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Asian Games Chess: India off to winning start in team events

Asian Games Chess: India off to winning start in team events

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Indian men and women opened their campaign in the chess team event at the Asian Games with easy wins over Mongolia and Philippines respectively, in Hangzhou on Friday.

We will continue to implement tactical changes at ACT: Fulton

We will continue to implement tactical changes at ACT: Fulton

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

India finished third in the 100th anniversary Spanish Hockey Federation international tournament in Terrassa. The team beat reigning FIH Pro League champions Netherlands 2-1 in the third-fourth play-off match on Sunday.

Indian swimmers rewrite history at Asian Games!

Indian swimmers rewrite history at Asian Games!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Tanish, Srihari, and Anand had previously contributed to setting the national record with a time of 3:23.72 at the 2019 Asian Age Group Championships.

Ruturaj-led Indian team depart for Asian Games

Ruturaj-led Indian team depart for Asian Games

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan -- the top-five ranked teams in the ICC T20I rankings are the top seeds and have been granted direct entry into the quarter-finals.

If like me, this generation had hunger we will have more medals: Mary Kom

If like me, this generation had hunger we will have more medals: Mary Kom

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

Six-time world champion boxer MC Mary Kom feels the new generation of athletes is not hungry enough like her to achieve success and gets satisfied with just one big achievement.

ACT champs India among Top 3 in FIH rankings

ACT champs India among Top 3 in FIH rankings

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

On Saturday, the Harmanpreet Singh-led side defeated Malaysia 4-3 to lift the ACT title. They made an incredible comeback from 1-3 down.

Asian Para Games: India bag 17 medals, including 3 gold

Asian Para Games: India bag 17 medals, including 3 gold

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

Prachi Yadav became the first Indian to win a para canoe gold in the Asian Para Games.

IOA's desperate plea rejected! Indian wrestling team faces race against time for Asian Games selection

IOA's desperate plea rejected! Indian wrestling team faces race against time for Asian Games selection

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Asian Games organisers reject IOA request for further extension of deadline for sending entries of Indian wrestlers

Asian Games: Roshibina Devi assures India of Wushu bronze

Asian Games: Roshibina Devi assures India of Wushu bronze

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

She was a gold medallist in the same category at the 2019 South Asian Games in Kathmandu-Pokhara.

Asian Games: Indian swimmers put on disappointing show

Asian Games: Indian swimmers put on disappointing show

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Srihari finishes 6th, Likith and men's 4x200m freestyle team 7th.

Asian Games: Aman wins bronze: Bajrang returns empty-handed

Asian Games: Aman wins bronze: Bajrang returns empty-handed

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Sonam Malik (65kg) and Kiran (76kg) also lost their respective semi-finals in the women's competition to go out of the gold medal race as four of the five Indians in action fell at the last-four stage.

Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra picks his alternate career option

Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra picks his alternate career option

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

If he hadn't picked up javelin as a sport then what would world champions and Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra choose as a career? In an exciting rapid India's golden boy opened up on his alternate career options!

He knows how to work with me: Manu Bhaker

He knows how to work with me: Manu Bhaker

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

Ace Indian pistol shooter Manu Bhaker on Sunday indicated that not being allowed the freedom to take her personal coach Jaspal Rana in major international competitions could be holding back her performance, and requested the NRAI to resolve the issue.

Indian rowers aim high after Asian Games triumph

Indian rowers aim high after Asian Games triumph

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Unprecedented 5 Medals at Asian Games: What's Next for Coach Ismail Baig?"

ISL schedule out, but clubs in fix over player availability

ISL schedule out, but clubs in fix over player availability

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

League organisers FSDL announced the fixtures of the first half of the ISL till December 29. The 12-team ISL, now the country's top tier league, will be in its 10th edition.

No role in selection of athletes for Asian Games: Sports ministry

No role in selection of athletes for Asian Games: Sports ministry

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Responding to a petition filed by three boxers over their non-selection for the upcoming Asian Games, the Union Sports Ministry on Monday told the Punjab and Haryana High Court it has no role in the selection of athletes.

Asian Games to act as Paris Olympics qualifiers

Asian Games to act as Paris Olympics qualifiers

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

The Asian Games normally serves as the Olympic qualifiers but there was some confusion after the Hangzhou Asian Games were postponed from last year to this year due to the COVID-19 situation in China.

SRH vs MI: All records set and broken

SRH vs MI: All records set and broken

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Here is a look at all the records broken in the game:

India eyes Asian Games success with Dhawan as captain

India eyes Asian Games success with Dhawan as captain

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

There are indications that Shikhar Dhawan may make a comeback as the captain of the India 'B' team at the Asian Games

Injury to podium: Chanu's medal plan for Paris Olympics

Injury to podium: Chanu's medal plan for Paris Olympics

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

Injuries are mentally challenging, delighted to be back in competition: Mirabai Chanu

Will gymnast Dipa find a spot in Asian Games squad?

