News for 'gold medal'

Dhanush smashes world record to win Deaflympic gold

Dhanush smashes world record to win Deaflympic gold

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

Shooter Dhanush Srikanth continued to excel and evolve on the global stage, winning the men's 10m air rifle gold medal to open India's account in the Deaflympics in Tokyo on Sunday.

Winning a gold medal is not easy: Sushil

Winning a gold medal is not easy: Sushil

Rediff.com24 Sep 2010

Sushil Kumar shocked many when he won a bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. But few were surprised when he won the gold at the World Championships in Moscow earlier this month.

Chhattisgarh to Host Khelo India Tribal Games Annually After Successful Inaugural Edition

Chhattisgarh to Host Khelo India Tribal Games Annually After Successful Inaugural Edition

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai announced that the Khelo India Tribal Games will be held annually in the state following the success of the inaugural edition. The event aims to provide a platform for tribal athletes to showcase their talent and gain national recognition.

Indian shooters win 10th gold medal at Junior Worlds

Indian shooters win 10th gold medal at Junior Worlds

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

The Indian pair of Rhythm Sangwan and Vijayveer Sidhu clinched the 25m Rapid Fire Pistol Mixed Team gold medal as the country's total haul soared to 23.

From arthritis to Commonwealth Games bronze: Seema Kaliramna's incredible journey

From arthritis to Commonwealth Games bronze: Seema Kaliramna's incredible journey

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

Indian discus thrower Seema Kaliramna secured a Commonwealth Games bronze medal after an arduous comeback journey. Post-childbirth, she battled severe arthritis, which threatened her career, but with her husband's support and a rigorous recovery, she returned to achieve a personal best and a podium finish.

Hockey India Asked To Send Separate Hockey Teams For Asian Games, World Cup

Hockey India Asked To Send Separate Hockey Teams For Asian Games, World Cup

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

The Sports Ministry wants Hockey India to pick its best teams for the Asian Games, sparking debate about managing player burnout with the World Cup also on the horizon.

Keshavan storms to gold medal at Asian Championship

Keshavan storms to gold medal at Asian Championship

Rediff.com23 Dec 2016

Despite a crash in training that hampered his preparation, India's five-time Winter Olympian Shiva Keshavan put in a dominating performance to clinch the gold medal at the Asian Luge Championship in Nagano.

'Students India's future': Prez Murmu promises fair exams in I-Day eve address

'Students India's future': Prez Murmu promises fair exams in I-Day eve address

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

Underlining that students are the "architects of India's future," President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said the government is taking comprehensive steps to reform public examinations to completely curb paper leaks and unfair means, making the system transparent, secure, and trustworthy.

PIX: Prez Murmu hosts medal-winning women boxers

PIX: Prez Murmu hosts medal-winning women boxers

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

President Murmu honours Indian women boxers after medal haul in Liverpool

We should have won the gold medal in Paris: Sreejesh

We should have won the gold medal in Paris: Sreejesh

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

The India hockey team had won it's first Olympic medal in 41 years at the Tokyo Games.

Manpreet Singh India's most-capped hockey player

Manpreet Singh India's most-capped hockey player

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

Manpreet Singh on Wednesday became India's most-capped hockey player with his 413th appearance for the country during the FIH Pro League match against Germany in Rotterdam.

Indian Archers Fall Short In World Cup Bronze Match

Indian Archers Fall Short In World Cup Bronze Match

Rediff.com12 Jul 2026

India's recurve mixed pair of Dhiraj Bommadevara and Kirti Sharma lost 3-5 to Italy in the bronze medal match at the Archery World Cup Stage 4 in Madrid, despite holding a 3-1 lead. This marks a disappointing end for Dhiraj, while Kirti still has a chance for an individual medal.

Tajinderpal Singh Toor, Samardeep Singh Gill Qualify For Shot Put Final

Tajinderpal Singh Toor, Samardeep Singh Gill Qualify For Shot Put Final

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

Indian shot putters Tajinderpal Singh Toor and Samardeep Singh Gill have successfully qualified for the final round of the Commonwealth Games. Toor breached the 20m automatic qualification mark with a throw of 20.14m, while Gill secured his spot with a best throw of 19.95m, finishing fifth overall.

'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.'

P V Sindhu: 'I Am Coming At The Top Of My Game'

P V Sindhu: 'I Am Coming At The Top Of My Game'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

'Frankly, I'm in that zone for another Olympics.'

