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What's Yuvraj Singh planning with the Sports Minister?

What's Yuvraj Singh planning with the Sports Minister?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

The Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, met with the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) co-founder and ambassador, Yuvraj Singh and CEO Uttam Mundy at his office and praised the efforts being made to promote the sport across India.

Golfer Mane qualifies for Tokyo Olympics

Golfer Mane qualifies for Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

Udayan Mane on Tuesday qualified for his maiden Olympic Games, becoming the second Indian male golfer after Anirban Lahiri to make it to the mega-event, starting in Tokyo from July 23.

Golfer Diksha escapes unhurt from car accident; will compete at Olympics

Golfer Diksha escapes unhurt from car accident; will compete at Olympics

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Diksha Dagar, who is due to take part in the the Olympics next week, has escaped unhurt from a car accident.

The 'fearless' Indian golfer who has a 'flawless game'

The 'fearless' Indian golfer who has a 'flawless game'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

Shiv Kapur joined the chorus in showering praise on young Shubhankar Sharma, describing him as an 'exceptional talent' with maturity beyond his age.

Golfer Aditi Ashok aims for consistency ahead of Paris Olympics

Golfer Aditi Ashok aims for consistency ahead of Paris Olympics

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

'My results have been average. I have played good in streaks but not for all four days. I do feel I'm playing well so I'm looking forward to the summer events leading up to the Olympics...'

Young golfer Arjun donates Rs 3.3 lakh to fight coronavirus

Young golfer Arjun donates Rs 3.3 lakh to fight coronavirus

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Young Indian golfer Arjun Bhati on Tuesday announced that he has donated Rs 3.3 lkah to PM-CARES fund by selling off his torn shoes with which he won the Junior Golf World Championship in 2018. The Indian golfer had earlier donated Rs 4.3 lakh after giving away his 102 trophies to help the country in its fight against the coronavirus.

HI bring in vision coach to fine-tune India's reflex game

HI bring in vision coach to fine-tune India's reflex game

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

'She will work remote mostly, sometime online and sometime on the field. Starting December she is going to work with us till World Cup and Asian Games.'

Mumbai's teen golfer donates for club's COVID vaccine drive

Mumbai's teen golfer donates for club's COVID vaccine drive

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

Mumbai-based 19-year-old Indian golfer has donated all his prize money saved since the age of seven to fund the vaccination drive for the blue-collar staff of Chembur-based Bombay Presidency Golf club.

Indian golfer Bhullar ends long wait with win in Korea

Indian golfer Bhullar ends long wait with win in Korea

Rediff.com2 Oct 2016

Ganganjeet Bhullar ended a long trophy drought with a one-stroke victory at the Shinhan Donghae Open in South Korea on Sunday for his sixth title on the Asian Tour.

Why Indian cricketers are breaking down?

Why Indian cricketers are breaking down?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev expressed concern over the rising number of injuries among Indian cricketers, attributing it to the demanding schedule.

Golfers Lahiri, Rashid make giant strides in 2014

Golfers Lahiri, Rashid make giant strides in 2014

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

Success eluded them on the European and the PGA Tour but Indian golfers enjoyed a decent run in Asia, with rising talents Rashid Khan and Anirban Lahiri sharing four titles between them even as some seasoned veterans struggled in a mixed year for the sport.

Sharma tied-4th after season-best 66 in South Africa

Sharma tied-4th after season-best 66 in South Africa

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Indian golfer Shubhankar Sharma put together his best round of 2025 as he carded a six-under 66 to be tied-4th on the weather-affected opening day of the Investec South African Open Championship.

Is Sharmila Nicollet The Best Looking Golfer?

Is Sharmila Nicollet The Best Looking Golfer?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

She's got a great swing and a fabulous style and vice versa.

Olympics: Golfer Aditi misses medal by whisker

Olympics: Golfer Aditi misses medal by whisker

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

In the final round, she fired five birdies -- on the 5th, 6th, 8th, 13th and 14th holes -- against two bogeys on the 9th and 11th.

Mouni Roy's Bhootnii Gives You The Chills On OTT

Mouni Roy's Bhootnii Gives You The Chills On OTT

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

Kajol resumes her 'maa' duties and Adam Sandler is back to playing Happy Gilmore once again on this week's OTT special.

Commonwealth Games a shame, says golfer Randhawa

Commonwealth Games a shame, says golfer Randhawa

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

Disappointed with the controversy-ridden build-up for this year's Commonwealth Games, Indian golfer Jyoti Randhawa on Friday said the shoddy preparation for the quadrennial sporting extravaganza is nothing short of a national "shame".

LPGA Classic: Another top-10 finish for golfer Aditi Ashok

LPGA Classic: Another top-10 finish for golfer Aditi Ashok

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Aditi Ashok has risen to 15th on the LPGA's Race to CME Globe and could well go better than career-best 48th in world rankings.

Sharmila And Kenny's Olympic Love Story

Sharmila And Kenny's Olympic Love Story

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Sharmila Nicollet and Kenny Bednarek have been dating since 2020, the year he won his first silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics.

Golfer Himmat close to maiden win at ISPS

Golfer Himmat close to maiden win at ISPS

Rediff.com10 Sep 2011

Indian golfer Himmat Rai sparkled with a bogey-free four-under 66 amid blustery conditions to keep a share of the lead and inch closer to his maiden Asian Tour title after the third round of the ISPS Handa Singapore Classic on Saturday.