Will gymnast Dipa find a spot in Asian Games squad?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

'The football teams have also been given a relaxation, and so, Dipa too should be considered. We have received positive response from SAI. She is likely to get cleared this week.'

Dhoni instrumental in Dube's impactful comeback

Dhoni instrumental in Dube's impactful comeback

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

'When I came to bat, I wanted to implement what I have learnt from MS Dhoni about finishing games. I keep speaking to Mahi bhai. He tells me about how to tackle different situations.'

Asian Indoor Athletics: Toor, Jyothi, Harmilan bag gold

Asian Indoor Athletics: Toor, Jyothi, Harmilan bag gold

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Ace shot putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor and hurdler Jyothi Yarraji rewrote their national records, while long distance sensation Harmilan Bains sizzled on the track.

Shivam Dube Is Now In T20 World Cup Mix

Shivam Dube Is Now In T20 World Cup Mix

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

'Playing after a long time and batting at No. 4 was a bit of pressure for me, but I had one thing on my mind that I had to play my style of cricket.'

Tejaswin Shankar questions government jobs for Khelo India winners

Tejaswin Shankar questions government jobs for Khelo India winners

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Giving out sports quota jobs to youth and junior athletes not a good idea: Tejaswin Shankar

Working closely with someone of his calibre has been a boon: Sreejesh

Working closely with someone of his calibre has been a boon: Sreejesh

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

The Indian Men's Hockey Team Goalkeeper PR Sreejesh opened up on the team's preparations for the upcoming 100th Anniversary Spanish Hockey Federation - International Tournament and Hero Asian Champions Trophy.

Can Neeraj, Sindhu Create History In Paris?

Can Neeraj, Sindhu Create History In Paris?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Another gold medal in Paris would further elevate Neeraj Chopra's status as the greatest ever athlete in the history of Indian sport.

IOC bans Russian Olympic Committee

IOC bans Russian Olympic Committee

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Thursday's ruling does not affect any decision on Russian and Belarusian athletes' participation at the Paris 2024 Olympics which the IOC will take at a later date.

Defending Olympic gold in Paris will be tough: Neeraj

Defending Olympic gold in Paris will be tough: Neeraj

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Neeraj Chopra has displayed sizzling form in season 2023, winning almost everything on offer. However, the star athlete has no qualms admitting that defending his gold medal at the Paris Olympics will be a huge challenge since maintaining top form on a consistent basis is not easy.

Asian Games: Bronze medal eludes Judoka Tulika Maan

Asian Games: Bronze medal eludes Judoka Tulika Maan

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

India were unfortunate to miss a medal in men's 100kg where Avtar Singh sustained an injury and conceded his quarter-final and repechage matches.

Asian Games: Big boost for Indian football team...

Asian Games: Big boost for Indian football team...

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Veteran striker Sunil Chhetri will be spearheading the Indian challenge and besides his longtime teammate Sandeep Jhingan, he will also be able to avail the services of Chinglensana Singh and Lalchungnunga.

Asiad basketball: Winning start for Indian men, women lose

Asiad basketball: Winning start for Indian men, women lose

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

On Wednesday, the men's team will play their second match of Pool C against Macau-China.

Asian Games: Archers Jyothi, Deotale claim hat-trick of golds!

Asian Games: Archers Jyothi, Deotale claim hat-trick of golds!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

India's archers signed off with a historic haul of nine medals at the 2023 Asian Games.

Men's football: India play out draw with Myanmar

Men's football: India play out draw with Myanmar

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

India enter round of 16 in men's football

Chess: Easy wins see India teams stay in second spot

Chess: Easy wins see India teams stay in second spot

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Arjun Erigaisi's win over In-Jung Gu came after a stiff fight with the Korean having gained an advantage before slipping up.

Asian Games: Sarvanan slips to 2nd spot, Neha third

Asian Games: Sarvanan slips to 2nd spot, Neha third

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Sarvanan was ranked fifth in the seventh race to go down to second spot with five more races lined up in the Olympic Qualifying Event.

Postponed Asian Games to be held in Sept-Oct 2023

Postponed Asian Games to be held in Sept-Oct 2023

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

The Hangzhou Asian Games, which could not be hosted this year because of COVID-19, will be held from September 23 to October 8 2023.

Rinku Rocks!

Rinku Rocks!

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Rinku Singh's T20 International stats are mind-boggling!

Asian Games: Manju-Baboo win 35km race walk mixed team bronze

Asian Games: Manju-Baboo win 35km race walk mixed team bronze

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

India's race walkers Manju Rani and Ram Baboo won the bronze medal in the inaugural 35km mixed team event at the Asian Games.

India shines: Historic 73 medals at Asian Para Games

India shines: Historic 73 medals at Asian Para Games

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

The Indian contingent has surpassed its previous record from the 2018 Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, China, with a total of 73 medals in the current edition.