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Harmanpreet nominated for FIH player of year award

Harmanpreet nominated for FIH player of year award

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

India's star drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh was on Tuesday named among the five nominees for the men's Player of the Year honour.

Three down, Australia rally to hold India

Three down, Australia rally to hold India

Rediff.com30 Apr 2004

India frittered away a 3-0 lead in the third women's Test between the two countries.

Women's U-19 World Cup: Meet the winners

Women's U-19 World Cup: Meet the winners

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Shafali Verma is by far the most decorated of the lot having already played in three World Cup finals at senior level.

Indian eves finish fourth in Asia Cup

Indian eves finish fourth in Asia Cup

Rediff.com9 Sep 2007

Indian went down 2-4 to China in the third place play-off match at the women's Asia Cup.

Why No One Will Speak For The Wrestlers

Why No One Will Speak For The Wrestlers

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

All these male politicians are unlikely to risk their sinecures to speak up in support of a bunch of women wrestlers who have chosen to challenge a politician who appears to have the ruling regime in a stranglehold, points out Kanika Datta.

First time at the Olympics... they offer hope at Rio

First time at the Olympics... they offer hope at Rio

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Meet first-time Indian athletes hoping to make an impression in Rio.

Asian CT: Vandana's brace guides India to 3-1 win over China

Asian CT: Vandana's brace guides India to 3-1 win over China

Rediff.com16 May 2018

Experienced forward Vandana sounded in the 4th and 11th minutes to hand her side a formidable lead early on before Gurjit Kaur converted a penalty corner in the 51st minute to seal the victory.

Men's hockey team slips one place to sixth in rankings

Men's hockey team slips one place to sixth in rankings

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

Indian men's hockey team slipped one place to occupy sixth in the FIH rankings after their lackluster show in Rio Olympics while their female counterparts surprisingly gained one position to be at 12th in the latest charts released on Tuesday. The Indian men's side crashed out of the Olympics in the quarterfinals by losing to eventual runners-up team Belgium 1-3 while the women's team failed to get past the group stage.

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.

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.

'Since my engagement, questions are being raised about my focus'

'Since my engagement, questions are being raised about my focus'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Dropped from India's women's hockey squad for the Olympics, skipper Ritu Rani reveals her side of the story to Rediff.com's Aruneel Sadadekar.

Rani, Gurjit lead India to series-levelling win over Spain

Rani, Gurjit lead India to series-levelling win over Spain

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

Skipper Rani Rampal and defender Gurjit Kaur struck a brace each as Indian women hockey team thrashed Spain 4-1 in the fifth and final match to level the series 2-2.

Sports Shorts: India bag bronze in Archery World Cup

Sports Shorts: India bag bronze in Archery World Cup

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

Asian Champions Trophy: Indian men lose 1-2 to Japan

Asian Champions Trophy: Indian men lose 1-2 to Japan

Rediff.com3 Nov 2013

In the absence of skipper Sardara Singh, the Indian men's hockey team suffered another defeat in the Asian Champions Trophy.

First batch of athletes departs from Delhi for Tokyo Olympics

First batch of athletes departs from Delhi for Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

The eight disciplines comprised archery, badminton, table tennis, hockey, judo, gymnastics, swimming and weightlifting.

'Lockdown hampered our WC qualifying chances'

'Lockdown hampered our WC qualifying chances'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

While all her teammates left for home after the junior camp ended on March 19, Suman decided to stay back at the SAI centre in Bengaluru with the senior sides and was stuck there for more than two and half months because of the nationwide lockdown.

Sports Shorts: ATP apologises for Next Gen 'sexist' draw ceremony

Sports Shorts: ATP apologises for Next Gen 'sexist' draw ceremony

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Monday

FIH Pro League: India men, women lose to Spain

FIH Pro League: India men, women lose to Spain

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

India's men's hockey team slumped to its second defeat in the FIH Pro League, beaten 3-5 by Spain in the second match of their two-legged tie, at the Kalinga stadium, in Bhubaneswar, on Sunday.

2020 Olympics: India men clubbed with defending champs Argentina

2020 Olympics: India men clubbed with defending champs Argentina

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

The other teams in India's pool are Spain, New Zealand and hosts Japan. The Pool B is made up of Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Great Britain, Canada and South Africa in the groupings announced by world governing body FIH on Saturday.

India whip Ghana

India whip Ghana

Rediff.com23 Oct 2003

Surinder Kaur scored a brace in an 8-0 victory in the opening match of the women's hockey tournament at the Afro Asian Games.

