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What went wrong with the Indian hockey team at London?

What went wrong with the Indian hockey team at London?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2012

Bikash Mohapata analyses the Indian Hockey team's disastrous performance with former India players Joaquim Carvalho and M M Sommaya.

Sreejesh Rocks Mundu At Eiffel Tower

Sreejesh Rocks Mundu At Eiffel Tower

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

Paris Olympics hero P R Sreejesh made a stylish statement on Sunday.

Indian archery team depart for Tokyo Olympics

Indian archery team depart for Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

Seasoned Das and Tarundeep Rai among men and Deepika in the women's section will headline the Indian recurve archery contingent at the Games.

Proud to Represent India: Neeraj, Sen celebrate R-Day

Proud to Represent India: Neeraj, Sen celebrate R-Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

As the nation celebrates its 76th Republic Day, India's sports fraternity took to social media to share their patriotic sentiments and wishes with fans across the country on Sunday.

Indian football hits new low with shock loss to Afghanistan

Indian football hits new low with shock loss to Afghanistan

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

India suffered one of its most embarrassing defeat in recent years despite Sunil Chhetri's 94th international goal in his 150th match.

What went wrong for Indian boxers in Paris?

What went wrong for Indian boxers in Paris?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

Expectations were high from Paris and observers of the game felt at least one, if not two medals, could be expected from the six boxers who qualified.

'India's hockey players fitter than cricketers': Hardik

'India's hockey players fitter than cricketers': Hardik

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Vice-captain Hardik Singh claimed India's hockey players are much fitter as compared to the country's cricketers.

CWG: AFI constitutes inquiry committee to probe athletes' ouster

CWG: AFI constitutes inquiry committee to probe athletes' ouster

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

The names of AFI's Chief Mefical Officer Arun Mendiratta and national chief coach Bahadur Singh, who has not gone to Gold Coast, are being considered for the panel.

NADA raids P T Usha School of Athletics

NADA raids P T Usha School of Athletics

Rediff.com29 Jul 2011

Continuing its drive against drug cheats following the doping scandal in Indian athletics, the National Anti Doping Agency officials conducted a surprise raid on the P T Usha School of Athletics in Kozhikode, Kerala, on Friday.

CWG 2022: India's track & field medal quest begins

CWG 2022: India's track & field medal quest begins

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

Long jumper Murali Sreeshankar, steeplechaser Avinash Sable, veteran discus thrower Seema Punia and javelin thrower Annu Rani are expected to win medals at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

These sporting icons are Gukesh's role models

These sporting icons are Gukesh's role models

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

He also spooke about the routine he does between moves -- closing his eyes between moves .

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.

Chase gold, not grades: Bhutia

Chase gold, not grades: Bhutia

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

Bhaichung Bhutia urges 'sports first' shift in Indian education to create world champions

Ambani honours Neeraj, Aman, Sreejesh

Ambani honours Neeraj, Aman, Sreejesh

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

Nita Ambani extended her congratulations to India's triumphant athletes

'Who Passed India's Olympic Uniform?'

'Who Passed India's Olympic Uniform?'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

'aris can be boiling hot in July. The choice of viscose over cotton was deliberate. Cotton would have crushed badly. We used viscose because it is a wood pulp fibre and lets you breathe. It is cooler than silk. We had to consider breathability because the athletes would be on a barge, in the heat, for up to five hours.'

2 athletes in contention for Olympics fail dope tests at Indian GP

2 athletes in contention for Olympics fail dope tests at Indian GP

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

Two athletes, who are in contention for the Olympic Games, have failed dope tests conducted at the Indian Grand Prix in Patiala last month, the National Anti Doping Agency's director general Navin Agarwal said on Saturday.

Why India's archers are the team to beat at the Asian Games

Why India's archers are the team to beat at the Asian Games

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

The 44-year-old took charge of the Indian team in December and his contract is up for renewal after the Asian Games.

Coronavirus Impact: Indian archery team pulls out of Asia Cup

Coronavirus Impact: Indian archery team pulls out of Asia Cup

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

India were to send a second-string team for the tournament and all the tickets and booking arrangements had been done. The decision to pull out was taken after getting the Sports Authority of India advisory on Wednesday evening.

IOA increases support staff ratio for Paris Olympics

IOA increases support staff ratio for Paris Olympics

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Trying to give the best support to Indian contingent but still being criticised: IOA chief PT Usha

PICS: Tejaswin wins CWG bronze in men's high jump

PICS: Tejaswin wins CWG bronze in men's high jump

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Tejaswin Shankar opened Indian athletics team's medal account with a bronze in the men's high jump event in the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Wednesday.

