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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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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,"

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.

Chowrasia tees up for another shot at glory in Bei

Chowrasia tees up for another shot at glory in Bei

Rediff.com15 Apr 2008

India's latest golf sensation S S P Chowrasia believes that he is ready to take another shot at glory and cement his place amongst the game's elite at this week's Volvo China Open. The talented Indian has scalped some of the biggest names in golf this season and there is no better stage to showcase his talents again than this week's US $2.2 million event sanctioned by the Asian Tour, European Tour and China Golf Association.

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.

Thailand golf: Westwood shoots 60 to lead

Thailand golf: Westwood shoots 60 to lead

Rediff.com15 Dec 2011

World No.3 Lee Westwood flirted with membership of golf's exclusive 59 club when he produced a sparkling 12-under-par round of 60 to open up a big lead in the Thailand Golf Championships on Thursday.

Chowrasia pulls off upset Indian Masters win

Chowrasia pulls off upset Indian Masters win

Rediff.com10 Feb 2008

India's Shivshankar Chowrasia shot a brilliant five-under-par final round 67 to claim an upset two-shot win in the Indian Masters tournament on Sunday.

Jeev keen to make global impact

Jeev keen to make global impact

Rediff.com14 Dec 2007

The top Indian golfer wants to emulate the likes of South Africa's Ernie Els as a 'global player'.

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.

Randhawa retains Indian Open title

Randhawa retains Indian Open title

Rediff.com14 Oct 2007

The ace golfer produced a decisive eagle on the 16th hole to retain the Indian Open Asian Tour title by three shots.

Malaysia set to cancel Man United tour match

Malaysia set to cancel Man United tour match

Rediff.com8 May 2007

Manchester United will be asked to cancel their July tour match in Malaysia after organisers bowed to mounting pressure from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), the country's top soccer official said.

Sports Shorts: Saina, Kashyap pull out of Denmark Open

Sports Shorts: Saina, Kashyap pull out of Denmark Open

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday.

Kahlon leaves for Florida

Kahlon leaves for Florida

Rediff.com1 Jun 2005

Chandigarh golfer Harmeet Kahlon today left for Florida in USA for a two week coaching under Jonathan Yarwood.

Jeev Milkha Singh qualifies for fifth US Open appearance

Jeev Milkha Singh qualifies for fifth US Open appearance

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Experienced Indian golfer Jeev Milkha Singh will make his fifth appearance at the US Open next week after Thailand's Thongchai Jaidee withdrew due to personal reasons.

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.

Sports Shorts: India's women clinch five gold, two silver for men

Sports Shorts: India's women clinch five gold, two silver for men

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

'Obama's India trip has created thousands of jobs'

'Obama's India trip has created thousands of jobs'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2010

President Barack Obama's India visit has been successful in creating thousands of jobs for Americans; which was one of the major factors for the shellacking received by his Democratic party in mid-term polls, US media said on Sunday.

Gaurav Ghei wins Beijing Open

Gaurav Ghei wins Beijing Open

Rediff.com30 Apr 2007

The Indian ace carded a flawless three-under 69 on the final day to come out trumps.

Jeev Milkha Singh looks forward to Augusta

Jeev Milkha Singh looks forward to Augusta

Rediff.com30 Mar 2007

India's leading golfer Jeev Milkha Singh is relishing the prospect of fulfilling a childhood dream when he tees off at the U.S. Masters in Augusta next week.

Golf has an opportunity to grow: Randhawa

Golf has an opportunity to grow: Randhawa

Rediff.com23 Nov 2011

Golf has plenty of opportunity to grow in India where cricket has almost reached its peak, said top ranking golfer and Asian Tour Player of the Year, Jyoti Randhawa.

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

Randhawa tied-third in Singapore

Randhawa tied-third in Singapore

Rediff.com8 Mar 2007

The Indian golfer produced a sizzling opening round seven-under 65 in the Singapore Masters.

Gangjee, Shiv lead Indian challenge

Gangjee, Shiv lead Indian challenge

Rediff.com28 Sep 2005

All eyes will be on the two youngsters at US $200,000 Crowne Plaza Open at Grand Epoch City Golf Club in Beijing.

Randhawa grabs lead at DLF Masters

Randhawa grabs lead at DLF Masters

Rediff.com28 Sep 2011

Two-time winner Jyoti Randhawa, brought home a brilliant card of five-under 67 to grab a narrow one-stroke lead at the Rs 95 lakh DLF Masters golf tournament in Gurgaon, on Wednesday.

Vijay Singh to make Qatar debut

Vijay Singh to make Qatar debut

Rediff.com26 Dec 2005

Fiji's world number two Vijay Singh will take part in the $2 million Qatar Masters Golf Tournament next month.

Atwal ends at tied 25th

Atwal ends at tied 25th

Rediff.com26 May 2008

Arjun Atwal turned in his best card of the week -- a two-under 70 in the final round -- to rise five places and sign off tied 25th in the Melwood Prince George's County Open on the Nationwide Tour in Woodmore.

Jeev tied second in Japan

Jeev tied second in Japan

Rediff.com13 Oct 2006

The Indian ace battled the effects of a bout of severe food poisoning and was placed behind defending champion and tour leader Shingo Katayama.

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.