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.

Oltmans set for Hockey India's High Performance Director job

Oltmans set for Hockey India's High Performance Director job

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

The Government of India is set to appoint Hockey India's Director High Performance Roelant Oltmans as Chief Coordinator and High Performance Director for Indian Hockey.

Four hockey coaches to study top teams in Beijing

Four hockey coaches to study top teams in Beijing

Rediff.com31 Jul 2008

Eight-time Olympic hockey champions India may not have made the cut for Beijing Games for the first time in 80 years, but four of its coaches will be at the hockey tournament to study the strategy of other participating nations.

Sports Shorts: India bag two bronze in Archery World C'ships

Sports Shorts: India bag two bronze in Archery World C'ships

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

Indians in action at Tokyo Olympics on Saturday, July 24

Indians in action at Tokyo Olympics on Saturday, July 24

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

Following is India's schedule at the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday, July 24.

Final Olympics for These Great Athletes

Final Olympics for These Great Athletes

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

The big names who will be bidding for a podium finish before bidding farewell...

Asian Games: Bajrang in list as India to send record 634 athletes

Asian Games: Bajrang in list as India to send record 634 athletes

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

A record number of 634 sportspersons were on Friday cleared by the Sports Ministry to compete at the Hangzhou Asian Games, surpassing the 572 athletes in the last edition of continental showpiece in Jakarta in 2018.

Rio mess: No jerseys for hockey team; no room for Paes

Rio mess: No jerseys for hockey team; no room for Paes

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

While every other team practises their hardest in the few hours left for the Rio Olympics 2016, the Indian contingent was left looking for rooms, extra pair of jerseys and assembling chairs.

Indian athletes to stay at five different 'Villages' during CWG

Indian athletes to stay at five different 'Villages' during CWG

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

In an official communication to concerned national sports federations, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has informed them about about the staying arrangements and the need to undergo an RT-PCR test for COVID-19 72 hours prior to their arrival in the UK.

Sports Shorts: India outplay New Zealand in hockey series opener

Sports Shorts: India outplay New Zealand in hockey series opener

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday.

'Truly a role model for young women in India'

'Truly a role model for young women in India'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

Borgohain (69kg) signed off with a bronze medal in the Olympic Games after a comprehensive 0-5 loss to reigning world champion Busenaz Surmeneli.

India's sports fraternity applauds COVID-19 warriors

India's sports fraternity applauds COVID-19 warriors

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

India's sports fraternity joined the nation on Sunday in saluting its essential services providers engaged in the fight against COVID-19 by clapping for them and sharing messages and videos of gratitude on social media.

PICS: India salutes its Tokyo Olympics medallists

PICS: India salutes its Tokyo Olympics medallists

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

Images from the felicitation for India's Tokyo Olympics medal-winners, in Delhi, on Monday.

Asian Games champs to get 2.5 lakh each from Hockey India

Asian Games champs to get 2.5 lakh each from Hockey India

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

The gold medal-winning Indian men's hockey team will receive a cash reward of Rs 2.5 lakh each from Hockey India for their stupendous show at the Asian Games.

Nothing less than hockey gold will do for India's Sardar

Nothing less than hockey gold will do for India's Sardar

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

Anything less than the gold medal will be a disappointment for the Indian men's hockey team at the Asian Games in Indonesia, veteran midfielder Sardar Singh said on Friday.

'Desh bhakt' Harendra says best suited for India hockey coach job

'Desh bhakt' Harendra says best suited for India hockey coach job

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

World Cup-winning junior coach Harendra Singh is set to apply for the vacant senior men's team coach and feels he is best suited for the role.

Meet India's medallists at Birmingham CWG

Meet India's medallists at Birmingham CWG

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Rediff.com introduces you to the athletes who have brought India glory in Birmingham.

Tough openers for India

Tough openers for India

Rediff.com12 Jun 2006

The Indian men's and women's teams drew Germany and Holland respectively in their opening matches at the hockey World Cup later this year.

India's Paris dreams crumble: USA upset adds to agony

India's Paris dreams crumble: USA upset adds to agony

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

USA, ranked 24th in the world rankings, scored the solitary goal of the match through Abigail Tamer in the 16th minute of the Pool B match.

Chak De! Shah Rukh wants son AbRam to play hockey for India

Chak De! Shah Rukh wants son AbRam to play hockey for India

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan said he wants his youngest son, five-year-old AbRam, to grow up to be a hockey player and represent the country in international stage.