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Golf round-up: Bhullar in sole lead in Fiji; Aditi makes cut at British Open

Golf round-up: Bhullar in sole lead in Fiji; Aditi makes cut at British Open

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

Gaganjeet Bhullar turned in yet another steady round of three-under 69 to overturn a six-shot deficit into a one-shot lead on a blustery day at the Fiji International.

Jimenez wins Asian Open

Jimenez wins Asian Open

Rediff.com16 May 2004

The 40-year-old Spaniard won his third European Tour title of the year when he swept to victory in the Asian Open by three strokes.

India won't travel to Pakistan, Asia Cup at neutral venue

India won't travel to Pakistan, Asia Cup at neutral venue

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

Pakistan were named hosts of the 2023 edition of the continental tournament.

Cricket feud intensifies: Pakistan's WC participation hangs in balance

Cricket feud intensifies: Pakistan's WC participation hangs in balance

Rediff.com29 May 2023

ICC leaders in Pakistan to secure World Cup participation

Rankireddy, Shetty make history at Indonesia Open

Rankireddy, Shetty make history at Indonesia Open

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

The Indians, who were also Asian champions, defeated the current world champions in 43 minutes.

Why India can't afford to annoy China

Why India can't afford to annoy China

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

United States Defence Secretary Leon Panetta overtures are welcome, but not at China's expense.

Jeev eyes top finish at Omega European Masters

Jeev eyes top finish at Omega European Masters

Rediff.com2 Sep 2009

Asian Tour No 1 Jeev Milkha Singh hopes to produce an eye-catching performance at this week's Omega European Masters to boost his chances of earning a captain's pick for the Presidents Cup.

Hockey team on a quest for the 'new Indian way'

Hockey team on a quest for the 'new Indian way'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Hockey team in search of a new path under coach Fulton

Bhupathi-Mirnyi win in ATP World Tours Finals

Bhupathi-Mirnyi win in ATP World Tours Finals

Rediff.com22 Nov 2010

India's Mahesh Bhupathi on Monday advanced to the second round of the ATP World Tours Finals after he and his partner Max Mirnyi defeated Lukasz Kubot and Oliver Marach in straight sets at London.

Chirag Shetty's winning mantra: Room full of medals

Chirag Shetty's winning mantra: Room full of medals

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

I want a room full of medals before retiring, says Chirag Shetty

Doubts over Bangla tour heightened after Australian delegates head home

Doubts over Bangla tour heightened after Australian delegates head home

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

Cricket Australia (CA) instead sent two security experts and a manager to meet with top Bangladesh security and intelligence officials.

Murray battles to first singles win on tour since January in Zhuhai

Murray battles to first singles win on tour since January in Zhuhai

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Former world number one Andy Murray won his first ATP tour singles match in nearly nine months with a 6-3, 6-7(6), 6-1 victory over American Tennys Sandgren in the opening round of the Zhuhai Championships.

Lahiri stays in contention at Worldwide Selangor Masters

Lahiri stays in contention at Worldwide Selangor Masters

Rediff.com22 Jun 2013

Riding on a brilliant front-nine, Anirban Lahiri closed the gap between him and leader Pariya Junhasavasdikul of Thailand with a four-under 67 in the third round of the Worldwide Holdings Selangor Masters in Selangor.

Events That Changed Indian Cricket Forever

Events That Changed Indian Cricket Forever

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Would there have been an incomparable batsman named Sachin Tendulkar had Doordarshan not telecast Guide one summer afternoon? A fascinating excerpt from Abhishek Mukherjee and Joy Bhattacharjya's must-read book, The Great Indian Cricket Circus.

Now, doubts over Bopanna's Asian Games participation

Now, doubts over Bopanna's Asian Games participation

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

India's tennis campaign at the Asian Games appears to be falling apart even before the start of the inter-continental event, as a cloud of doubt now hangs over Rohan Bopanna's participation since the top doubles player is keen to salvage his 2014 pro season by playing on the ATP Tour instead of competing in Incheon.

PIX: Shastri, Engineer honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award

PIX: Shastri, Engineer honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Ravi Shastri said that it was a touching moment for him to get bestowed with the Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award.

The sour notes in Hillary's South Asia trip

The sour notes in Hillary's South Asia trip

Rediff.com11 May 2012

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton ruffled a couple of sensitive feathers while on her otherwise successful South Asian tour.

Kapur invited to British Masters

Kapur invited to British Masters

Rediff.com26 Apr 2006

Shiv Kapur has been invited to the prestigious Quinn British Masters golf championship

Australia's Ormsby holds nerve for maiden win, Kapur 4th

Australia's Ormsby holds nerve for maiden win, Kapur 4th

Rediff.com7 Apr 2013

Shiv Kapur had the best performance among Indian golfers as he finished fourth at the Panasonic Open India which concluded at the Delhi Golf Club in New Delhi on Sunday.

PCB says Pakistan to pull out of 2023 World Cup if Asia Cup shifts

PCB says Pakistan to pull out of 2023 World Cup if Asia Cup shifts

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

"As such, the PCB has written to the Asian Cricket Council to convene an emergency meeting of its Board as soon as practically possible, on this important and sensitive matter,"

Jeev delighted after year's third title

Jeev delighted after year's third title

Rediff.com27 Nov 2006

'I've won on three different tours this season. It has been a perfect year,' said the ace Indian golfer after winning the Casio World Open.

Gangjee sizzles with 66, five Indians make cut in Myanmar

Gangjee sizzles with 66, five Indians make cut in Myanmar

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

Nine years after making his Asian Tour debut here in Yangon, Indian golfer Rahil Gangjee on Friday celebrated that memory with a superb six-under 66 that carried him up to tied 14th at the midway stage of the Zaykabar Myanmar Open golf tournament in Yangon, Myanmar.

