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India golfer Lahiri keen to make Tokyo 'gift' count

India golfer Lahiri keen to make Tokyo 'gift' count

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Lahiri squeezed himself into the top 60 as the final qualifier on the list published by the International Golf Federation on Tuesday.

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.

Shubhankar secures best ever result by an Indian at Open

Shubhankar secures best ever result by an Indian at Open

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

India's Shubhankar Sharma produced the best-ever result by an Indian at golf's oldest Major, the Open Championships, as he finished tied-eighth in Hoylake on Sunday.

Americans Must Depend On Hope And Prayer

Americans Must Depend On Hope And Prayer

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

The two major parties offer the United States choices that are basically unacceptable and the bench strength, such as it is, is not entirely capable of winning popular acclaim, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

Sreesanth escaped due to vacuum of law: Former Delhi CP Neeraj Kumar

Sreesanth escaped due to vacuum of law: Former Delhi CP Neeraj Kumar

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

Stakeholders have shown a distinct lack of seriousness in bringing a law against corruption in Indian sports, a reason why someone like tainted former pacer S Sreesanth got away despite strong evidence of spot-fixing against him in the 2013 IPL, former Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar has said.

Gangjee in danger of missing cut at WNB Golf Classic

Gangjee in danger of missing cut at WNB Golf Classic

Rediff.com21 Sep 2012

India's Rahil Gangjee witnessed a rough start in the WNB Golf Classic on the Web.com Tour, formerly the Nationwide, as he opened with a three-over 75 that put him way back on the leaderboard.

It is duty of cricketers to promote other sports: Kapil Dev

It is duty of cricketers to promote other sports: Kapil Dev

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

Every player has a passion so I want more and more children to play. There should be an infrastructure for them, he added.

Struggling with spasms Lahiri cards disappointing 77 at World Golf

Struggling with spasms Lahiri cards disappointing 77 at World Golf

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Anirban Lahiri, coming in after a short break following events in Europe, was hit by back spasms early in his first round as he carded a 77 in the World Golf Championships-Invitational in Akron, Ohio, United States.

Paris Olympic 2024 Games Schedule

Paris Olympic 2024 Games Schedule

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

With a jam-packed schedule brimming with both legendary athletes and captivating storylines, Paris 2024 promises unforgettable moments.

Full house for India vs SA 1st T20I in Delhi

Full house for India vs SA 1st T20I in Delhi

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

The first T20 International between India and South in Delhi on Thursday is set to be a sell out with 94 percent tickets already sold at the 35,000 capacity Arun Jaitley stadium.

Affected my family more: Maxwell on Adelaide fiasco

Affected my family more: Maxwell on Adelaide fiasco

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Ending up in hospital after a late-night party in Adelaide was 'less than ideal', conceded Australian swashbuckler Glenn Maxwell.

Green signal: Young all-rounder replaces injured Inglis

Green signal: Young all-rounder replaces injured Inglis

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Inglis sustained an injury in a freak accident while playing golf.

2026 Commonwealth Games to have shooting; wrestling axed

2026 Commonwealth Games to have shooting; wrestling axed

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

The return of shooting, which was controversially dropped from the Birmingham CWG earlier this year, is a welcome development for India.

Maxwell lost consciousness after late night drinking session

Maxwell lost consciousness after late night drinking session

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Flamboyant all-rounder Glenn Maxwell actually lost consciousness and did not respond to efforts to wake him up before he was rushed to hospital after a late night drinking session in Adelaide last week, according to a report.

Inspiring to be counted among legends of Asian golf: Lahiri

Inspiring to be counted among legends of Asian golf: Lahiri

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Anirban Lahiri was voted the 2014 'Players' Player of the Year' after a successful season on the Asian Tour, where he won two titles and finished second on the Order of Merit.

England rout India to reach T20 World Cup final

England rout India to reach T20 World Cup final

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

'We came in very excited and there was a good feel around the group ... I thought everyone, from one to 11, stood up today.'

Battle Royale in Thiruvananthapuram

Battle Royale in Thiruvananthapuram

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

The Lok Sabha contest in Thiruvananthapuram is shaping up to be a significant battle involving key candidates like Shashi Tharoor, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, and Panniyan Ravindran. This three-cornered fight highlights the political dynamics in Kerala's capital city, with each candidate bringing their own vision and promises for the region's development, notes Rajeev Srinivasan.

Tokyo Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 7

Tokyo Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 7

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

A look at India's schedule at the Tokyo Olympics on August 7, 2021.

Lahiri makes Indian golf history with top-5 finish at PGA Championship

Lahiri makes Indian golf history with top-5 finish at PGA Championship

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Asian Tour star Anirban Lahiri wrote a small slice of Indian sporting history with an eye-catching equal fifth place finish at the PGA Championship on Sunday and reinforced his growing reputation in world golf.

Kapil backs selectors, says best team picked for WC

Kapil backs selectors, says best team picked for WC

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

There has been a debate on the team selection with some senior players such as Shikhar Dhawan, Ravichandran Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal missing the world cup bus. Kapil, however, backed the selectors, led by Ajit Agarkar, for the picking the best Indian team for the World Cup.

