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Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 12

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 12

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Check out how India's athletes fared on Day 12, Tuesday, August 7, 2024:

Text book and exemplary: US Secret Service defends Trump protection plan

Text book and exemplary: US Secret Service defends Trump protection plan

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Ronald Rowe Jr said that the suspect did not have a line of sight of Trump and was not able to get any shots off at the agents who were sweeping the course, according to a Politico report.

Nigerian teen in pink aims to 'take the golf world by storm'

Nigerian teen in pink aims to 'take the golf world by storm'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

Iyene Essien's golf medals already outnumber her 13 years of age, and she has competed on three continents. She is the top junior player in Nigeria, and now wants to deliver her country's first gold medal for golf at the 2022 Summer Youth Olympics.

Goodbye Skipper!

Goodbye Skipper!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

'He asserted in his usual jovial style that he was not an MBA like his audience at IIM-Ahmedabad but perhaps had an even better business degree: MBB'. 'He went on to explain to his perplexed, blue chip B-School audience that MBB stood for "Marwadi by birth"!' Shivanand Kanavi salutes Shashi Ruia, co-founder of the Essar group who passed into the ages on November 25, 2024 in Mumbai.

Obama, Woods remember Palmer as 'pioneer' in golf

Obama, Woods remember Palmer as 'pioneer' in golf

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

Golfing great Arnold Palmer died on Sunday, aged 87. His death left the golfing fraternity in mourning. Tributes flow...

PGA Tour golfer Murray died by suicide, says family

PGA Tour golfer Murray died by suicide, says family

Rediff.com27 May 2024

American Murray's death came a day after he withdrew from the Charles Schwab Challenge in Fort Worth, Texas.

Former cricket captain Kapil wins golf tournament

Former cricket captain Kapil wins golf tournament

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

Former India cricket captain Kapil Dev won in the 60-64 individual age category in the Pune leg of AVT Champions tour.

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 7

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 7

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Check out how India's athletes fared on Day 7, Friday, August 2, 2024:

Indian Masters golf cancelled

Indian Masters golf cancelled

Rediff.com5 Dec 2008

The Indian Masters, co-sanctioned by The European Tour, the Asian Tour and the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) and set to be played at the Delhi Golf Club, New Delhi, from February 5 to 8, will not take place because of the current economic uncertainty and security concerns.

Saudi Arabia opens door to LGBTQ fans for World Cup

Saudi Arabia opens door to LGBTQ fans for World Cup

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Hammad Albalawi, head of Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup bid unit, said his country welcomes all visitors, including LGBTQ people and their bid to host the 48-team showpiece event has nothing to do with 'sportswashing' their human rights record.

Meet golf's youngest World No 1

Meet golf's youngest World No 1

Rediff.com1 Feb 2015

17-year-old Lydia Ko became the youngest golfer to hold top spot in the world

Olympic champion Schauffele wins PGA Championship for first major

Olympic champion Schauffele wins PGA Championship for first major

Rediff.com20 May 2024

American Xander Schauffele birdied the final hole to win the PGA Championship by one shot over LIV Golf's Bryson DeChambeau.

All You Need To Know About Paris 2024 Olympics

All You Need To Know About Paris 2024 Olympics

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Here is all the info one needs about the Paris 2024 Olympics: the dates, the venues, the opening ceremony, new sports and security issues.

Golfer Diksha escapes unhurt from car accident; will compete at Olympics

Golfer Diksha escapes unhurt from car accident; will compete at Olympics

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Diksha Dagar, who is due to take part in the the Olympics next week, has escaped unhurt from a car accident.

India at Paris 2024: Your Complete Guide

India at Paris 2024: Your Complete Guide

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Here's your complete guide to when India's athletes compete at the Paris Olympics, with dates, events, and timings in IST.

Woods has no intention of quitting just yet

Woods has no intention of quitting just yet

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

I'll play as long as I can play and win, says Woods

Paris 2024: Can India Surpass Tokyo Record?

Paris 2024: Can India Surpass Tokyo Record?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Meet India's top athletes at Olympics 2024.

India win SAARC golf

India win SAARC golf

Rediff.com20 Apr 2003

This is India's fifth consecutive victory and the fourth time that they beat Sri Lanka in the final.

It's a bit daunting: Jacks on being RCB's next ABD

It's a bit daunting: Jacks on being RCB's next ABD

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder Will Jacks opened up on filling the shoes of legendary South African batter AB de Villiers as franchise's premier overseas batter, saying that the task is "daunting".

Augusta Masters: Bhatia, Theegala off to slow start

Augusta Masters: Bhatia, Theegala off to slow start

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Leading the Asian challenge after the first day was Korea's Byeong Hun An, who celebrated his return to the Tournament with a battling two-under 70 to share the ninth place.

