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Udayan Mane Clinches AM Green IGPL Title With Dominant Display

Udayan Mane Clinches AM Green IGPL Title With Dominant Display

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Udayan Mane secured his first AM Green IGPL Trophy with a commanding seven-shot victory over Gaganjeet Bhullar at the AM Green IGPL Invitational South Africa. Mane's strong performance, including a final-round 67, highlighted his return to form after a period without a win.

Sawan Barwal Shatters National Marathon Record in Rotterdam

Sawan Barwal Shatters National Marathon Record in Rotterdam

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

Himachal Pradesh's Sawan Barwal broke the 48-year-old national marathon record at the NN Marathon Rotterdam, clocking 2:11:58 and surpassing Shivnath Singh's 1978 record.

IPL 2026: Finch raises concern over fast-tracking Sooryavanshi into India's senior squad

IPL 2026: Finch raises concern over fast-tracking Sooryavanshi into India's senior squad

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Former Australia captain Aaron Finch shares his views on fast-tracking young talent into the Indian cricket team, analyses Arshdeep Singh's bowling, and discusses IPL team strategies.

Lahiri climbs to 2nd in Asian Tour Order of Merit

Lahiri climbs to 2nd in Asian Tour Order of Merit

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

Rising Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri's successful consecutive title triumph at the SAIL-SBI Open on Sunday helped him climb to the second spot in the Asian Tour Order of Merit.

Bhullar wins third Asian Tour title at Taipei

Bhullar wins third Asian Tour title at Taipei

Rediff.com17 Sep 2012

Indian golfer Gaganjeet Bhullar ended a 32-month winless streak to clinch his third Asian Tour title at the weather-hit Yeangder Tournament Players Championship after carding a steady three-under 69 in the final round in Taipei on Monday.

Sawan Barwal Shatters National Marathon Record in Rotterdam

Sawan Barwal Shatters National Marathon Record in Rotterdam

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

Sawan Barwal broke the national marathon record at the NN Marathon Rotterdam, clocking 2 hours 11 minutes and 58 seconds, surpassing the previous record set in 1978.

India's Chiragh Kumar wins maiden Asian Tour title

India's Chiragh Kumar wins maiden Asian Tour title

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

Chiragh Kumar used his familiarity with the Delhi Golf Club to help him win his maiden Asian Tour title at the Panasonic Open India on Sunday.

Lahiri rises to 5th on Asian Tour

Lahiri rises to 5th on Asian Tour

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

Rising Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri will feature in this week's US $2.5 million Maybank Malaysian Open as the newest Asian Tour champion to emerge from the sub-continent.

Chowrasia back in top-20 of Asian Tour Order of Merit

Chowrasia back in top-20 of Asian Tour Order of Merit

Rediff.com29 Apr 2013

Indian golfer SSP Chowrasia on Monday broke back into the top-20 of the Asian Tour Order of Merit, moving up to 18th after a strong showing at last week's Ballantine's Championship in Korea.

How the Middle East crisis has affected sporting events and athletes

How the Middle East crisis has affected sporting events and athletes

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

The escalating conflict involving the U.S. and Israel with Iran has led to widespread disruption in the world of sports, with events postponed, travel plans thrown into chaos, and athletes seeking asylum.

Buhrmann ends wait for maiden Asian Tour title

Buhrmann ends wait for maiden Asian Tour title

Rediff.com14 May 2006

South Africa's Hendrik Buhrmann ended a 11-year wait to claim his maiden Asian Tour title by two shots at India's Aamby Valley event on Sunday.

Pratika Rawal Calls for Increased Women's Test Matches

Pratika Rawal Calls for Increased Women's Test Matches

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Indian cricketer Pratika Rawal, fresh off her Test debut, is advocating for more women's Test matches, highlighting the format's importance for player development and character building.

Bhullar moves up to 4th in Asian Tour Order of Merit

Bhullar moves up to 4th in Asian Tour Order of Merit

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

Indian golfer Gaganjeet Bhullar on Monday moved up to fourth in the latest Order of Merit after his fifth Asian Tour victory at the Indonesia Open.

17-year-old Anahat Singh scripts history with maiden title

17-year-old Anahat Singh scripts history with maiden title

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Teen squash prodigy Anahat Singh upset top seed Georgina Kennedy to win her first PSA Bronze title at the Squash On Fire Open in Washington.

World Tour Finals: Satwik-Chirag stun Olympic silver medallists

World Tour Finals: Satwik-Chirag stun Olympic silver medallists

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

Star Indian shuttlers Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty showed nerves of steel to stun Olympic silver medallists Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang in their opening Group B match at the BWF World Tour Finals in Hangzhou, China, on Wednesday.

Ayush Shetty and Tanvi Sharma to lead India's charge at Orleans Masters after Prannoy injury

Ayush Shetty and Tanvi Sharma to lead India's charge at Orleans Masters after Prannoy injury

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

Young badminton players Ayush Shetty and Tanvi Sharma will lead the Indian contingent at the Orleans Masters Super 300 tournament after HS Prannoy's withdrawal due to a shoulder injury.

Lakshya Sen springs All England surprise by edging Shi Yu Qi

Lakshya Sen springs All England surprise by edging Shi Yu Qi

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Lakshya Sen displayed remarkable mental and physical strength to defeat China's Shi Yu Qi in a thrilling three-game badminton match at the BWF world tour event in Birmingham.

