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World Para GP: India sweep men's discus throw F11

World Para GP: India sweep men's discus throw F11

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

India dominated the men's 100 metres T44 category, in which Mit Bharatbha Patel sprinted to gold in 12.67 seconds.

India's Olympic Heartbreak: 6 Near-Misses

India's Olympic Heartbreak: 6 Near-Misses

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

Six Indian athletes found themselves agonisingly close to the podium, ultimately falling short.

Khelo India Para Games: Seema, Jhandu set new records

Khelo India Para Games: Seema, Jhandu set new records

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Punjab's Seema Rani broke a national record in powerlifting, lifting 97kg in the women's elite 61kg category at the Khelo India Para Games in New Delhi.

Special Olympics Winter Games: Bharti, Nirmala shine

Special Olympics Winter Games: Bharti, Nirmala shine

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

Meanwhile, Abhishek Kumar, (division M02), claimed silver in the Novice Giant Slalom Final, further adding to India's impressive tally.

Doping scandal rocks wrestling: 5 minors, 1 Olympian face ban

Doping scandal rocks wrestling: 5 minors, 1 Olympian face ban

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

A look at NADA's list of suspended athletes reveals that wrestling has the second most dope offenders among all sporting disciplines in India.

Why Anju Bobby George is envious of today's athletes?

Why Anju Bobby George is envious of today's athletes?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

I envy today's athletes because I was in wrong era: Anju Bobby George

Can NC Classic emulate Mondo Classic's charm?

Can NC Classic emulate Mondo Classic's charm?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

Neeraj Chopra Classic: Double Olympic medallist hopes to spark javelin revolution in India

Cabinet clears Ahmedabad as 'ideal host' for 2030 CWG

Cabinet clears Ahmedabad as 'ideal host' for 2030 CWG

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

"Commonwealth Games in India would leave lasting impact by boosting tourism, and creating jobs, the Government said in a statement.

Jr World Cup: Tejaswani wins gold in women's 25m pistol

Jr World Cup: Tejaswani wins gold in women's 25m pistol

Rediff.com26 May 2025

Tejaswani aggregated 31 after firing 50 shots in the eight-women final in the women's 25m pistol event.

India's next big javelin star after Neeraj Chopra?

India's next big javelin star after Neeraj Chopra?

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Sachin Yadav, who will be competing in his first international competition in the Asian Championships, is considered the next big thing in men's javelin after Neeraj Chopra.

Check out Indian athletes who've qualified for Paralympics

Check out Indian athletes who've qualified for Paralympics

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

All Indian athletes who've qualified for the paralympic games

Will India host the World Athletics Championships 2027?

Will India host the World Athletics Championships 2027?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

India yet to make formal bid for hosting World Athletics Championships in 2027

Where is Neeraj Chopra heading to recharge for 2026?

Where is Neeraj Chopra heading to recharge for 2026?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Neeraj Chopra spoke a bit about his hopes from the next season, his love for all things Swiss and the eager traveller in him who doesn't mind giving in to occasionally unplanned wanderlust.

Paralympics: Rongali finishes 5th in shot put final

Paralympics: Rongali finishes 5th in shot put final

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

Rongali, who had won a silver in the Asian Para Games last year in China, produced a personal best of 10.63m but that was enough for a fifth-place finish in a top-class field.

India's 2036 Olympics push: Key meeting in Hyderabad

India's 2036 Olympics push: Key meeting in Hyderabad

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Union sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya will chair a two-day meeting with his state-level counterparts, senior administrators, and key government officials in Hyderabad to 'exchange ideas and craft a roadmap' for India's Olympic preparations.

Targeting World C'ships, Neeraj to work on problem areas

Targeting World C'ships, Neeraj to work on problem areas

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Needless to say, his next big target is to finish on top of the podium at the World Athletics Championships.

Shot putter Khatua controversially excluded from list of Paris-bound athletes

Shot putter Khatua controversially excluded from list of Paris-bound athletes

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

The sports ministry cleared the final contingent that also features 140 support staff and officials, of which 72 "have been approved at cost to the Government" to meet the "requirements" of the travelling sportspersons.

Ajay Singh Continues Reign At BFI Helm

Ajay Singh Continues Reign At BFI Helm

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

Incumbent Ajay Singh was on Thursday re-elected President of the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) for a third consecutive term after his comprehensive victory over Jaslal Pradhan in the long-overdue polls.

Asian U-18 C'ship: Nishchay clinches shot put silver

Asian U-18 C'ship: Nishchay clinches shot put silver

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

Shot putter Nishchay wins silver for his 2nd medal at Asian U-18 Athletics Championship.

