best to Win Gold at Indian Open

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Tajinderpal Singh Toor won gold in the shot put at the Indian Open Throws Competition with a season's best throw. Damneet Singh narrowly missed the national hammer throw record.

Chhetri's Asian Games dream hangs in the balance

Chhetri's Asian Games dream hangs in the balance

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

The national football team is currently ranked 18th in Asia and the sports ministry's rule states that in team sport, only those in top-eight will get the nod.