FIH Pro League: New skipper, new start: India eye comeback

FIH Pro League: New skipper, new start: India eye comeback

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

The Indian men's hockey team, led by new captain Hardik Singh, is looking to rebound from recent losses as they begin the FIH Pro League's overseas leg against Spain in Hobart. The team aims to use these matches to refine their strategy and build momentum for upcoming major tournaments.

Hardik Singh to lead India in FIH Pro League's Hobart leg

Hardik Singh to lead India in FIH Pro League's Hobart leg

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Hardik Singh has been named captain of the Indian men's hockey team for the FIH Pro League matches in Hobart, following Harmanpreet Singh's withdrawal due to personal reasons.

Lakshya Sen to focus on recovery and preparation after All England heartbreak

Lakshya Sen to focus on recovery and preparation after All England heartbreak

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Indian badminton player Lakshya Sen discusses the need to adapt his training and recovery strategies due to the physical demands of modern badminton, following his runner-up finish at the All England Open.

Afridi, Gillespie question ICC over Bangladesh T20 WC call

Afridi, Gillespie question ICC over Bangladesh T20 WC call

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Former Australia pacer Jason Gillespie and ex-Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi criticise the ICC for double standards after Bangladesh were replaced by Scotland in the T20 World Cup over security concerns.

Step Inside Keerthy Suresh's Beautiful Home

Step Inside Keerthy Suresh's Beautiful Home

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Keerthy Suresh and Anthony Thattil share a lovely home in beautiful Kochi.

Step Inside Archana Puran Singh's Home

Step Inside Archana Puran Singh's Home

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Archana Puran Singh and Parmeet Sethi share a beautiful villa in Mumbai's scenic Madh Island, which boasts of Anglo-Spanish architecture and a close connection to nature.

T20 World Cup: Suryakumar dedicates win to India

T20 World Cup: Suryakumar dedicates win to India

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

India captain Suryakumar Yadav dedicated Sunday's T20 World Cup victory over Pakistan to fans across the country.

A sad moment in cricket: Players' body on Bangladesh T20 WC exit

A sad moment in cricket: Players' body on Bangladesh T20 WC exit

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Cricket's players' body labels Bangladesh's T20 World Cup withdrawal a sad moment, warning divisions could hurt the game's future.

Unity first: Marijne's discipline reset for hockey team

Unity first: Marijne's discipline reset for hockey team

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Back as chief coach of the Indian women's hockey team after a four-year hiatus, Sjoerd Marijne is focussed on bringing back unity, discipline and culture in the side, with eyes firmly set on creating a group to qualify for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Prioritising recovery, patience key to longevity: Intanon

Prioritising recovery, patience key to longevity: Intanon

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

'My aim is to stay on the World Tour year by year. I am not thinking about the 2028 Olympics'

2025 Review: Neeraj crosses 90m amid India's doping woes

2025 Review: Neeraj crosses 90m amid India's doping woes

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

The country also mounted bids on some high-profile continental and global events, including the 2031 World Athletics Championships with Ahmedabad as the proposed venue.

'She's a robot': Rivals in awe of An Se-young's dominance

'She's a robot': Rivals in awe of An Se-young's dominance

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

She has clinched a total of 35 BWF World Tour titles, finished runner-up 10 times and won every major honour the sport offers. At just 23, World No. 1 shuttler An Se-young has redefined what dominance is all about in women's singles.

Fulton opposed Manpreet's axing, nearly quit: Report

Fulton opposed Manpreet's axing, nearly quit: Report

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Hockey India chief coach Craig Fulton reportedly threatened to resign after opposing Manpreet Singh's omission from core probables on disciplinary grounds.

Wanted to play, but this is govt's decision: BCB

Wanted to play, but this is govt's decision: BCB

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Bangladesh Cricket Board maintain they were willing to play the T20 World Cup in India but were overruled by the government, forcing their exit from the tournament.

Depleted Australia bank on Travis Head in T20 World Cup

Depleted Australia bank on Travis Head in T20 World Cup

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Australia's title bid will be tested by injuries and Asian conditions at the T20 World Cup.

Sindhu returns with convincing win at Malaysia Open

Sindhu returns with convincing win at Malaysia Open

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

P V Sindhu, returning from a long injury lay-off, defeated Chinese-Taipei's Sung Shuo Yun in the opening round at the Malaysia Open.

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

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.

Mitchell's unseen grind pays off in Indian conditions

Mitchell's unseen grind pays off in Indian conditions

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

'That's the stuff that a lot of people don't see...the work that you put in, away from the shiny lights and the TV, but it's always nice I guess when you get the rewards from that.'

Why Badoni was picked ahead of Rinku and Parag

Why Badoni was picked ahead of Rinku and Parag

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

'It could be a slightly unpopular choice because he hasn't scored even 1,000 runs in List A cricket.'

2026 under spotlight: An action-packed year awaits Indian sports

2026 under spotlight: An action-packed year awaits Indian sports

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Lots to look forward to in Indian sports as packed 2026 calender awaits

'Indian badminton's depth in doubles a concern'

'Indian badminton's depth in doubles a concern'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

While the men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty is among the world's best, former national coach Vimal Kumar said there is a significant drop-off beyond them.

Prannoy rediscovers joy after 'toxic' 2025

Prannoy rediscovers joy after 'toxic' 2025

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

'I'm still here, still able to play against somebody who is 14 years younger to me and give tough competition, I should be able to find happiness in it.'