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Virat Kohli reveals his 10-year plan

Virat Kohli reveals his 10-year plan

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

India captain Virat Kohli will like to 'play for another 10 years' if he is able to train as hard as he is at this point of time in his career.

Ritu Phogat ready for tilt at MMA world title

Ritu Phogat ready for tilt at MMA world title

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

Phogat, who will make her MMA debut against South Korea's Kim Nam-hee at One Championship's Age of Dragons event in Beijing on Saturday,

'India need to bid for Olympics to become sporting nation'

'India need to bid for Olympics to become sporting nation'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

.There are other things in the socio-economic arena which becomes more important than becoming an athlete.'

Hockey India name 48 probables for women's national camp

Hockey India name 48 probables for women's national camp

Rediff.com30 Sep 2018

In an encouraging development for the Indian women's hockey team, all the squad members are set to be included in the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) when the review committee will identify a core group for the government-funded programme, next month.

#FitIndiaMovement: What PM Modi discussed with Kohli

#FitIndiaMovement: What PM Modi discussed with Kohli

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

PM Modi was keen to know what is Yo-Yo test and asked if Kohli also has to pass it or he gets spared?

PIX: Italy, Germany win easy; Poland hold England

PIX: Italy, Germany win easy; Poland hold England

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Images from the World Cup qualifying matches played on Wednesday night.

Sreejesh, Harmanpreet in contention for FIH awards

Sreejesh, Harmanpreet in contention for FIH awards

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

Inspirational men's team captain P R Sreejesh and fast-rising drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh are the two Indians in contention for different honours at the FIH annual awards which will be given away in a formal ceremony for the first time, in Chandigarh on February 23.

Does Vivek Oberoi look like Modi? VOTE!

Does Vivek Oberoi look like Modi? VOTE!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Do actors really look like the real life people they portray on screen? It's time to have *your* say!

Winter Olympics sidelights: Deadly Mexican uniforms bring team to life

Winter Olympics sidelights: Deadly Mexican uniforms bring team to life

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

The suits, which depict red flowers and blue diamonds on top of enormous skulls in a homage to the Mexican holiday, at first stoked controversy among committee members.

Tall order: Bhullar wants to trigger basketball frenzy in India

Tall order: Bhullar wants to trigger basketball frenzy in India

Rediff.com7 May 2015

Sim Bhullar knows it is going to be a tall order but the first NBA player of Indian descent believes that, like Yao Ming in China, he can trigger basketball frenzy.

UK comes to India's Olympic aid

UK comes to India's Olympic aid

Rediff.com21 Jan 2008

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown launched a 3.6m pound initiative to develop Indian athletes for the Olympics.

Thorkildsen eyes javelin world record

Thorkildsen eyes javelin world record

Rediff.com7 May 2009

Andreas Thorkildsen successfully defended the Olympic gold in Beijing and joined an elite list of four javelin throwers in the Games' history who have won their event at two consecutive Olympics. But Thorkildsen now wants to emulate Zelezny, who won three consecutive gold medals -- in Barcelona (1992), Atlanta (1996) and Sydney (2000). He believes he can compete in another three Olympics if he stays fit.

PIX: Tendulkar wins best Laureus sporting moment

PIX: Tendulkar wins best Laureus sporting moment

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

Sachin Tendulkar being lifted on the shoulders of his team-mates after their World Cup triumph at home in 2011 was voted the Laureus best sporting moment in the last 20 years. With the backing of Indian cricket fans, Tendulkar got the maximum number of votes to emerge winner on on Monday.

Emami ropes in Milkha Singh as brand ambassador

Emami ropes in Milkha Singh as brand ambassador

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

The new television commercial of Zandu Kesari Jivan featuring Milkha Singh is scheduled to be on air this month.

Unsung Olympic heroes return to take limelight

Unsung Olympic heroes return to take limelight

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Lithuania's Laura Asadauskaite will be favourite to defend her Olympic title when modern pentathlon enjoys a rare share of the global sporting spotlight on the final weekend of the Rio Games.

Bindra named India's flag-bearer at Rio Olympics

Bindra named India's flag-bearer at Rio Olympics

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

The 2008 Beijing Olympics gold medallist will be making his fifth Olympic appearance this year.

India's most decorated sportsperson ever

India's most decorated sportsperson ever

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

'By the time he gets done, he'll not only be the best player of his generation, but the best ever.' 'It'll take another 100 years for someone to break his records.'

Meet the fabulous 51-yr-old hot mom and fitness model

Meet the fabulous 51-yr-old hot mom and fitness model

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

Nishriin Parikh, a 51-year-old fitness enthusiast, wants to inspire youngsters into taking their health and fitness seriously.

8 weird but effective tips to ace CAT

8 weird but effective tips to ace CAT

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

Why so serious? It's time to peak up!

Mamma Mia! It's a mum's world at Wimbledon

Mamma Mia! It's a mum's world at Wimbledon

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

It will be 'Mother's Day' on Wimbledon's Centre Court on Monday when Serena Williams takes on fellow mum Evgeniya Rodina for a place in the quarter-finals of the grasscourt major.

PIX: Desisa wins midnight marathon; Hassan bags double

PIX: Desisa wins midnight marathon; Hassan bags double

Rediff.com6 Oct 2019

Images from Saturday's proceedings at the World Athletics Championships in Doha.

