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No football team for Asian Games? Coach Stimac writes to PM

No football team for Asian Games? Coach Stimac writes to PM

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Indian football team's head coach Igor Stimac has called upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention to ensure the team's participation at the Asian Games.

India to field second-string hockey teams for C'wealth Games

India to field second-string hockey teams for C'wealth Games

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

The Birmingham Commonwealth Games is scheduled from July 28 to August 8, while the Asian Games will be held from September 10 to 25 this year.

Asian Games: India's Schedule on October 3

Asian Games: India's Schedule on October 3

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

Following is India's schedule at the Asian Games on Tuesday, October 3.

ACT 2023: 'India and Pakistan should play more matches'

ACT 2023: 'India and Pakistan should play more matches'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

The arrival of India's neighbouring nations Pakistan and China in Chennai on Tuesday night energised the city's atmosphere ahead of the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023.

IOA approaches OCA for extension as protesting wrestlers want...

IOA approaches OCA for extension as protesting wrestlers want...

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

IOA approached the Olympic Council of Asia, seeking an extension of the July 15 deadline for providing details of the country's wrestling squad for the Asian Games.

Satwik-Chirag keep gold medal hopes alive; Prannoy bags bronze

Satwik-Chirag keep gold medal hopes alive; Prannoy bags bronze

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

H S Prannoy signed off with a bronze -- India's first medal in men's singles at the Asian Games in 41 years,.

Asian Games: India women win team silver; Ramita bags bronze

Asian Games: India women win team silver; Ramita bags bronze

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

India's shooters opened their account at the Asian Games, bagging the women's team silver in the 10m air rifle event in Hangzhou on Sunday.

Asian Games: India's schedule on October 4

Asian Games: India's schedule on October 4

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

Following is India's schedule at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Wednesday, October 4.

How giant-slayer Prannoy made his place in the sun

How giant-slayer Prannoy made his place in the sun

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Focus on nutrition, tailor-made training for specific opponents key to Prannoy's success.

Asian Games: India's archers on fire, enter quarters in all six team events

Asian Games: India's archers on fire, enter quarters in all six team events

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

India's archers showed tenacity and authority in equal measure to storm into the quarter-finals in all the six team events of the Asian Games.

Asian Games: Here's what motivates squash veteran Joshna!

Asian Games: Here's what motivates squash veteran Joshna!

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

Joshna Chinappa is making a 'mind-boggling' sixth appearance at the Asian Games, having made her debut as a 15-year-old a couple of decades ago in 2002.

Asian Games: India's schedule on October 2

Asian Games: India's schedule on October 2

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

India's schedule at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Monday, October 2.

G20 Summit: Time For India To Raise Stature

G20 Summit: Time For India To Raise Stature

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

'The group commands 85 per cent of the global GDP, and if you are able to convey your point of view effectively to this group then you have reached more or less all the important players that matter.'

Neeraj Chopra and Co. ready to dominate Asian Games

Neeraj Chopra and Co. ready to dominate Asian Games

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Neeraj Chopra will be the cynosure of all eyes as India begins its athletics campaign in the Asian Games

Magnus is not invincible: Praggnanandhaa

Magnus is not invincible: Praggnanandhaa

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

Praggnanandhaa said just talking to the Indian chess wizard (Anand) boosts his confidence.

Equestrian gold comes after sacrifices and an arduous journey

Equestrian gold comes after sacrifices and an arduous journey

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

'It was not easy. I did not have the normal life of a teenager because I have been busy training with my horses. But it is all worth now. During Diwali and Holi, I was alone. The motivation was the goal of winning medals for India. So, we endured all this A big shout out to our horses also. We are nothing without them.'

Srikanth's Asian Games dream: Can he overcome the odds?

Srikanth's Asian Games dream: Can he overcome the odds?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Srikanth eyes elusive Asian Games medal, hopes to be third time lucky

Asian Champions Trophy Hockey: 'Pakistan will surprise India'

Asian Champions Trophy Hockey: 'Pakistan will surprise India'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Pakistan head coach Muhammad Saqlain admitted that India are ahead of his side in terms of preparations.

In-form Lakshya looking forward to good show at World C'ships

In-form Lakshya looking forward to good show at World C'ships

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

A year ago, following the World Championships, Sen underwent nasal surgery to treat a deviated septum. What followed was an extended recovery process that took eight months.

Huge boost for India's sportsperson in Union Budget

Huge boost for India's sportsperson in Union Budget

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

The Sports Ministry has got a fillip with the government allocating Rs 3,397.32 crore, an increase of Rs 723.97 crore, in the Union Budget on Wednesday.

