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Who Satwik Met at Olympic Village!

Who Satwik Met at Olympic Village!

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

The one and only Rafael Nadal!!!

National Games: Swimmer Nataraj powers to fifth gold

National Games: Swimmer Nataraj powers to fifth gold

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

Srihari Nataraj led the charge for swimming powerhouse Karnataka with his fifth gold at the National Games.

Keychain charm brings Olympic luck for Swapnil

Keychain charm brings Olympic luck for Swapnil

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Swapnil Kusale isn't really superstitious but when fellow mates Akhil Sheoran and Shriyanka Sadangi gifted him a small key chain to ward off evil eye, he readily accepted it

Did Sumit Nagal deliberately miss Davis Cup tie?

Did Sumit Nagal deliberately miss Davis Cup tie?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

The All India Tennis Association (AITA) on Tuesday suggested that the country's top player Sumit Nagal perhaps deliberately missed the Davis Cup tie against Sweden last week

Equestrian Agarwalla exits from Paris Olympics

Equestrian Agarwalla exits from Paris Olympics

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

Asian Games medallist Anush Agarwalla crashed out of the Equestrian event, finishing a below-par ninth in his group in the individual dressage category at the Paris Olympics

Nepal cricketer Airee enters record books

Nepal cricketer Airee enters record books

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

Smashes six sixes in an over in T20I vs Qatar

Para-shuttler Manasi rips into cricketers for 'appalling' video

Para-shuttler Manasi rips into cricketers for 'appalling' video

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

World Championship gold-medallist para shuttler Manasi Joshi has strongly criticised former Indian cricketers Harbhajan Singh and Suresh Raina for allegedly mocking people with disabilities.

14-year-old Desinghu makes splash with hat-trick of gold!

14-year-old Desinghu makes splash with hat-trick of gold!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

At the brand new Trishul Shooting Range in Dehradun, Haryana's Asian Games bronze medallist shooter Ramita Jindal turned in a world class performance to top the qualification round in the women's 10m air rifle event.

Vinesh fires back at Sakshi Malik's explosive claims of 'selfish' protests

Vinesh fires back at Sakshi Malik's explosive claims of 'selfish' protests

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

That's her personal opinion, I don't agree with that: Vinesh on Sakshi Malik's claims

2036 Olympics in India? PM Modi's major announcement

2036 Olympics in India? PM Modi's major announcement

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Addressing the Indian diaspora at Nassau Coliseum in New York, PM Modi said that people will witness the Summer Olympics taking place in India as well. Last year, PM Modi said that India will make efforts to host these big sporting events.

Tsitsipas rescues Europe: Teams tied after Day 1

Tsitsipas rescues Europe: Teams tied after Day 1

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

Team Europe and Team World are tied at 2 after one day of the Laver Cup after play opened Friday in Berlin.

Murali Sreeshankar sacrifices Diamond League glory for Asiad

Murali Sreeshankar sacrifices Diamond League glory for Asiad

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Murali Sreeshankar has opted to forgo the upcoming Diamond League final in Eugene to concentrate on his preparations for the Hangzhou Asian Games

Shine & glitz to welcome all as China opens Asian Games in post-Covid era

Shine & glitz to welcome all as China opens Asian Games in post-Covid era

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

After a year's delay due to COVID-19, the 19th Asian Games officially opens in Hangzhou on Saturday with hosts China eager to lift a country mired in economic gloom.

'Asian Games is a cash-burning project'

'Asian Games is a cash-burning project'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

With economic problems and job cuts, Hangzhou locals and people in other parts of China are not very pleased about hosting the Asian Games.

BWF nomination for Satwiksairaj and Chirag Shetty

BWF nomination for Satwiksairaj and Chirag Shetty

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Indian badminton stars Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty were on Tuesday nominated for the Player Year of the Award by the Badminton World Federation (BWF).

Will lack of facilities push cricket out of 2026 Asiad?

Will lack of facilities push cricket out of 2026 Asiad?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Venue woes present but organisers keen on cricket in next Asian Games in Japan

'Why should a player ask for money to play for India?'

'Why should a player ask for money to play for India?'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

The All India Tennis Association claimed that Sumit Nagal demanded an annual fee of $50,000 to play Davis Cup ties for India.

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on September 7, 2024

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on September 7, 2024

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

A summary of Indian athletes' showing at the Paralympics in Paris on Saturday.

Para Worlds: Sachin Khilari defends shot put gold

Para Worlds: Sachin Khilari defends shot put gold

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Sachin Sarjerao Khilari defended his gold medal in the men's shot put F46 category with an Asian record at the World Para Athletics Championship.

Harmanpreet-led men's hockey team leaves for Asiad

Harmanpreet-led men's hockey team leaves for Asiad

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

The Indian men's hockey team is looking to extend its impressive run at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, beginning September 23.