China warns of possible military response if Pelosi visits Taiwan

China warns of possible military response if Pelosi visits Taiwan

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

China on Monday said it is keeping a close watch on reports of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's planned visit to Taiwan though it was conspicuously missing from her official Asia tour itinerary and warned of a resolute response by its military and strong countermeasures if she went ahead with the trip to Taipei.

Sports shorts: Bhullar wins Macao Open, Indian archers bag silver

Sports shorts: Bhullar wins Macao Open, Indian archers bag silver

Rediff.com22 Oct 2017

India's golfer Gaganjeet Bhullar romped home to a three-shot victory at the Macao Open to bag his eighth Asian Tour title in Macau on Sunday.

'It was an excellent performance'

'It was an excellent performance'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2008

Jeev Milkha Singh, who added another feather in his cap by winning the Singapore Open, said the Asian Order of Merit title will help Indian golfers in getting recognition at the top level and boost the confidence of young players back home.

Jeev grabs Singapore Open victory

Jeev grabs Singapore Open victory

Rediff.com16 Nov 2008

India's Jeev Milkha Singh won a nail-biting Singapore Open on Sunday after Padraig Harrington and Ernie Els missed putts to take the US $5 million event to a playoff. Singh, who virtually sealed the Asian order of merit title with the win, started the day five shots behind leader Chapchai Nirat of Thailand but three birdies on the front nine helped him to the top of the leaderboard at seven-under par.

Jeev finishes tied ninth

Jeev finishes tied ninth

Rediff.com2 Jul 2006

The Indian golfer managed a one-over 71 to notch his eighth top-10 placing this year at the UBS Japan Golf Tour Championship.

Golf: Chopra takes slight lead in Malaysia

Golf: Chopra takes slight lead in Malaysia

Rediff.com15 Dec 2012

Sweden's Daniel Chopra took a one-stroke lead into the final day of the Iskandar Johor Open in Malaysia after the tournament was reduced to 54 holes on Saturday due to several weather disruptions.

Another high for golfer Lahiri! 1st Indian to qualify for President's Cup

Another high for golfer Lahiri! 1st Indian to qualify for President's Cup

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

World No. 40 Anirban Lahiri will be a part of the International Team, which will take on United States in the biennial Presidents Cup in Korea.

Prithvi Shaw's epic 244 ignites speculation over comeback

Prithvi Shaw's epic 244 ignites speculation over comeback

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Prithvi Shaw has asserted that he is currently not thinking about his future in the national team

Hong Kong Open: Randhawa tied 17th

Hong Kong Open: Randhawa tied 17th

Rediff.com15 Nov 2012

Indian golfer Jyoti Randhawa opened strongly with a two-under 68 to be placed at tied 17th after the first round of UBS Hong Kong Open at the Hong Kong Golf club on Thursday.

Jeev pulls out of Hong Kong Open

Jeev pulls out of Hong Kong Open

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

Jeev Milkha Singh, who withdrew after the first round of the Singapore Open, has also pulled out of the Hong Kong Open to let his injured right-hand finger heal comepletely ahead of the big events coming up.

In-form Bhullar eyes Indian Open golf title

In-form Bhullar eyes Indian Open golf title

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

Indian stalwart Gaganjeet Bhullar will be chasing his third Asian Tour win this season when he tees off in the Indian Open golf tournament in Bangalore on Thursday.

Sandhu awarded Khel Ratna

Sandhu awarded Khel Ratna

Rediff.com29 Aug 2007

The 30-year-old world champion trap shooter was bestowed with the country's highest sports award.

Bhullar makes cut, but slips to tied 44th

Bhullar makes cut, but slips to tied 44th

Rediff.com6 Oct 2012

Gaganjeet Bhullar, the lone Indian at the CJ Invitational Hosted by KJ Choi, who had to play four remaining holes from the second round this morning slipped down after 16 holes in the third round as play was suspended due to darkness on Saturday.

Aus Open PIX: Teenager Noskova stuns World No 1 Swiatek

Aus Open PIX: Teenager Noskova stuns World No 1 Swiatek

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

Images from Day 7 of the 2024 Australian Open in Melbourne on Saturday.

Lahiri battles windy conditions to surge ahead

Lahiri battles windy conditions to surge ahead

Rediff.com29 Mar 2012

Anirban Lahiri overcame swirling winds for an opening round three-under-par 69 to ignite his title defence at the Panasonic Open India on Thursday. Prom Meesawat of Thailand was among eight players tied in second place on 70 with Asian Tour rookie James Byrne of Scotland, Australians Adam Groom and Scott Barr and Indians Shankar Das, Ashok Kumar, Sanjay Kumar and Digvijay Singh at the US$300,000 event.

Asian Games Tennis: Raina settles for bronze, Bopanna-Sharan in final

Asian Games Tennis: Raina settles for bronze, Bopanna-Sharan in final

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

Rohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan used all their experience to bounce back and enter the men's doubles final of the Asian Games, in Palembang, on Thursday.

Have told dad to relax, but he's still hawking cylinders: Rinku

Have told dad to relax, but he's still hawking cylinders: Rinku

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Rinku Singh speaks in a matter of fact manner, just like his evening job under arc-lights -- smoke the bowlers to all parts of the park and dip the crowd in delirium.

Indian golf on fast track, says Jeev

Indian golf on fast track, says Jeev

Rediff.com5 Feb 2008

Former Asian number one Jeev Milkha Singh, making an appearance at the EMAAR-MGF Indian Masters this week, says golf in India will continue to be the fastest growing sport with the inclusion of top class events in the country