Powerlifter Sudhir wins CWG Para heavyweight gold

Powerlifter Sudhir wins CWG Para heavyweight gold

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Sudhir lifted 208kg in his first attempt before increasing the weight to 212kg in his second to gather 134.5 points and break the Games record.

Asian Games: India's Schedule on September 28

Asian Games: India's Schedule on September 28

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Following is India's schedule at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, on Thursday, September 28.

Srikanth, Chaliha top trials, make Asian Games teams

Srikanth, Chaliha top trials, make Asian Games teams

Rediff.com8 May 2023

The selectors had also proposed to pick one pair each for men's and women's doubles and two mixed doubles combinations through a round-robin tournament format to decide the final standings.

No sponsors, no problem: How Gukesh funded his chess dreams

No sponsors, no problem: How Gukesh funded his chess dreams

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

Gukesh aims to keep improving after becoming India No 1 without sponsorship support

Unadkat vs Shardul: Who will secure India's WC dream?

Unadkat vs Shardul: Who will secure India's WC dream?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

As per ICC rule, every team has to submit its initial squad of 15 by September 5 but the final submission can be done by September 27

Antim Panghal wins 53kg trial despite legal battle

Antim Panghal wins 53kg trial despite legal battle

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

The 19-year-old Panghal put up a dominant show in the 53kg category, winning all her bouts without much fuss.

Media supporting Brij Bhushan more than us: wrestlers

Media supporting Brij Bhushan more than us: wrestlers

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

The protesting wrestlers on Sunday accused the media of supporting Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh more than the players.

Nikhat, Lovlina qualify for Asian Games

Nikhat, Lovlina qualify for Asian Games

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

At the Asian Games, women pugilists will compete in five weight categories: 51kg, 57kg, 60kg, 69kg and 75kg. While the Olympics will have six weight classes -- 50kg, 54kg, 57kg, 60kg, 66kg and 75kg.

Will Dhawan rise again after Asian Games snub?

Will Dhawan rise again after Asian Games snub?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Shikhar Dhawan was a 'bit shocked' at his exclusion from India's Asian Games squad

Chhetri headlines India's best Asian Games squad

Chhetri headlines India's best Asian Games squad

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

With Chhetri and Stimac at helm, AIFF hoping for strong show in Asian Games

Jaspal Rana makes sensational comeback to revive Manu Bhaker's shooting career

Jaspal Rana makes sensational comeback to revive Manu Bhaker's shooting career

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Manu's split with Rana was being attributed as the main reason for her forgettable performance in Tokyo

How Sergio Pagni produced world champion Indian archers

How Sergio Pagni produced world champion Indian archers

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Compound archery chief coach Sergio Pagni opened up on India's recipes for securing historic three gold medals in the recent World Championships.

Breaking into world's top three my target now: Prannoy

Breaking into world's top three my target now: Prannoy

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

India's star shuttler H S Prannoy doesn't want to think about Paris right now and is instead focussing on "short-term targets" like breaking into the world's top three.

Will boxing great M C Mary Kom turn pro next year?

Will boxing great M C Mary Kom turn pro next year?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

M C Mary Kom has not given up hope of returning to the ring and said she still has at least three-four years in which she can make a pro career.

'Women boxers will return with 3-4 gold medals from Asian Games'

'Women boxers will return with 3-4 gold medals from Asian Games'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

'The experience and dedication of our boxers make me confident in their abilities to excel at the Asian Games.'

Protesting wrestlers will be allowed to compete in Asian Games trials

Protesting wrestlers will be allowed to compete in Asian Games trials

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Elite wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia, who are staging a sit-in protest at Jantar, will not be stopped from competing in the trials for this year's Asian Games.

Ahead of Winter Olympics, China sees spurt in Delta cases

Ahead of Winter Olympics, China sees spurt in Delta cases

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

China has reported a spike in COVID-19 infections in Zhejiang Province which registered 138 locally-transmitted confirmed cases stated to be that of new Delta strain "sub-lineage AY.4", prompting authorities to bar millions of people in the eastern province from travelling.

Esports is now official in India

Esports is now official in India

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) too, is going big on popularising e-Sport with Singapore being confirmed to host the inaugural Olympic Esports Week in June next year.

Reliance joins India's Olympic body as principal partner

Reliance joins India's Olympic body as principal partner

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

Mukesh Ambani, will become the IOA's principal partner and help the country's sports federations

Paddler Manika's ultimate aim is to win Olympic medal

Paddler Manika's ultimate aim is to win Olympic medal

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

The star Indian paddler is not taking too much pressure and wants to keep her focus.