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India's Sports Ministry ensures 40 ACs for athletes

India's Sports Ministry ensures 40 ACs for athletes

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

With temperatures soaring in Paris Olympics, Indian athletes battling the soaring temperatures and lack of cooling in their rooms in the Paris Olympic Games Village have been provided with 40 portable air conditioners

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

You don't prep for 2028 but for 2040, or even 2044. Sustained sporting excellence is based on mass support, grassroots development, and funding - and it is this trifecta India needs to work on, systematically, asserts Prem Panicker.

Is it breakpoint for Sania-Shoaib?

Is it breakpoint for Sania-Shoaib?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

'Sania and Shoaib both believe that since it's their personal life, they don't wish to make any official statement either separately or jointly. We would appreciate if their privacy is respected.'

Paris Paralympics: India schedule on Sunday, Day 4

Paris Paralympics: India schedule on Sunday, Day 4

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Check out India schedule on Sunday, Day 4 of competition at the Paris Paralympics 2024 where Nitesh Kumar and Sukant Kadam are one step away from Paralympic glory.

Tennis Rankings: Sania Mirza jumps to career-best 5th spot

Tennis Rankings: Sania Mirza jumps to career-best 5th spot

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza achieved a career-best rank of No 5 in the world as the new WTA doubles chart was released on Monday.

Asian Games: Ramkumar-Saketh pair ensures medal; Nagal, Raina exit

Asian Games: Ramkumar-Saketh pair ensures medal; Nagal, Raina exit

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

India's singles tennis players will return empty-handed from the Asian Games for the first time since 2006.

Nagal ousted from Germany ATP Challenger

Nagal ousted from Germany ATP Challenger

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

India's top-ranked tennis player Sumit Nagal was ousted by Pedro Cachin of Argentina in the pre-quarter-finals of the Braunschweig ATP Challenger, in Braunschweig, Germany, on Wednesday.

Djokovic mulls going without coach after 20 years!

Djokovic mulls going without coach after 20 years!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

World number one Novak Djokovic is considering going without a coach after 20 years in professional tennis, the Serb said after receiving the top men's honour at the Laureus awards.

India aiming for 25 medals at Paris Paralympics

India aiming for 25 medals at Paris Paralympics

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

India is hoping to win more than 25 medals from its largest-ever contingent of 84 athletes at the upcoming Paris Paralympic Games beginning on August 28

PICS, Indian Wells: Djokovic shocked by lucky loser Nardi

PICS, Indian Wells: Djokovic shocked by lucky loser Nardi

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Sabalenka overpowers Raducanu, Osaka falls

Tennis: Cirstea stuns Sabalenka in Miami

Tennis: Cirstea stuns Sabalenka in Miami

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

Andreescu suffered torn ankle ligaments at Miami Open

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on July 31, 2024

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on July 31, 2024

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

India's schedule at the Olympics on Wednesday, Day 5 of competition.

Paris Olympics: Check out India's schedule on July 29

Paris Olympics: Check out India's schedule on July 29

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

A look at India's schedule at the Paris Olympics on Monday, July 29, 2024:

Paralympics Day 2: Golden girl Avani leads India's medal rush

Paralympics Day 2: Golden girl Avani leads India's medal rush

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

How India's athletes fared at the Paris Paralympic Games on Friday.

Sumit Nagal beaten in first round at Wimbledon

Sumit Nagal beaten in first round at Wimbledon

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Up against higher-ranked Miomir Kecmanovic (No. 53) of Serbia in the first round, the world No. 72, who has qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics, lost 2-6, 6-3, 3-6, 4-6.

Fritz says no stress for Sinner showdown in US Open final

Fritz says no stress for Sinner showdown in US Open final

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

'I'm not going into this thinking I'm the favourite because everything's totally different when you're playing a match like this.'

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

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 12

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 12

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Check out how India's athletes fared on Day 12, Tuesday, August 7, 2024:

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 2

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 2

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

A look at how India's athletes fared on Day 2, on Sunday, July 28, 2024:

Tennis Round-up: Stephens stunned, Serena cruises at Indian Wells

Tennis Round-up: Stephens stunned, Serena cruises at Indian Wells

Rediff.com9 Mar 2019

Under the lights on the stadium court, Williams smashed 39 winners to defeat Azarenka 7-5, 6-3 in a rematch of the 2016 final, which the Belarusian won.

Career-best rankings for rising tennis stars Prajnesh, Ankita

Career-best rankings for rising tennis stars Prajnesh, Ankita

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

Prajnesh is now ranked 102 in the men's singles rankings with a jump of seven places while Ankita leapfrogged 35 places to a career-high 168 in the women's singles.