India's athletics coach found dead in hostel room

India's athletics coach found dead in hostel room

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

'We don't know the cause of death. We will know it later after post mortem'

'Kohli Writing Final Chapter Of His Story'

'Kohli Writing Final Chapter Of His Story'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

'Greatness isn't just about what they achieve in their prime. It's about how they adapt, endure, and finish.'
'Kohli, Smith, and Root are writing the final chapters of their stories, and we should honour their courage as much as their brilliance.'

Wrestler Antim back in India post Paris drama

Wrestler Antim back in India post Paris drama

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Antim Panghal returns to India after Olympic controversy

Independence Day: India's 5 greatest sports triumphs

Independence Day: India's 5 greatest sports triumphs

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Let's delve into the five most notable sporting accomplishments that India has achieved post August 15, 1947.

'There Was Fear While Running'

'There Was Fear While Running'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

'When you are scoring runs and taking wickets, everyone is standing with you.' 'But the real test is to realise who is with you during your tough times.'

Indian hockey team's biggest asset is...

Indian hockey team's biggest asset is...

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

Pillay said fitness is the key asset of the Manpreet Singh-led side going into the Games

World U20: India qualify for 4x400m mixed relay final

World U20: India qualify for 4x400m mixed relay final

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

The Indians clocked their season best performance of 3:22.54s to finish second in heat one and overall third.

SEE: Coe says India making progress in track and field

SEE: Coe says India making progress in track and field

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

The Indian quartet of Bharath S, Priya Mohan, Summy and Kapil clocked 3:20.60 seconds to finish third in the final of the 4x400m relay team event.

Indian decathlete fails dope test at Asian Athletics meet

Indian decathlete fails dope test at Asian Athletics meet

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

Jagtar's urine sample 'A', collected during the Federation Cup National Championships in Patiala last month by the NADA, has returned positive for meldonium and he has been put under provisional suspension.

Why Brands Are Chasing Olympic Medalists

Why Brands Are Chasing Olympic Medalists

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

'There's significant interest from both existing and new sponsors who recognise the value of associating with Olympic athletes.'

Manu Bhaker Creates History In Paris

Manu Bhaker Creates History In Paris

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

No Indian athlete since Independence has won multiple medals at a single Games.

PM Modi congratulates Manu-Sarabjot

PM Modi congratulates Manu-Sarabjot

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

Bhaker was composure personified while Singh played an ideal foil as the pair won the 10m air pistol mixed team bronze defeating South Korea to script history at the Olympics on Tuesday.

PIX: Paralympic champions return to grand welcome

PIX: Paralympic champions return to grand welcome

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

India's athletes finished with their best ever haul of 29 medals -- including seven golds -- at the just-concluded Paralympic Games in Paris.

Olympics Athletics: Indians disappoint in 20km race walk

Olympics Athletics: Indians disappoint in 20km race walk

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

Sandeep finishes 23rd, Irfan and Rahul 47th and 51st

What's Neeraj's advice to the youth

What's Neeraj's advice to the youth

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

'To the youth, I would say that they should not assume in the starting itself that they would be bagging medals. They should exercise patience, because sports consume a lot of your time.'

PHOTOS: PM Modi gives Rio-bound athletes a special send-off

PHOTOS: PM Modi gives Rio-bound athletes a special send-off

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Monday, met the Indian athletes who will represent the country at the forthcoming Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and wished them luck.

Shooter's 'late' arrival costs India gold at Junior Worlds

Shooter's 'late' arrival costs India gold at Junior Worlds

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

Umesh Choudhary was penalised two points for 'reporting late' to the preparation arena ahead of the 10m finals, which cost him the gold medal in the eight-shooter final.

The King of Polo Rides Off Into The Ages

The King of Polo Rides Off Into The Ages

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

Colonel Billie Sodhi's life and family heritage reflect an unwavering commitment to excellence in polo, equestrian sports, and a rare, enduring athletic legacy.

Asian Para Games: Indians denied entry to Athletes village

Asian Para Games: Indians denied entry to Athletes village

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

A top official of the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) said that the para-athletes were initially denied entry when they arrived at the Games Village as the Sports Ministry had not till then cleared funds to the tune of US$2.5 lakh.

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.