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Asian shooting: Aakriti, Anjum shine, India add more medals

Asian shooting: Aakriti, Anjum shine, India add more medals

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Aakriti Dahiya and Anjum Moudgil secured silver and bronze respectively in the women's 50m rifle 3 positions event at the Asian Shooting Championship, while Kazakhstan's Sofiya Shulzhenko set a new world record. India's Prachi Gaikwad also won gold in the junior women's 3P final.

Rudrankksh Patil Wins Gold At Kumar Surendra Singh Memorial Shooting

Rudrankksh Patil Wins Gold At Kumar Surendra Singh Memorial Shooting

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Rudrankksh Patil of Maharashtra won the gold medal in the men's 10m air rifle event at the Kumar Surendra Singh Memorial Shooting Championship, overcoming a challenge from Haryana's Rohit Kanyan.

Rinku Singh lands key role in UP government setup

Rinku Singh lands key role in UP government setup

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has appointed cricketer Rinku Singh as a Regional Sports Officer, recognising his achievements in cricket, including his IPL success and contributions to the Indian national team.

Japan vs Tunisia marks 1,000th FIFA World Cup match

Japan vs Tunisia marks 1,000th FIFA World Cup match

Rediff.com20 Jun 2026

Japan v Tunisia marks 1,000th FIFA World Cup match

Kerala Secures Top Spot at South Zone Track Cycling Championship

Kerala Secures Top Spot at South Zone Track Cycling Championship

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

Kerala emerged as the overall champions at the Asmita Khelo India Women's League South Zone Track Cycling Championship, held in Karyavattom, securing a total of 35 medals. Tamil Nadu finished as runners-up, followed by Karnataka and Telangana.

Indian Open Of Surfing: Leading Surfers Aim To Impress Ahead Of Asian Games

Indian Open Of Surfing: Leading Surfers Aim To Impress Ahead Of Asian Games

Rediff.com28 May 2026

The seventh edition of the NMPA Indian Open of Surfing will begin in Mangalore with over 80 surfers from six states competing. The event carries added significance ahead of the sport's debut at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games later this year.

Delhi High Court Allows Vinesh Phogat To Participate In Asian Games Trials

Delhi High Court Allows Vinesh Phogat To Participate In Asian Games Trials

Rediff.com23 May 2026

The Delhi High Court has allowed wrestler Vinesh Phogat to participate in the upcoming Asian Games trials, criticising the Wrestling Federation of India's selection policy for lacking discretion regarding iconic players returning from maternity leave.

Why Vinesh Phogat Can Compete In Asian Games Trials

Why Vinesh Phogat Can Compete In Asian Games Trials

Rediff.com23 May 2026

The Delhi High Court has approved wrestler Vinesh Phogat's participation in the Asian Games trials, criticising the Wrestling Federation of India's exclusionary selection policy.

Delhi High Court Questions WFI's Decision On Vinesh Phogat

Delhi High Court Questions WFI's Decision On Vinesh Phogat

Rediff.com22 May 2026

The Delhi High Court has criticised the Wrestling Federation of India for declaring wrestler Vinesh Phogat ineligible for domestic events, raising concerns about her participation in the upcoming Asian Games selection trials.

New cycling event fuels India's 2036 Olympic medal hopes

New cycling event fuels India's 2036 Olympic medal hopes

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

Spread across 437 kilometres and four stages, the Pune Grand Tour, starting on Monday, will feature around 170 riders from 35 countries, including 12 locals.

Paris heartbreak still haunts Deepika ahead of Asian Games

Paris heartbreak still haunts Deepika ahead of Asian Games

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Indian archer Deepika Kumari is prioritising mental conditioning as she prepares for the Asian Games, aiming to overcome past Olympic disappointments and secure a podium finish.

Wrestler Deepak Punia Seeks Career Revival After Protest Disruption

Wrestler Deepak Punia Seeks Career Revival After Protest Disruption

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Asian Games silver medallist Deepak Punia discusses the impact of the wrestlers' protest on his career and his aspirations for the upcoming Asian Games.

Joshna backs teen Anahat for Olympic medal

Joshna backs teen Anahat for Olympic medal

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

Indian veteran squash player Joshna Chinappa heaped praises on teen sensation Anahat Singh, saying that she has "all the makings of a top player" and said she would be genuinely happy to see her get her hands on an Olympic medal as the sport makes its debut at the grandest event of them all during the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.