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 5, 2024

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 5, 2024

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Following is India's schedule on Monday, Day 10 of the Paris Olympics

Young tennis star back to the courts against all odds

Young tennis star back to the courts against all odds

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

Hyderabad girl Bhuvana Kalva's comeback story reflects true grit

Tennis stars shine at the Indian Wells party

Tennis stars shine at the Indian Wells party

Rediff.com10 Mar 2012

Rafael Nadal of Spain poses at the BNP Paribas Open players party during the Indian Wells ATP and WTA tennis tournament in Indian Wells, California.

Remembering Major Dhyan Chand on National Sports Day

Remembering Major Dhyan Chand on National Sports Day

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

PM Modi, Sports Minister Mandaviya lead tributes to Olympian Dhyan Chand on Thursday, August 29, his birth anniversary.

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 11

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 11

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Check out how India's athletes fared on Day 11, Tuesday, August 6, 2024:

India at the French Open: Early jolt for Bopanna; Yuki-Myneni advance

India at the French Open: Early jolt for Bopanna; Yuki-Myneni advance

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

N Sriram Balaji and Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan of India, who were entered in the main draw as alternates, were defeated 6-3, 6-4 by Ilya Ivashka and Alexei Popyrin of Australia in the opening round.

Rohan Bopanna Felicitated Karnataka Style!

Rohan Bopanna Felicitated Karnataka Style!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

After his title-winning triumph at the Australian Open, which led him to become the oldest No. 1 in tennis history, Rohan Bopanna was felicitated by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in Bengaluru on Tuesday, February 13, 2024.

India's 'tennis sensation', Sania Mirza turns 29. Wish her!

India's 'tennis sensation', Sania Mirza turns 29. Wish her!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

Indian tennis star Sania Mirza, who had a rollicking 2015 season, turned 29 on Sunday.

Indian men win Commonwealth Table Tennis gold

Indian men win Commonwealth Table Tennis gold

Rediff.com25 Jun 2004

Indian men created history in the 16th Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship by claiming the gold medal in the team event for the first time.

Cricket, hockey, shooting, badminton dropped from CWG

Cricket, hockey, shooting, badminton dropped from CWG

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

In a body blow to India's medal prospects in the Commonwealth Games, key sports such as hockey, badminton, wrestling, cricket and shooting have been dropped from the 2026 edition by host city Glasgow, which unveiled a pruned roster of 10 disciplines to keep the event budget-friendly.

Tennis fans, are you ready for 'Mumbai Open'?

Tennis fans, are you ready for 'Mumbai Open'?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

India will host its first WTA tournament in five years when the city of Mumbai stages a $ 125,000 event in November, giving home players an opportunity to compete with the world's top-50.

The light shines where Sania goes...

The light shines where Sania goes...

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

The former World No 1 has definitely shone the light on the tennis circuit in India in her nearly 20-year career, by winning 43 doubles title and inspiring young Indian women to pick up the racquet.

ATP Slammed Over Sinner's Doping Let-Off

ATP Slammed Over Sinner's Doping Let-Off

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

'I guess only the top players' images matter. I guess only the independent tribunal's opinion on the top players is taken as sound and right.'

Bopanna-Ebden rally to make Madrid Open final

Bopanna-Ebden rally to make Madrid Open final

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Bopanna had scripted history in March to become the oldest ATP Masters 1000 champion when he and Ebden won the BNP Paribas Open.

'Corporates need to support sports other than cricket in India'

'Corporates need to support sports other than cricket in India'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

Badminton is not as popular as cricket in India and therefore comparatively does not attract as many sponsors.

Tennis: Bopanna-Shapovalov in Miami Open quarters

Tennis: Bopanna-Shapovalov in Miami Open quarters

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

British No 1 Cameron Norrie overcame a slow start to beat Frenchman Hugo Gaston 6-3, 7-5.

Disney-Reliance merger may include compromises, watchdogs warn of 'monopoly'

Disney-Reliance merger may include compromises, watchdogs warn of 'monopoly'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

Reuters reported earlier this week that the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has sent a warning notice to the companies expressing concern that the merged entity will effectively have a monopoly on cricket broadcast rights worth billions of dollars, allowing it to squeeze advertisers.

Nagal cruises to 9th straight win; enters Perugia final

Nagal cruises to 9th straight win; enters Perugia final

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

Playing non-stop tennis, Nagal secured his ninth win on the trot since the start of the Heilbronn Challenger in Germany that he had won earlier this month.

Sports Gets Sexy On OTT This Week!

Sports Gets Sexy On OTT This Week!

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

From tennis love to Tudor queens, Sukanya Verma lists everything you can catch on OTT this week.