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Joshi, Bhagat shine in Spanish Para Badminton

Joshi, Bhagat shine in Spanish Para Badminton

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

India bagged as many as 21 medals at the Spanish Para Badminton International in Cartagena, Spain.

Asian Games: India's Schedule on September 27

Asian Games: India's Schedule on September 27

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

India's schedule on Day 4 of the Asian Games on Wednesday, September 27.

CWG Boxing: Thapa beats Pakistan's Baloch to advance

CWG Boxing: Thapa beats Pakistan's Baloch to advance

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

Ace Indian boxer Shiva Thapa began his Commonwealth Games campaign on a rousing note by defeating Pakistan's Suleman Baloch in the first round of the 63.5kg category, in Birmingham, on Friday.

Sports Shorts: Woods's daughter to introduce him for Hall of Fame enshrinement

Sports Shorts: Woods's daughter to introduce him for Hall of Fame enshrinement

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Mahi, Palak and 2 other Indians enter final at Asian Youth & Junior Boxing C'ships

Vijender hits reset button as he returns to the ring

Vijender hits reset button as he returns to the ring

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

India's star boxer Vijender Singh does not want to carry the baggage of last year's maiden defeat on the professional circuit as he returns to the ring.

Asian C'ships: Shiva assured of medal; Hussamuddin ousted

Asian C'ships: Shiva assured of medal; Hussamuddin ousted

Rediff.com25 May 2021

In another disappointment for India, Iran's Meysam Gheslaghi defeated Sumit Sangwan in the men's light heavyweight (81kg) division in a late Monday night bout.

Asian Youth Championships: Six gold medals for Indian women

Asian Youth Championships: Six gold medals for Indian women

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

Five Indian boxers, including one woman, had earlier claimed bronze medals in the youth event after losing in the semi-finals.

PIX: Nikhat sports PM's autograph on boxing gloves

PIX: Nikhat sports PM's autograph on boxing gloves

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

Modi on Saturday hosted the Indian contingent at his residence to felicitate the players in New Delhi.

Sports Shorts: New high for Manika-Archana in TT rankings

Sports Shorts: New high for Manika-Archana in TT rankings

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Sumit storms into Thailand open boxing semi-finals

Tapsee, Aahana, Tara's Fun Fashion!

Tapsee, Aahana, Tara's Fun Fashion!

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

Celebs who change the rules of the fashion game.

Russians will be winning 'medals of blood' if allowed in Olympics

Russians will be winning 'medals of blood' if allowed in Olympics

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk urged the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to ban Russia from the Olympic Games

Daddy's girl: Father takes unpaid leave to fuel Nitu's boxing dreams

Daddy's girl: Father takes unpaid leave to fuel Nitu's boxing dreams

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

Bhagwan has been on unpaid leave for the last three years to train Nitu, a two-time World Youth champion.

Boxing Nationals: Deepak eases into second round

Boxing Nationals: Deepak eases into second round

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

International-medallist Deepak Kumar (51kg) led the show as Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) boxers produced an impressive all-win performance on the second day of the men's National Championships at the Inspire Institute of Sports in Bellary on Thursday.

'It really feels good to win a gold medal for my country'

'It really feels good to win a gold medal for my country'

Rediff.com23 May 2022

'I was the only Indian boxer in the final and I badly wanted to win gold for my country.' 'When the referee raised my hand and I was declared the winner, I could not stop the tears rolling down.'

Four Indians enter Asian Youth boxing semis

Four Indians enter Asian Youth boxing semis

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

Seven Indians took the ring in the quarter-finals on Monday evening and four of them emerged victorious.

Kasparov, Klitschko speak out on Russia-Ukraine conflict

Kasparov, Klitschko speak out on Russia-Ukraine conflict

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

'There's no going back in time, but I hope those who ignored, downplayed, and appeased Putin for so long feel some shame today. Enough at least to do everything possible to stop him now.'

Asian Boxing: Sakshi loses final spot on bout review

Asian Boxing: Sakshi loses final spot on bout review

Rediff.com28 May 2021

Sakshi had prevailed 3-2 in the regulation bout but the decision was challenged by the Kazakh team and eventually overturned; Mary Kom marches into final.

Kerala Story: Adah Sharma Enters The Big League

Kerala Story: Adah Sharma Enters The Big League

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Joginder Tuteja lists the highest-grossing female-centric films.

Boxam International: Mary Kom wins bronze; Simranjit, 2 others in final

Boxam International: Mary Kom wins bronze; Simranjit, 2 others in final

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

Six-time world champion Mary Kom (51kg) lost to American Virginia Fuchs in a split decision after an exhausting contest that was also messy in equal measure.

Two Indian women make Strandja boxing final

Two Indian women make Strandja boxing final

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

In the other semi-final bouts, S Kalaivani, Shruti Yadav, and Monika suffered identical 0-5 defeats and bowed out of the competition.