Haryana women dominate Under-17 National Wrestling Championships

Haryana women dominate Under-17 National Wrestling Championships

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Haryana emerged as the dominant force at the U17 National Wrestling Championships 2026, securing titles in both Women's Wrestling and Freestyle events. Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) led in the Greco-Roman format. The championships took place over three days in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad).

UWW Acknowledged Vinesh Phogat's Retirement, Raises Questions

UWW Acknowledged Vinesh Phogat's Retirement, Raises Questions

Rediff.com8 May 2026

A communication from United World Wrestling's anti-doping department confirmed Vinesh Phogat's retirement intimation to the International Testing Agency (ITA) in December 2024, amidst claims and controversies surrounding her comeback and eligibility for the Asian Games.

Samrat Rana, Gulveer Singh Among New Additions to TOPS Core Group

Samrat Rana, Gulveer Singh Among New Additions to TOPS Core Group

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

The Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) Core group has been updated with the inclusion of rising stars like Samrat Rana and Gulveer Singh, while some established athletes have been dropped due to performance issues.

Rio: Net-savvy Canadian teen medal winner has data issues

Rio: Net-savvy Canadian teen medal winner has data issues

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Canada's Penelope Oleksiak came to the Olympics hoping to get to a final and gain experience for the next games in Tokyo in 2020.

Samrat Rana, Gulveer Singh Among New Additions to TOPS Core Group

Samrat Rana, Gulveer Singh Among New Additions to TOPS Core Group

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

The Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) Core group has been updated, with rising stars like Samrat Rana and Gulveer Singh joining, while underperforming athletes such as H.S. Prannoy and Deepak Punia have been dropped.

Why Pratika Rawal's medal sparked a mystery online

Why Pratika Rawal's medal sparked a mystery online

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Pratika Rawal has now received her Women's World Cup 2025 winner's medal, thanks to a personal intervention by ICC president Jay Shah, who stepped in to right the wrong.

WFI Blocks Vinesh Phogat's Wrestling Comeback

WFI Blocks Vinesh Phogat's Wrestling Comeback

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Vinesh Phogat's attempt to compete in the National Open Ranking tournament was rejected by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), leading to a confrontation where she alleged a 'pre-planned conspiracy' to prevent her return to wrestling.

Shyam Sunder Swami Wins Bronze in Thrilling Playoff at World Archery Para Series

Shyam Sunder Swami Wins Bronze in Thrilling Playoff at World Archery Para Series

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

Shyam Sunder Swami won a bronze medal for India at the World Archery Para Series in Bangkok, defeating teammate Rakesh Kumar in a close playoff. Anjum Tanwar finished fourth in the W1 women's individual event.

Prannoy, Lakshya Sen Shine At Singapore Open

Prannoy, Lakshya Sen Shine At Singapore Open

Rediff.com27 May 2026

HS Prannoy and Lakshya Sen secured impressive victories to advance to the second round of the Singapore Open Super 750 badminton tournament, while other Indian players faced setbacks.

Lalit Wins Silver, Nitesh Reaches Final at Asian Wrestling Championships

Lalit Wins Silver, Nitesh Reaches Final at Asian Wrestling Championships

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Lalit secured a silver medal in the 55kg Greco Roman category. Sunil Kumar added a bronze, while Nitesh advanced to the final of the 97kg competition at the Asian Wrestling Championships, marking a successful day for India.

Ayush Shetty Loses As India Trails France In Thomas Cup

Ayush Shetty Loses As India Trails France In Thomas Cup

Rediff.com2 May 2026

Ayush Shetty suffered a straight-game loss to Christo Popov as India trailed France 0-1 in the semifinals of the Thomas Cup Finals.

Ayush Shetty Loses As India Trails France In Thomas Cup

Ayush Shetty Loses As India Trails France In Thomas Cup

Rediff.com2 May 2026

Ayush Shetty suffered a straight-game loss to Christo Popov as India trailed France 0-1 in the semifinals of the Thomas Cup Finals.

India's Thomas Cup title defence ends in semi-final defeat to France

India's Thomas Cup title defence ends in semi-final defeat to France

Rediff.com3 May 2026

India's Thomas Cup title defence ended in the semifinals with a 3-0 loss to France, resulting in a bronze medal. The absence of Lakshya Sen impacted India's performance as H.S. Prannoy, Ayush Shetty, and Kidambi Srikanth all suffered defeats.

