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Sports Ministry asks SAI to formulate SOP for future events

Sports Ministry asks SAI to formulate SOP for future events

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

To prevent India Open-like mess, Sports Ministry asks SAI to draw up SOP

India's schedule at Asian Games, Day 1

India's schedule at Asian Games, Day 1

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

India's schedule on Day 1 of competition at the Asian Games in Incheon.

Sable, Jyothi strike GOLD at Asian Athletics

Sable, Jyothi strike GOLD at Asian Athletics

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Gold rush: Yarraji, Sable, women's 4x400m relay finish on top to extend India's Asian C'ship dominance

North, South Korea to field joint teams for Asian Games

North, South Korea to field joint teams for Asian Games

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

Both sides also agreed at a round of talks on their heavily fortified border to hold a series of basketball matches in the North Korean capital of Pyongyang on July 3-6, marking the anniversary of a July 4, 1972, inter-Korean agreement on unification, they said.

Focus on Sable, Annu Rani at Asian Championships

Focus on Sable, Annu Rani at Asian Championships

Rediff.com26 May 2025

Both of them are banking on "conducive" conditions to ensure a strong performance.

Revealed! How sprint queen Dutee trained for Asian Games...

Revealed! How sprint queen Dutee trained for Asian Games...

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

Her coach, N Ramesh, credits a gruelling speed rubber training regimen for the two silver medals at the Games in Jakarta.

Why naming of India's Asian Games contingent has been delayed...

Why naming of India's Asian Games contingent has been delayed...

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

The Games begin in Jakarta and Palembang in less than 10 days but the Indian contingent is yet to be known officially.

Boxer Panghal's Unforgettable Visit To Dharmendra's Home

Boxer Panghal's Unforgettable Visit To Dharmendra's Home

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

All that boxer Amit Panghal wanted after winning his first and only Asian Games gold in September 2018 was a meeting with Dharmendra.

Doha to host 2030 Asian Games, Riyadh gets 2034 rights

Doha to host 2030 Asian Games, Riyadh gets 2034 rights

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

In an attempt to prevent a diplomatic dispute, Sheikh Ahmad said on Tuesday he was looking to avoid a vote by persuading one city to hold the 2030 Games while the other staged the following edition in 2034.

Check out India's schedule on Day 14 of Asian Games

Check out India's schedule on Day 14 of Asian Games

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

Following is the schedule of the Indian contingent on the 14th day of the Asian Games in Jakarta, on Saturday.

Para Asian Games: Sumit Antil breaks world record to win javelin gold

Para Asian Games: Sumit Antil breaks world record to win javelin gold

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

Sumit Antil clinched a gold medal at the Hangzhou Asian Para Games javelin throw F64 event with a world record effort of 73.29m.

Gurbux hopes India end 50-year wait for hockey World Cup win

Gurbux hopes India end 50-year wait for hockey World Cup win

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

'But looking at our current performance, I'm confident that a medal in the World Cup is not far off.'

Asian Games: Dipika, Ghosal assure squash medals for India

Asian Games: Dipika, Ghosal assure squash medals for India

Rediff.com21 Sep 2014

Dipika Pallikal assured India of a maiden women's singles squash medal in the Asian Games, while top seed Saurav Ghosal confirmed his third successive podium finish in men's singles after the two reached the semi-finals of their respective events in Incheon on Sunday.

Sports Shorts: Bopanna-Sharan pair for Asian Games

Sports Shorts: Bopanna-Sharan pair for Asian Games

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

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

T20 World Cup: Can Afghanistan recreate 2024 magic in subcontinent?

T20 World Cup: Can Afghanistan recreate 2024 magic in subcontinent?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Afghanistan unit will be heading into the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka with hopes of replicating their historic performance during the 2024 edition

Asian Games silver erases nightmares for tormented Dutee Chand

Asian Games silver erases nightmares for tormented Dutee Chand

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

The 22-year-old from Odisha has long lived with the condition which naturally produces high testosterone levels and for a year saw her unable to run in International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) competition.

India's schedule on Day 10 at Asian Games

India's schedule on Day 10 at Asian Games

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

Following is the schedule of Indian contingent on the 10th day of the Asian Games tomorrow.

India at the Asian Games: Day 4

India at the Asian Games: Day 4

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

India's performance on day four of the 2010 Asian Games in Guangzhour, on Tuesday.

T20 WC: No Cummins, no Hazlewood: Can Australia still deliver?

T20 WC: No Cummins, no Hazlewood: Can Australia still deliver?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

A versatile and dynamic Australian unit, without key pacer Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, who is likely to miss the early stages of the tournament, will be going into the T20 World Cup with hopes of going deep in the tournament.

South Asian Games: India's medal tally soars

South Asian Games: India's medal tally soars

Rediff.com8 Feb 2010

India dished out their best performance on Monday grabbing 42 medals, including 21 gold, to end the penultimate day with a total haul of 170 medals in the 11th South Asian Games in Dhaka.

Abhishek Sharma hits 5 sixes, 5 fours for record 12-ball 50!