Shubhankar on brink of history at World Golf Championships

Shubhankar on brink of history at World Golf Championships

Rediff.com4 Mar 2018

The 21-year-old, playing in his maiden PGA Tour event and first World Golf Championships tournament, remained the man to beat after a two-under-par 69 at Club de Golf Chapultepec in Mexico City.

Meet next generation of golf stars

Meet next generation of golf stars

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Collin Morikawa made a stunning late eagle after the drive of his life to pull away from a jam-packed leaderboard and secure a two-shot victory at the PGA Championship on Sunday in only the second major start of his career.

10 significant rule changes in golf for 2019

10 significant rule changes in golf for 2019

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

Ten significant golf rule changes for 2019, with the US Golf Association's reason for implementing the changes.

England's Anderson escapes injury after being struck by golf ball

England's Anderson escapes injury after being struck by golf ball

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Playing with his fellow paceman Stuart Broad at the 27-hole Stoke Park golf course in Buckinghamshire, Anderson's miscued shot in the rough rebounded off tree roots and caught him straight in the face.

Haryana milkman's son lifts world junior golf title

Haryana milkman's son lifts world junior golf title

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Shubham Jaglan, a ten-year-old prodigy, produced a brilliant one-stroke win at IMG Academy Junior World Golf Championships at the Welk Resort in San Diego.

Will withdrawals hurt golf's future at Olympics?

Will withdrawals hurt golf's future at Olympics?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) may reconsider golf's place on the programme due to the growing number of big-name withdrawals from the Rio Games, former Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie has said.

Will James Anderson retire during England's home summer?

Will James Anderson retire during England's home summer?

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Legendary James Anderson is set for his final appearance in Test cricket as the upcoming home season for England will be the last for cricket's most successful fast bowler, a report in UK media said.

Park silences doubters with golf gold at Rio

Park silences doubters with golf gold at Rio

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

Inbee Park has two words for doubters who thought she should sit out the Olympics and give her spot to another South Korean: gold medal.

Massive blow for Australia ahead of England match

Massive blow for Australia ahead of England match

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

The Australians had been relaxing by playing golf in the city during a week-long break between games. No one else was hurt in the incident.

Ryder Cup golf postponed due to coronavirus

Ryder Cup golf postponed due to coronavirus

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

The hotly-contested biennial team competition between the United States and Europe, known for its raucous, partisan crowds, was originally scheduled for September 25-27 at Whistling Straits. It will now be held September 24-26, 2021.

Golf drives sales in Gujarat

Golf drives sales in Gujarat

Rediff.com12 Jun 2007

Every year Gujarat is seeing a growth of 230 per cent in terms of people opting for golf as a leisure activity, or even professionally at times.

Bhullar named best pro at India Golf Awards

Bhullar named best pro at India Golf Awards

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

Ace golfer Gaganjeet Bhullar has won the best pro award at the Take Solutions India Golf Awards held recently at a city hotel in Gurgaon.

'Woods' best golf will never be repeated'

'Woods' best golf will never be repeated'

Rediff.com9 May 2018

Tiger Woods in his prime played the best golf ever seen and it is highly unlikely those heights will ever be reached again, Phil Mickelson said.

India's largest amateur golf tourney launched

India's largest amateur golf tourney launched

Rediff.com28 Sep 2010

Around five thousand amateur golfers from more than 29 golf clubs, spread across 22 cities in the country will participate in the ninth edition of the McDowell Signature Club Golf Championships.

Maradona finds peace playing golf

Maradona finds peace playing golf

Rediff.com24 Jan 2004

The retired 43-year-old star has lived in Cuba for four years recovering from drug abuse.

Golf your way to career advancement

Golf your way to career advancement

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

Nearly 40 per cent of employees in India play golf to mingle with senior business executives, the highest proportion of any country surveyed in a new poll.

'IPL's 'Impact Player' rule will hold back development of Indian all-rounders'

'IPL's 'Impact Player' rule will hold back development of Indian all-rounders'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

India skipper Rohit Sharma is "not a big fan" of the IPL's 'Impact Player' rule as he feels it is hurting the country's all-rounders by not allowing cricketers like Washington Sundar and Shivam Dube to showcase their bowling prowess.

'Heroes' for season-ending golf

'Heroes' for season-ending golf

Rediff.com15 Apr 2003

The country's leading players will be seen in action at the Hero Golf Chandigarh Open 2003.

Volkswagen's perfect shot with Golf GTI!

Volkswagen's perfect shot with Golf GTI!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2008

Volkswagen India has shown some interest in getting the Golf to India as well, albeit as a premium hatch. The time to start saving for that GTI begins now!

Chowrasia wins HT Pro golf

Chowrasia wins HT Pro golf

Rediff.com1 Mar 2003

The victory earned the Kolkata golfer his third title on the Hero Honda Golf Tour and a prize purse of Rs 1,29,600.