India Face Uphill Task After France Lead In Thomas Cup

India Face Uphill Task After France Lead In Thomas Cup

Rediff.com2 May 2026

India face a tough challenge in the Thomas Cup semifinal as France take a 2-0 lead, with Kidambi Srikanth losing to Alex Lanier and Ayush Shetty falling to Christo Popov.

Jharkhand Defeat Madhya Pradesh to Win Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship

Jharkhand Defeat Madhya Pradesh to Win Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

Jharkhand successfully defended their Hockey India Sub Junior Women National title, defeating Madhya Pradesh 2-1 in the final. Odisha secured the bronze medal.

Army's Ganga Singh Wins Gold At Shooting Championship

Army's Ganga Singh Wins Gold At Shooting Championship

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Army shooter Ganga Singh won gold in the men's 50m rifle 3-positions at the 24th Kumar Surendra Singh Memorial Shooting Championship. Haryana's Kamaljeet Choudhary and Surbhi Rao secured the 10m air pistol mixed team title.

Khelo India Tribal Games: Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Mizoram Secure Golds

Khelo India Tribal Games: Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Mizoram Secure Golds

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Mizoram secured multiple gold medals at the Khelo India Tribal Games, with wrestling and weightlifting events taking centre stage.

Espionage scandals: Southampton joins sport's Hall of Shame

Espionage scandals: Southampton joins sport's Hall of Shame

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Several sports teams around the world have paid a hefty price for spying on their opponents over the years but the potential financial cost to English soccer club Southampton for their infraction could be the heaviest.

Chhattisgarh Women's Football Team Wins Gold at Khelo India Tribal Games

Chhattisgarh Women's Football Team Wins Gold at Khelo India Tribal Games

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Chhattisgarh women's football team won gold at the Khelo India Tribal Games, defeating Jharkhand 1-0. Other highlights include Jharkhand's Shiv Kumar Soren's double in athletics and Karnataka leading the medal tally.

36-YO Cirstea scripts French Open fairytale; Zverev storms into quarters

36-YO Cirstea scripts French Open fairytale; Zverev storms into quarters

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Romanian veteran Sorana Cirstea reached the quarter-final of the French Open, while Matteo Berrettini is rediscovering his confidence after a win.

Indian Squash Stars Abhay Singh and Anahat Singh Named ASF Players of the Year

Indian Squash Stars Abhay Singh and Anahat Singh Named ASF Players of the Year

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Abhay Singh and Anahat Singh have been recognised as the Asian Squash Federation's outstanding players of the year, while the Indian boys team received the men's team award.

Meenakshi Goyat overcomes doubts, topples Antim Panghal for Asian Championships berth

Meenakshi Goyat overcomes doubts, topples Antim Panghal for Asian Championships berth

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Meenakshi Goyat defeated Antim Panghal in the Indian women's wrestling trials, securing a spot in the Asian Championships team. Neelam also impressed with a notable win in the 50kg category.

Nikhat Zareen Laments Boxers 'Crushed' In BFI-SAI Tussle

Nikhat Zareen Laments Boxers 'Crushed' In BFI-SAI Tussle

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Nikhat Zareen expresses her disappointment over the administrative issues between the Boxing Federation of India and the Sports Authority of India, which she believes negatively impacted the boxers' preparations for major events.

Winter Olympics: India's Stanzin Lundup finishes 104th in skiing

Winter Olympics: India's Stanzin Lundup finishes 104th in skiing

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

India's Stanzin Lundup clocked 28 minutes 26.7 seconds to end at 104th out of 111 athletes who finished the race at the Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium.

How India Secured Thomas Cup Semifinal Berth

How India Secured Thomas Cup Semifinal Berth

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Lakshya Sen's remarkable comeback, Satwik-Chirag's gritty doubles win, and Ayush Shetty's decisive victory propelled India into the Thomas Cup Finals semifinals with a 3-0 triumph over Chinese Taipei.

Satwiksairaj-Chirag Advance To Thailand Open Final

Satwiksairaj-Chirag Advance To Thailand Open Final

Rediff.com16 May 2026

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty displayed resilience and skill to reach the men's doubles final at the Thailand Open Super 500 badminton tournament, overcoming Malaysia's Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin in a thrilling three-game match.

Secretary-General commends India's medal winner

Secretary-General commends India's medal winner

Rediff.com11 Sep 2012

Paralympic Games is a shining example of courage and determination and athletes who competed in the London 2012 edition Games are an inspiration to the world, Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma has said.