Asian Games: Golfer Rashid tied third after Day 2

Asian Games: Golfer Rashid tied third after Day 2

Rediff.com18 Nov 2010

Indian golfer Rashid Khan brought home an improved card of four-under 68 to lie tied third after the second round of the individual golf competition at the Asian Games in Guangzhou on Thursday.

COVID-19 hits golfers Chawrasia, Grace

COVID-19 hits golfers Chawrasia, Grace

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

Chawrasia in home quarantine; South African Grace tests positive at Barracuda Championship

Olympics: Golfer Aditi stays in medal hunt

Olympics: Golfer Aditi stays in medal hunt

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

Aditi kept herself in prime position of delivering a first-ever medal in golf for India with birdies on Hole Nos. 2, 5, 15, 17 and 18.

Aditi set for 24th Major - most by any Indian!

Aditi set for 24th Major - most by any Indian!

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Aditi Ashok, currently enjoying her best LPGA season, is all set to compete in her 24th Major, most by any Indian golfer.

Golfer Aditi scripts history, wins women's Indian Open

Golfer Aditi scripts history, wins women's Indian Open

Rediff.com13 Nov 2016

Teen golf sensation Aditi Ashok scripted history on Sunday as she became the first Indian woman to win a Ladies European Tour title by clinching the Hero Women's Indian Open in Gurgaon.

Indian men golfers placed fourth

Indian men golfers placed fourth

Rediff.com8 Dec 2006

India's Anirban Lahiri is tied sixth at the end of the first round in the men's golf competition at the 15th Asian Games.

Manu Bhaker Crowned BBC Sportswoman of the Year

Manu Bhaker Crowned BBC Sportswoman of the Year

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

Star Indian pistol shooter Manu Bhaker was named the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year, following her outstanding performance at the Paris Olympics.

India golfers get another shot at qualifying for Tokyo Games

India golfers get another shot at qualifying for Tokyo Games

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

The extension of qualifying period gives, at least half a dozen others among Indian men and possibly one woman, a chance to bid for a place in the Games.

Golfer Diksha gets late call to Tokyo Olympics

Golfer Diksha gets late call to Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

Diksha, who was born with a hearing impairment, will now have the unique honour of having represented India at both the Deaf Olympics in 2017, where she finished second for a silver medal, and the Tokyo Olympics 2020.

Manu vs Smriti vs Vinesh: Who will be top sportswoman?

Manu vs Smriti vs Vinesh: Who will be top sportswoman?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Paris Olympics double medallist Manu Bhaker, two-time Paralympics champion Avani Lekhara and ace wrestler Vinesh Phogat are among five athletes nominated for the BBC 'Indian Sportswoman of the Year' award.

Another high for golfer Lahiri! 1st Indian to qualify for President's Cup

Another high for golfer Lahiri! 1st Indian to qualify for President's Cup

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

World No. 40 Anirban Lahiri will be a part of the International Team, which will take on United States in the biennial Presidents Cup in Korea.

India golfer Lahiri tests positive for COVID-19

India golfer Lahiri tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

India's top golfer Anirban Lahiri has tested positive for COVID-19, ruling him out of at least a couple of events on the PGA Tour.

Kapil Dev joins hands with Andhra CM for golf boom

Kapil Dev joins hands with Andhra CM for golf boom

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Cricket legend and golf enthusiast Kapil Dev met with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday to discuss the expansion of golf in the state.

Ladies Open Golf: Diksha, Pranavi make cut in Finland

Ladies Open Golf: Diksha, Pranavi make cut in Finland

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

Diksha Dagar fought back strongly in the second round to make the cut alongside compatriot Pranavi Urs at the Ladies Open.

'The World Lost a Visionary'

'The World Lost a Visionary'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Stalwarts of Indian sports paid rich tributes to former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, who died on Thursday, describing him as a visionary, who had quiet strength and humility.

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 1, 2024

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 1, 2024

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

Check out Indian athletes' schedule for Thursday, August 1, Day 6 of competition

Teen golfer Aditi Ashok scripts historic Women's Indian Open victory

Teen golfer Aditi Ashok scripts historic Women's Indian Open victory

Rediff.com13 Nov 2016

Teen golf sensation Aditi Ashok scripted history as she became the first Indian woman to win a Ladies European Tour title by clinching the Hero Women's Indian Open in Gurgaon on Sunday.

Find Out Who Ruled Google in 2024

Find Out Who Ruled Google in 2024

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

A major surprise in the 2024 Google search trends was the absence of iconic names like Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, M S Dhoni, and Virat Kohli from the list of the top 10 most-searched athletes.

Indian Open: Thailand's Wiratchant wins; Kapur 4th

Indian Open: Thailand's Wiratchant wins; Kapur 4th

Rediff.com21 Oct 2012

Shiv Kapur was the best-placed Indian golfer at fourth after carding a blemish-free five-under 66 but it was Thai veteran Thaworn Wiratchant (66) who walked away with the top honours after clinching a thrilling play-off at the Hero Indian Open in Bangalore on Sunday.

COVID-19 break a blessing in disguise for this golfer

COVID-19 break a blessing in disguise for this golfer

Rediff.com29 May 2020

Shubhankar Sharma believes he will be in better form when he tees up for what will be his first professional tournament in four months.

Top golfers resign from PGAI

Top golfers resign from PGAI

Rediff.com5 Oct 2006

More than 70 top golfers, including Jyoti Randhawa, Gaurav Ghei and Shiv Kapur, are set for launching a Tour of their own.