Rain threat looms large over opening Test

Rain threat looms large over opening Test

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

The batters could be in for some challenging times with the Supersport Park track expected to aid the fast bowlers as rain threat looms large over the opening Test between India and South Africa, curator Bryan Bloy said on Saturday.

Security beefed up at Motera Stadium: Here's why!

Security beefed up at Motera Stadium: Here's why!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

With both the Indian and Australian Prime Minister set to visit the Motera Stadium for the opening day of the fourth Test, the security has been beefed up at the stadium.

Mitch Marsh flies home for 'family issues'

Mitch Marsh flies home for 'family issues'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

Mitch Marsh, an integral part of the Australian squad, has returned to his hometown of Perth for personal reasons

Jeev rises to 80th, Randhawa 74th in golf ranking

Jeev rises to 80th, Randhawa 74th in golf ranking

Rediff.com14 Apr 2008

Jeev Milkha Singh's tied 25th finish in the Masters helped him climb three places to 80th even though Jyoti Randhawa continued to be India's highest ranked golfer at 74th. Placed 83rd in last week's Official World Golf Rankings, Jeev, who notched up his best finish in a Major at the Augusta Masters on Sunday, rose to 80 in the latest chart, which also has Randhawa at 74, one place up from his previous 75th position.

Tokyo Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 6

Tokyo Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 6

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

A look at India's schedule at the Tokyo Olympics on August 6, 2021.

Can Maxwell lift RCB with a little help from his Aus mates?

Can Maxwell lift RCB with a little help from his Aus mates?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

Royal Challengers Bangalore all-rounder Glenn Maxwell could have added motivation to steady his team's floundering campaign in IPL 2023. Four of his childhood friends have flown down from Australia to cheer their mate in the ongoing tournament.

Chawrasia tied 30, Lahiri tied 51 after Rd 2 at Olympic golf

Chawrasia tied 30, Lahiri tied 51 after Rd 2 at Olympic golf

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

An erratic SSP Chawrasia brought home a second successive even-par 71 to lie tied 30th while Anirban Lahiri carded a disappointing two-over 73 to be placed tied 51st after the second round of the golf event at the Rio Olympics on Friday. Chawrasia dropped three bogeys, a double bogey against five birdies on the second day to aggregate 142, while Lahiri totalled 147 at the half-way stage after dropping five bogeys and three birdies on Friday. At the top, Australia's Marcus Fraser brought home a sedate two-under 69 to continue to be the leader at the half-way stage with a total of 10-under 132.

Lahiri stumbles to finish 28th at World Golf Championships

Lahiri stumbles to finish 28th at World Golf Championships

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

India's Anirban Lahiri staggered to a disappointing seven-over 79 on a windy day as he dropped sharply from a possible top-10 finish to tied-28th at the World Golf Championships in Doral, United States.

Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Thursday, August 5

Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Thursday, August 5

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

A summary of the country's athletes' showing at the Tokyo Games on Thursday.

Abbott spills the beans on Warner's unconventional batting tactics

Abbott spills the beans on Warner's unconventional batting tactics

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Warner played some audacious strokes batting both left and right-handed.

CWG: India look for shift in attitude, right balance for success

CWG: India look for shift in attitude, right balance for success

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

Harmanpreet, who was seen swinging golf clubs during training on Wednesday, stayed back in the team hotel. With the team having a morning game, it is unlikely that it will go for the opening ceremony on Thursday night.

Tracing Indian golfing ace Lahiri's phenomenal rise

Tracing Indian golfing ace Lahiri's phenomenal rise

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

The first Indian to compete at the prestigious Presidents Cup in Korea next week, Anirban Lahiri on how he realised his dreams which got ignited only last year.

Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Sunday, August 1

Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Sunday, August 1

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

A summary of the country's athletes' showing at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday, August 1.

Asian Games 2023 Schedule

Asian Games 2023 Schedule

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

Asian Games 2023 Schedule

Former India hockey player Balbir Singh Jr dies

Former India hockey player Balbir Singh Jr dies

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

Balbir Singh Jr died at the age of 88

Thailand Open Golf: Garcia holds off Stenson to pocket title

Thailand Open Golf: Garcia holds off Stenson to pocket title

Rediff.com15 Dec 2013

Spaniard Sergio Garcia carded a final-round 68 to cruise to a four-stroke win at the Thailand Golf Championship on Sunday for his first title of the year.

Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Wednesday, August 4

Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Wednesday, August 4

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

A summary of the country's athletes performed at the Tokyo Games on Wednesday, August 4.

Golfer Diksha gets late call to Tokyo Olympics

Golfer Diksha gets late call to Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

Diksha, who was born with a hearing impairment, will now have the unique honour of having represented India at both the Deaf Olympics in 2017, where she finished second for a silver medal, and the Tokyo Olympics 2020.

NBA Wrap: Curry adds silverware; RF Jnr returns for 10th straight year

NBA Wrap: Curry adds silverware; RF Jnr returns for 10th straight year

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

Steph Curry had a disappointing season with the NBA's Golden State Warriors but he still managed to add another piece of silverware to his trophy cabinet.

'I was in the best team that never played for India'

'I was in the best team that never played for India'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Michael Dalvi, who played first class cricket for Delhi, Tamil Nadu and Bengal, once hit a century against a fiery Malcolm Marshall and the West Indies. At 77, he has a razor sharp memory, a ready wit and is a rare cricketing treasure.