Sania eyes comeback in January; says 'nothing to prove'

Sania eyes comeback in January; says 'nothing to prove'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

India's star tennis player Sania Mirza says she has achieved everything in her path-breaking career and has 'nothing to prove' in her second innings, which is likely to begin by January 2020.

Arsenal beat Wigan as Man Utd lose

Arsenal beat Wigan as Man Utd lose

Rediff.com25 Nov 2007

Late goals from William Gallas and Tomas Rosicky gave Premier League leaders Arsenal a 2-0 win over Wigan Athletic on Saturday as champions Manchester United slipped to a 1-0 defeat at Bolton Wanderers. In another match, Steven Gerrard inspired fifth-placed Liverpool to a 3-0 victory at Newcastle United.

Paralympics medalists Deepa Malik asks Sachin Tendulkar to meet her

Paralympics medalists Deepa Malik asks Sachin Tendulkar to meet her

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar showered praise on Deepa Malik, who created history by becoming the first-ever Indian woman to win a medal at the Paralympics.

Sports Shorts: Sailor Upamanyu Dutta clinches bronze in Asian regatta

Sports Shorts: Sailor Upamanyu Dutta clinches bronze in Asian regatta

Rediff.com9 Mar 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

The Indians who made us proudest in Rio are all women

The Indians who made us proudest in Rio are all women

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

'Sakshi Malik's medal is her individual and singular accomplishment.' 'So is P V Sindhu's badminton medal.' 'So is Dipa Karmakar's loss-by-a-whisker.' 'So is the surprise that is 18-year-old golfer Aditi Ashok,' says Mitali Saran.

5 important lessons from Hima Das's INCREDIBLE win

5 important lessons from Hima Das's INCREDIBLE win

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

Hima Das's journey from the rice fields of Assam is to a world champion today is inspirational.

Bindra, Tendulkar, Anand hail PV Sindhu's historic feat

Bindra, Tendulkar, Anand hail PV Sindhu's historic feat

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

India's biggest sporting legends Sachin Tendulkar, Abhinav Bindra and Vishwanathan Anand hailed PV Sindhu for her valiant performance in the Olympic final against world number one Carolina Marin. Abhinav Bindra in his message for Sindhu said that he wasn't as heartbroken after missing out on a medal himself as he is today (Saturday). India's only individual Olympic gold medallist tweeted: "I think I'm more heartbroken today (after Sindhu's loss in final) than I was a week ago! Well played @Pvsindhu1 you are an inspiration to me!"

Sports Shorts: Ramkumar makes Winnetka Challenger final

Sports Shorts: Ramkumar makes Winnetka Challenger final

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

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

What Anurag Kashyap's Mukkabaaz is all about

What Anurag Kashyap's Mukkabaaz is all about

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Mukkabaaz, a film in which its lead actor shines, unfortunately tries to pack in a punch too many.

PHOTOS: Saluting Paralympians and their undying spirit

PHOTOS: Saluting Paralympians and their undying spirit

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

At Rediff.com, we would like to salute their undying spirit...

What needs to be done to produce medal-winning gymnasts?

What needs to be done to produce medal-winning gymnasts?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

India's gymnastics queen, Dipa Karmakar's coach Bishweshwar Nandi expects a more solid sports policy and bigger effort from SAI and the government

Saif signs up as OGQ brand ambassador, pledges Rs 20 lakh annually!

Saif signs up as OGQ brand ambassador, pledges Rs 20 lakh annually!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

Bollywood superstar Saif Ali Khan signed up as brand ambassador for Olympic Gold Quest on Monday and immediately pledged Rs 20 lakh a year to support the training of athletes for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

Sports Shorts: Mary Kom to hit your TV screens soon

Sports Shorts: Mary Kom to hit your TV screens soon

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Can Beckham fill fashion void in US sport?

Can Beckham fill fashion void in US sport?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2007

US soccer might be hoping for a surge in popularity with the arrival of David Beckham, but some fashion critics are also hoping he can teach US sports stars a thing or two about clothes.

On Day 13, Sindhu bids for second medal for India

On Day 13, Sindhu bids for second medal for India

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

A day after unheralded grappler Sakshi Malik opened India's medal count with a dramatic bronze-winning effort, shuttler P V Sindhu is all set to further showcase Indian women's capabilities at the Olympic on Thursday.

Guwahati unveils FIFA U-17 World Cup trophy, host city logo

Guwahati unveils FIFA U-17 World Cup trophy, host city logo

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

Guwahati is the venue of one of the semi-finals of the Under-17 football World Cup to be held across six cities from October 6-28.

'Gold in hockey has given new life to the sport'

'Gold in hockey has given new life to the sport'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Impressed with the hockey team's showing at the recently-concluded Asian Games, Sports Minister Sarbanada Sonowal said the gold medal triumph could act as a "trigger" for more good things to come.

Ronaldo keeps United top

Ronaldo keeps United top

Rediff.com24 Dec 2006

Leaders Manchester United registered a resounding 3-0 victory at Aston Villa, while Chelsea scored a last-gasp 3-2 win at Wigan Athletic.

Suarez sends Atletico to brink of title

Suarez sends Atletico to brink of title

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Atletico Madrid took a giant step towards the La Liga title