Cricket's bid for Asian Games 2026 gains momentum

Cricket's bid for Asian Games 2026 gains momentum

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Organisers keen on cricket in 2026 Asian Games despite venue headache

'After Asian Games show, it's time for India to bid for Olympics'

'After Asian Games show, it's time for India to bid for Olympics'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

Buoyed by the record medal haul at the Hangzhou Asian Games, Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha on Sunday supported the government's plan to place a proposal to host the 2036 Olympics.

SEE: Sumit, Bhagyashri lead India's largest Paralympic team

SEE: Sumit, Bhagyashri lead India's largest Paralympic team

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Indian contingent led out by Sumit, Bhagyashri at Paralympic opening ceremony

Singapore Open: Treesa-Gayatri enter semis after upset win

Singapore Open: Treesa-Gayatri enter semis after upset win

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Treesa and Gayatri will be up against fourth-seeded Japanese pair of Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Shida in the semi-finals on Saturday.

India aiming for 25 medals at Paris Paralympics

India aiming for 25 medals at Paris Paralympics

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

India is hoping to win more than 25 medals from its largest-ever contingent of 84 athletes at the upcoming Paris Paralympic Games beginning on August 28

Unseeded Indians win first ATP title!

Unseeded Indians win first ATP title!

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan and his partner Vijay Sundar Prashanth clinched their maiden ATP title together, winning the Hangzhou Open men's doubles event, while Yuki Bhambri and his French partner Albano Olivetti finished runners-up at the Chengdu Open

SEE: Asian Games opens with futuristic ceremony

SEE: Asian Games opens with futuristic ceremony

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

In keeping with the main theme of 'Tides Surging in Asia', the ceremony was about the intermingling of China, Asia and the world in the new era

When Subedar Neeraj Chopra Met Army Chief

When Subedar Neeraj Chopra Met Army Chief

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Athletes from the army accounted for 20 medals -- 3 Gold, 7 Silver, 10 Bronze at the Asian Games.

Yarraji eyes Paris Oly qualification after gold win

Yarraji eyes Paris Oly qualification after gold win

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Yarraji strikes gold in Netherlands

Paralympics 2024: India eye record haul in Paris

Paralympics 2024: India eye record haul in Paris

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

India have sent an 84-strong contingent of para-athletes, the largest ever in the country's history -- a heady mix of youth and experience, for the Paralympic Games, starting in Paris on Wednesday.

Alcaraz's double leads Team Europe to Laver Cup

Alcaraz's double leads Team Europe to Laver Cup

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Carlos Alcaraz won two matches to lift Team Europe to a 13-11 victory over Team World for the Laver Cup title in Berlin.

Asian Games: India start volleyball campaign on winning note

Asian Games: India start volleyball campaign on winning note

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

A total of 19 teams are participating in men's volleyball at the Hangzhou Games. Japan, China and South Korea are regarded as the three major powerhouses of the competition.

Indian sports hit by massive doping scandal

Indian sports hit by massive doping scandal

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

A chunk of athletes, including Asian Games medallist Kiran and badminton player Krishna Prasad Garaga have been suspended by NADA

China Open: Malvika stuns Paris Olympics medallist Tunjung

China Open: Malvika stuns Paris Olympics medallist Tunjung

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Malvika Bansod pulled off a sensational straight-game victory over Paris Olympics bronze medallist Gregoria Mariska Tanjong of Indonesia in the women's singles opening round.

Olympics: Boxer Lovlina advances to quarters

Olympics: Boxer Lovlina advances to quarters

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

The reigning world champion had won her Tokyo bronze in the 69kg category.

Double podium finish for India in Portland

Double podium finish for India in Portland

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

Several Indian elite middle and long-distance athletes currently training in Colorado are competing in Portland Track Festival.

Sreejesh to join Manu Bhaker as India's flag-bearer

Sreejesh to join Manu Bhaker as India's flag-bearer

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

IOA President PT Usha said Sreejesh was "both an emotional and popular choice within the IOA leadership".

India's big stars who will miss Asian Games 2023

India's big stars who will miss Asian Games 2023

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

A few Indian stars will have to go through the disappointment of watching all the action from afar.

Hockey's 11 heroes turned double Olympic medallists

Hockey's 11 heroes turned double Olympic medallists

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

The Indian hockey team that won a second successive Olympic bronze for the country here on Thursday featured 11 players, who will come back as two-time medallists from the quadrennial showpiece.

ACT Hockey: Pakistan's players are like my brothers: Harmanpreet

ACT Hockey: Pakistan's players are like my brothers: Harmanpreet

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

India captain Harmanpreet Singh is excited to resume the rivalry against Pakistan in the most-awaited round-robin match of the Asian Champions Trophy on Saturday.