Abhishek Sharma hits 5 sixes, 5 fours for record 12-ball 50!

Rediff.com30 Nov 2025

Abhishek Sharma smashed the joint third-fastest half-century and broke his own record for most sixes by an Indian in a T20 innings while scoring an unbeaten 148 in Punjab's Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match against Bengal, in Hyderabad, on Sunday.

PHOTOS: South Asian Games end with a colourful closing ceremony

PHOTOS: South Asian Games end with a colourful closing ceremony

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Northeast India's diverse and colourful culture were in full display as the curtains were brought down on the 12th South Asian Games amid magnificent fireworks that lit the night sky over Guwahati.

Asian Games: Historic silver for Indian women's squash team

Asian Games: Historic silver for Indian women's squash team

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

The Indian women's squash team clinched a historic silver medal at the Inchon Asian Games after they lost to Malaysia in the final of the 17th Asian Games on Saturday.

Doubles redemption: Bhambri opens up on re-invention

Doubles redemption: Bhambri opens up on re-invention

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Doubles is not a sideshow: Yuki Bhambri on re-invention and right support

Yuki exempted for Asian Games; Paes returns

Yuki exempted for Asian Games; Paes returns

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Since Yuki Bhambri, ranked 94, is likely to make the cut for the US Open, the AITA selection committee exempted him.

Indian shooters misfire again at Asian Games

Indian shooters misfire again at Asian Games

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

After their cornering glory in the Commonwealth Games and a promising start to the competitions in Guangzhou, the much touted Indian shooters drew a blank at the range for the second day running at the Asian Games on Tuesday with the pistol markswomen way off target.

From Bad To Worse: How Indian Football Fared In 2025

From Bad To Worse: How Indian Football Fared In 2025

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

Indian football remained in a state of terminal decline after experiencing arguably its darkest phase in a year marked by severe administrative crisis, court hearings, financial issues, absence of domestic leagues, and a steep decline in performance of the senior men's team.

Sindhu, Srikanth lead India's charge for elusive gold at Asian Games

Sindhu, Srikanth lead India's charge for elusive gold at Asian Games

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

In-form PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth will look to break new grounds as they spearhead India's charge for an elusive gold at the 18th Asian Games badminton event which begins with the team competitions, in Jakarta, on Sunday.

'Japan will be cheered, not jeered at Asian Games'

'Japan will be cheered, not jeered at Asian Games'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2010

Japan's athletes have little to fear from local fans at the Asian Games in Guangzhou, a senior Chinese official said on Wednesday, despite worsening relations between the Asian powers in recent weeks.

India's 2019 Asian Games bid in jeopardy?

India's 2019 Asian Games bid in jeopardy?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2010

With just 24 hours to go and the Sports Ministry yet to grant approval, India's bid for the 2019 Asian Games now looks in jeopardy.

How wrestling legend Sushil is preparing to strike gold at Asian Games

How wrestling legend Sushil is preparing to strike gold at Asian Games

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

Eager to fetch an Asian Games gold on his comeback to competitive wrestling after a long hiatus, star freestyle grappler Sushil Kumar will head to Georgia for a ten-day tune-up ahead of the continental showpiece.

ICC widens Women's World Cup field after record success

ICC widens Women's World Cup field after record success

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Tournament expanded from eight teams to 10 in 2029.

Boxers strive to end gold drought at Asian Games

Boxers strive to end gold drought at Asian Games

Rediff.com11 Nov 2010

With expectations sky-high after their stupendous Commonwealth Games performance but very little time for preparations, Indian pugilists head to Guangzhou for the Asian Games where the country has not won a boxing gold since 1998.

Shafali wants to add more gloss to her trophy cabinet!

Shafali wants to add more gloss to her trophy cabinet!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

The World Cup winners' medal is the latest addition to Verma's trophy cabinet, which also includes the 2023 Under-19 World Cup, the 2022 Asia Cup, the 2022 Asian Games gold medal and the 2022 Commonwealth Games silver.

Asian Games: Indian men, women assured silver in squash

Asian Games: Indian men, women assured silver in squash

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

India's squash players continued their splendid showing in the ongoing Asian Games. The men's and women's teams were assured of at least two silver medals after winning their respective semi-final matches at the Yeorumul Courts, on Friday.

Sania-Myneni win mixed doubles gold at Asian Games

Sania-Myneni win mixed doubles gold at Asian Games

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Saina Mirza and Saketh Myneni proved too strong for the Chinese Taipei combination of Hsien Yin Peng and Hao Ching Chan to win the gold in the mixed doubles final at the Asian Games.

Sultan Azlan Shah Cup: New-look India to open campaign vs Korea

Sultan Azlan Shah Cup: New-look India to open campaign vs Korea

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

Five-time champions India take on Korea in Azlan Shah Cup opener

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.

India's schedule at the Asian Games: Day 4

India's schedule at the Asian Games: Day 4

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

India's schedule at the Asian Games: Day 4

'My Dream Is To Keep Our Flag Flying High'

'My Dream Is To Keep Our Flag Flying High'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

'It's a dream that I have achieved.'