What it takes to be a pro boxer? Hear it from Vijender

What it takes to be a pro boxer? Hear it from Vijender

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

'It is gruelling but I am enjoying the grind. My body hasn't felt better'

Pacquiao quits boxing to contest Philippines presidency

Pacquiao quits boxing to contest Philippines presidency

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

World boxing icon Manny Pacquiao announced his retirement from what he called the "greatest sport in the world" on Wednesday to focus on a run for the Philippines presidency, the biggest fight of his career.

Sports Shorts: Boxers Simranjit, Dagar enter President's Cup final

Sports Shorts: Boxers Simranjit, Dagar enter President's Cup final

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

World Championships bronze medallist Simranjit Kaur (60kg) and GeeBee Boxing silver medallist Dinesh Dagar (69kg) confirmed their places in the final, while Ankush Dahiya (64kg) and Ananta Pralhad Chopade (52kg) made it to the semi-finals.

Tytler's inclusion among AICC delegates sparks row

Tytler's inclusion among AICC delegates sparks row

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

The election of Tytler as an AICC delegate drew strong reactions from Delhi's ruling AAP and the BJP, which said it exposed the opposition party's character of creating division and chaos in the country.

CWG done and dusted, time for Jeremy to set Paris Olympics gold medal as wallpaper

CWG done and dusted, time for Jeremy to set Paris Olympics gold medal as wallpaper

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

'Yes, that's (Olympics medal) the target, but it will be a long and tough journey ahead'

21 at women's boxing camp positive for COVID-19

21 at women's boxing camp positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

A source close to the team said the top members of the coaching staff are among those who have tested positive.

'Is there anything Mohanlal can't do?'

'Is there anything Mohanlal can't do?'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

'Mohanlal and I have done all kinds of films together but we have never done a sports film.'

Sindhu, Manpreet are India's flagbearers for Commonwealth Games opening

Sindhu, Manpreet are India's flagbearers for Commonwealth Games opening

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

A former world champion, Sindhu is one of the favourites to win the women's singles gold medal in Birmingham, having won the silver and bronze in the last two editions at Gold Coast and Glasgow.

Boxing: National coach, team doctor move out of Games Village

Boxing: National coach, team doctor move out of Games Village

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Make way for boxer Lovlina's personal coach.

IPL 2022: BCCI felicitates India's Tokyo Olympic Stars

IPL 2022: BCCI felicitates India's Tokyo Olympic Stars

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

Neeraj Chopra, who won India's maiden athletic Gold on his Olympic debut, was awarded a cash prize of Rs 1 Crore by the BCCI

Why Mary Kom will never forget this boxer...

Why Mary Kom will never forget this boxer...

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

MC Mary Kom will never be able to forget the 26-year-old Azize, who dashed her 2016 Rio Olympic dreams by defeating her in the second round of the 2016 World Championships in Astana.

'It's hard to get a role like Sarpatta Parambarai'

'It's hard to get a role like Sarpatta Parambarai'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

'Unless you are a superstar, you will never have the kind of reach in theatres that the OTT platform provides.'

Olympics Boxing: Debutant Ashish ousted in Round 1

Olympics Boxing: Debutant Ashish ousted in Round 1

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

India's Ashish Chaudhary was beaten 0-5 by China's Erbieke Touheta in the men's 75kg category boxing at the Tokyo Olympics, on Monday.

SEE: Sachin, Yuvi, Rohit's heartfelt Father's Day post

SEE: Sachin, Yuvi, Rohit's heartfelt Father's Day post

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

'Every child's first hero is his father. I was no different. Even today, I remember what he taught me'

'Politics may make me lose a CWG medal'

'Politics may make me lose a CWG medal'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist boxer Lovlina Borgohain slammed the Boxing Federation of India, saying she is facing a lot of 'mental harassment' because of regular change of her coaches.

Olympics: Athletes split time between work and sport

Olympics: Athletes split time between work and sport

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

'There is more to life than sport and anything can happen in sport, so you need something to fall back on'

Sports Shorts: India win third gold at ISSF World Cup

Sports Shorts: India win third gold at ISSF World Cup

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

Krrish, Ravi enter semis of Asian Youth & Junior Boxing Championships

CWG: Who Won 4 Gold, 1 Silver, 3 Bronze?

CWG: Who Won 4 Gold, 1 Silver, 3 Bronze?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

'It is indeed a commendable feat that out of 18 participants from the Indian Army in the Commonwealth Games squad, eight sportspersons have earned medals for India,' the army stated.

Ruckus in Parliament continues over Rahul disqualification

Ruckus in Parliament continues over Rahul disqualification

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

The ruling front and the opposition members are at loggerheads over the Adani issue and the disqualification of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi from the Lower House.

Zareen, Kamal India's flagbearers for CWG closing ceremony

Zareen, Kamal India's flagbearers for CWG closing ceremony

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Star paddler Achanta Sharath Kamal and World champion boxer Nikhat Zareen have been named India's flagbearers for the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Monday.