Golfer Diksha Dagar wins gold at Deaflympics

Golfer Diksha Dagar wins gold at Deaflympics

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Diksha Dagar came up with a superb 11-under in the last round to win by a huge margin and clinch the gold medal at the Deaflympics, in Tokyo, on Thursday.

First Khelo India Tribal Games to Spotlight 1300 Athletes

First Khelo India Tribal Games to Spotlight 1300 Athletes

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

The inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games are set to begin in Chhattisgarh, featuring nearly 1300 athletes from across India competing in nine disciplines. The event aims to provide a platform for tribal athletes to showcase their talent and promote sports at the grassroots level.

Mohanty And Singh Secure Spots In All-Around Final

Mohanty And Singh Secure Spots In All-Around Final

Rediff.com25 Jul 2026

Indian gymnasts Tapan Mohanty and Yogeshwar Singh have successfully qualified for the men's all-around final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. While they secured individual berths, the Indian men's team finished seventh in the overall competition, with Canada, England, and Australia taking the top three spots.

Arjun and Aditya Singh triumph in men's doubles at US Open Pickleball Championship

Arjun and Aditya Singh triumph in men's doubles at US Open Pickleball Championship

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Arjun Singh and Aditya Singh won the men's doubles 5.0 event at the US Open Pickleball Championship, while Panth Thakkar and Atharva Sheth secured silver in the 4.5 men's doubles category.

Indian Recurve Mixed Pair Misses Bronze At Archery World Cup

Indian Recurve Mixed Pair Misses Bronze At Archery World Cup

Rediff.com12 Jul 2026

India's recurve mixed pair of Dhiraj Bommadevara and Kirti Sharma lost 3-5 to Italy, missing out on the bronze medal at the Archery World Cup Stage 4 in Madrid. Kirti Sharma also failed to secure a medal in the individual recurve section, resulting in India's recurve archers returning empty-handed from the event. The overall campaign concluded with two medals (one silver, one bronze) from the compound section.

Deaflympics: Abhinav, Pranjali add to India's haul with mixed team gold

Deaflympics: Abhinav, Pranjali add to India's haul with mixed team gold

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

The pair had earlier equalled their own Deaf World and Olympic record in qualification.

Vishwanath And Sons Review: A Feel-Good Winner!

Vishwanath And Sons Review: A Feel-Good Winner!

Rediff.com15 Aug 2026

Suriya and Mamitha Baiju light up this warm-hearted family entertainer, even if the film loses some of its spark in the second half.

India's Nipam Secures Bronze In Asian U20 Athletics Debut

India's Nipam Secures Bronze In Asian U20 Athletics Debut

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Nipam made a memorable international debut by winning the bronze medal in the 100m at the U20 Asian Athletics Championships. Other Indian athletes also showed promise in various events.

United States wins 1,000th Olympic gold medal

United States wins 1,000th Olympic gold medal

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

The United States won its 1,000th Olympic gold medal on Saturday when the American women's 4x100 metre medley relay team clinched victory at the Rio Games.

How the Rio Olympics gold medals are made

How the Rio Olympics gold medals are made

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Ask athletes what goes into Olympic gold medals, and they will likely say sweat and years of training. For Brazil's National Mint the answer is simpler: recycled silver.

'What is logic of orange?': Former hockey captain Rasquinha slams new India jersey

'What is logic of orange?': Former hockey captain Rasquinha slams new India jersey

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

Former India hockey captain Viren Rasquinha has publicly questioned Hockey India's decision to switch the national team's jersey colour to orange, arguing that the team's identity and legacy have always been associated with blue.

Indian sailors win five gold medals

Indian sailors win five gold medals

Rediff.com13 Jan 2004

India finished on top of the medals tally on the final day of the Asian Sailing championship

Indian Women's Compound Team Clinches Silver At Archery World Cup

Indian Women's Compound Team Clinches Silver At Archery World Cup

Rediff.com11 Jul 2026

India's women's compound archery team, comprising Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Prithika Pradeep, and Chikitha Taniparthi, secured a silver medal at the Archery World Cup Stage 4 after losing to Colombia in the final. Despite the team's struggle, teenager Prithika Pradeep emerged as a standout performer, and India remains in contention for more medals in both compound and recurve categories.