Neeraj Chopra finishes eight in javelin final, Sachin fourth

Neeraj Chopra finishes eight in javelin final, Sachin fourth

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

eeraj Chopra endured a nightmarish outing at the World Championships' men's javelin throw finals to end a disappointing eighth at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

WUG Controversy: 6 Indian shuttlers 'demand justice'

WUG Controversy: 6 Indian shuttlers 'demand justice'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

Six of the 12 Indian badminton players were barred from participating at the World University Games due to an alleged administrative lapse.

Sharath Kamal's 11-year plan to win TT Olympic gold

Sharath Kamal's 11-year plan to win TT Olympic gold

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Recently-retired Indian table tennis great A Sharath Kamal has given himself 11 years to produce the country's first Olympic medallist in the racket sport and German football club Borussia Dortmund could end up being his unlikely ally in pursuit of this path-breaking dream.

Shooter Avani wins historic 2nd Paralympic gold medal

Shooter Avani wins historic 2nd Paralympic gold medal

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Winner of the gold medal at the Tokyo Paralympics three years ago, Avani Lekhara shot a remarkable 249.7, breaking her own Paralympic record of 249.6 set in Tokyo.

Bindra, Jwala slam Shobhaa De for mocking India's athletes in Rio

Bindra, Jwala slam Shobhaa De for mocking India's athletes in Rio

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Shobhaa De took to Twitter to post a harsh and stinging message for the Indian athletes currently competing at the Rio Olympic Games.

India's Paralympians shatter records, defy limits

India's Paralympians shatter records, defy limits

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

India's para-athletes, defying physical limitations, showcased exceptional determination in their recent Paralympic campaign, contributing to a historic medal haul of 29.

Paralympics: India's schedule on September 3, 2024

Paralympics: India's schedule on September 3, 2024

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

India schedule for the sixth day of the Paris Paralympics on Tuesday.

Neeraj vows to raise the flag higher at home

Neeraj vows to raise the flag higher at home

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

Ahead of the Neeraj Chopra (NC) Classic in Bengaluru, two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra expressed his emotions for the tournament where he said that the national flag has to fly higher on its own soil.

World University Games: Sojan qualifies for long jump final

World University Games: Sojan qualifies for long jump final

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

Asian Games silver medallist Ancy Sojan made it to the women's long jump final on an ordinary day for the Indians in the World University Games, in Berlin, on Monday.

Can Aleksandrovich take Indian javelin stars to new heights?

Can Aleksandrovich take Indian javelin stars to new heights?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Aleksandrovich boasts an impressive career, with a personal best throw of 92.61m, a Russian national record set in Sheffield in 2002.

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.

Ahead of WC, Sreejesh mentors juniors with books and belief

Ahead of WC, Sreejesh mentors juniors with books and belief

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

Sreejesh, a two-time Olympic bronze medallist, believes India have the potential to finish on the podium in the upcoming junior World Cup to be held in Chennai and Madurai from November 28 till December 10.

'Cricket is India's religion, but...'

'Cricket is India's religion, but...'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

World Athletics boss Sebastian Coe is quite aware that cricket is nothing short of "religion" in India but he feels it shouldn't be viewed as a "roadblock" for other sports

Paralympians Soar, But Await India Inc's Leap Of Faith

Paralympians Soar, But Await India Inc's Leap Of Faith

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

'Historically, there hasn't been much representation around para-athletes from a brand perspective.' 'With their best medal tally in Paris, it has triggered considerable organic interest.'

Will Bengaluru witness Neeraj face-off with Arshad?

Will Bengaluru witness Neeraj face-off with Arshad?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

Neeraj Chopra's event granted category A status by World Athletics.

Proud Indian athletes sign off from Asian Games with record haul

Proud Indian athletes sign off from Asian Games with record haul

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

India's final tally in Hangzhou stood at 28 gold, 38 silver and 41 bronze, a quantum leap from the 70 medals the contingent bagged at Jakarta in 2018.

How Sindhu is adapting to demands of modern badminton

How Sindhu is adapting to demands of modern badminton

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

'We have been working on that, especially in terms of being more patient to continue that rally and keep the shuttle in the court for a longer period of time. Because we have to make changes every time the game changes.'

Early celebration costs Nitin gold in Asian U-18 5000m race walk

Early celebration costs Nitin gold in Asian U-18 5000m race walk

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

Nitin Gupta narrowly missed out on a gold medal after an early celebration cost him the top spot in the 5000m race walk at the Asian Under-18 Athletics Championships.

Neeraj thanks fans after win in Bengaluru

Neeraj thanks fans after win in Bengaluru

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

'I didn't expect such a crowd and support in the first season.'

Self-doubt killed, Chanu sets sights on another Olympic medal

Self-doubt killed, Chanu sets sights on another Olympic medal

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Fit-again Chanu taking it easy in training while eyeing 90kg plus snatch lift in Paris

Is Neeraj Chopra India's greatest athlete?

Is Neeraj Chopra India's greatest athlete?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

'I don't think I should think about that, it's up to the people to think'