Shaina, Diksha grab gold at Badminton Asia C'ships

Shaina, Diksha grab gold at Badminton Asia C'ships

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

India recorded its best-ever showing at the Badminton Asia U-17 & U-15 Championships as Shaina Manimuthu and Diksha Sudhakar clinched gold medals in their respective categories in Chengdu, China, on Sunday.

How Divyanshi Bhowmick Became Youngest Indian WTT Winner

How Divyanshi Bhowmick Became Youngest Indian WTT Winner

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

15-year-old Divyanshi Bhowmick has become the youngest Indian woman to win a WTT Feeder Women's Singles title, defeating Chinese Taipei's Yeh Yi-Tian in a thrilling final. She also secured gold in Women's Doubles with Syndrela Das.

Mirabai, Lovlina lead India as Glasgow kicks off scaled-down Commonwealth Games

Mirabai, Lovlina lead India as Glasgow kicks off scaled-down Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com24 Jul 2026

The 23rd Commonwealth Games have commenced in Glasgow, marking the city's second time hosting the event. This edition is significantly scaled down with a reduced budget and fewer sports and athletes, following Victoria's withdrawal. King Charles III is inaugurating the Games, which will feature 123 Indian athletes, though India's medal tally is expected to be impacted by the exclusion of key sports. India is set to host the 2030 CWG in Ahmedabad.

PHOTOS: Gold medal winners on Day 8 of the CWG

PHOTOS: Gold medal winners on Day 8 of the CWG

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

It was 'Terrific Thursday' for Indian athletes who clinched three gold medals on day eight of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

Jaspreet Kaur, Jhandu Kumar's Inspiring Para Powerlifting Journey

Jaspreet Kaur, Jhandu Kumar's Inspiring Para Powerlifting Journey

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

Jaspreet Kaur and Jhandu Kumar, two Indian para powerlifters, have overcome significant personal challenges, including polio and poverty, to qualify for the upcoming Commonwealth Games.

Paralympic Gold Medallist Antil Slams Egoistic, Abusive Coaches

Paralympic Gold Medallist Antil Slams Egoistic, Abusive Coaches

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Sumit Antil, a two-time Paralympic gold medallist, has criticised a segment of coaches for being egoistic, using outdated training methods, and being abusive. He shared his own experiences and those of other athletes to highlight the issues within the coaching system.

Wrestler Geeta dedicates gold medal to dad

Wrestler Geeta dedicates gold medal to dad

Rediff.com7 Oct 2010

Haryana's Geeta won India's first ever gold medal in women's wrestling in the 55kg freestyle category at the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi on Thursday.

Eight gold medals up for grabs on Day 1

Eight gold medals up for grabs on Day 1

Rediff.com3 Oct 2010

Eight gold medals are up for grabs on Monday, the first day of the Delhi Commonwealth Games, with swimming offering five, weightlifting two and gymnastics one. The first gold medal will be decided in the weightlifting women event in 48kg category, scheduled to begin at 1400 IST.

Lyles, Jefferson lead US to relay golds at Worlds

Lyles, Jefferson lead US to relay golds at Worlds

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden became only the second woman to sweep all three sprint titles at one World Athletics Championships.

Minakshi, Jaismine, Vishvanath Shine As 8 Indian Boxers Enter Final

Minakshi, Jaismine, Vishvanath Shine As 8 Indian Boxers Enter Final

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Indian boxers, including world champions Jaismine Lamboria and Meenakshi Hooda, have secured eight spots in the finals of the Asian Boxing Championships, showcasing India's strength in the sport.

Vanshika Chaudhary And Shiva Narwal Win Silver In Mixed Team Pistol

Vanshika Chaudhary And Shiva Narwal Win Silver In Mixed Team Pistol

Rediff.com24 Jun 2026

Indian shooters Vanshika Chaudhary and Shiva Narwal secured a silver medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the ISSF Junior World Championship in Suhl, Germany. This achievement further boosted India's leading position in the medal standings with a total of 16 medals.

Gold Rush: Boxers Nikhat, Amit Panghal, Nitu grab maiden CWG gold medals

Gold Rush: Boxers Nikhat, Amit Panghal, Nitu grab maiden CWG gold medals

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

India's boxers Nitu Ghanghas won the women's 48kg Commonwealth Games title before Amit Panghal stormed to the gold medal in the men's 51kg, in Birmingham, on Sunday.