News for 'olympic gold medallist'

PIX: Dravid-PT Usha meet at India House at Paris Olympics

PIX: Dravid-PT Usha meet at India House at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

India House aims to elevate the performances of Indian athletes, support the national sports federations, and build the credentials of India as a global sporting nation, with an aspiration to host the Olympic Games in the future.

Neeraj Chopra strikes gold at Paavo Nurmi Games

Neeraj Chopra strikes gold at Paavo Nurmi Games

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Chopra had claimed the silver at this event in 2022.

PM Modi leads country in lauding Paralympic medallists

PM Modi leads country in lauding Paralympic medallists

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

From Prime Minister Narendra Modi to India's lone individual Olympic gold-medallist Abhinav Bindra, congratulatory messages poured in from all corners for Rio Paralympic Games' T-42 high-jump gold-medallist Mariyappan Thangavelu and bronze medal winner Varun Bhati.

Paris Olympics: Abhinav Bindra to be one of the torch bearers

Paris Olympics: Abhinav Bindra to be one of the torch bearers

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Olympic champion Abhinav Bindra on Thursday said that he will be one of the torch bearers of the Paris Olympics Games.

Sen, Sindhu to Lead India's Charge at Badminton Asia Championships

Sen, Sindhu to Lead India's Charge at Badminton Asia Championships

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty withdraw from the Badminton Asia Championships due to injury, leaving Lakshya Sen and PV Sindhu to lead India's challenge.

Ayush Shetty stuns top seed Vitidsarn to reach Badminton Asia final

Ayush Shetty stuns top seed Vitidsarn to reach Badminton Asia final

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

India's Ayush Shetty secured a spot in the Badminton Asia Championships final after defeating top seed Kunlavut Vitidsarn in a thrilling three-game match.

Olympics: More gold for Dressel, Ledecky and McKeown

Olympics: More gold for Dressel, Ledecky and McKeown

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

Caeleb Dressel and Katie Ledecky added to the United States' gold medal haul at the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday while Australia's sensational run continued with Kaylee McKeown winning the 200m backstroke for their seventh gold in the pool.

Indian youth cold on Olympic sports, rues Bindra

Indian youth cold on Olympic sports, rues Bindra

Rediff.com2 Jul 2011

India's sporting culture and infrastructure, as well as its attitude towards Olympic disciplines, must change if it hopes to produce world-beaters on a consistent basis, Abhinav Bindra, the country's only individual Olympic gold medallist, said.

Mirabai returns with record-breaking gold medal

Mirabai returns with record-breaking gold medal

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Mirabai Chanu produced a record-breaking performance to expectedly win the gold medal at the Commonwealth Championships in Ahmedabad on Monday.

Neeraj Chopra begins 2025 with gold

Neeraj Chopra begins 2025 with gold

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

Two-time Olympic medallist Chopra won gold at the Potch Invitational Track event in Potchefstroom, South Africa, on Wednesday.

Top Indian Athletes Gear Up for Indian Athletics Series 3

Top Indian Athletes Gear Up for Indian Athletics Series 3

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

A star-studded field, including national record holders, will compete at the Indian Athletics Series 3 in New Delhi, motivated by the new Mondo track at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

Yadav only bright spot as Indians crumble at World Games

Yadav only bright spot as Indians crumble at World Games

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

In the semifinals, Yadav had lost 145-147 to American Curtis Lee Broadnax while Verma went down 145-148 to top seed Mike Schloesser of the Netherlands.

20 gold, 20 silver... India dominate SAAF C'ships

20 gold, 20 silver... India dominate SAAF C'ships

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

India tops medal table in SAAF Senior C'ships; Lankan star Pathirage clinches javelin gold

Lovlina joins fight to keep boxing in Olympics

Lovlina joins fight to keep boxing in Olympics

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Eyeing a third straight Olympic appearance in 2028 (if the sport is included in the roster) Tokyo Games bronze medallist Lovlina said she will take it one step at a time from here on.

Nadeem's gold: A fairy-tale story from Pakistan

Nadeem's gold: A fairy-tale story from Pakistan

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Arshad Nadeem's home village erupted into rapturous celebrations after he clinched Pakistan's first Olympic medal in athletics

Olympics: Poland win first 4x400m mixed relay gold

Olympics: Poland win first 4x400m mixed relay gold

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

Poland scored an upset win in the inaugural Olympic 4x400 metres mixed relay on Saturday, with Dominican Republic picking up silver and the United States taking bronze.

Neeraj Chopra finishes eight in javelin final, Sachin fourth

Neeraj Chopra finishes eight in javelin final, Sachin fourth

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

eeraj Chopra endured a nightmarish outing at the World Championships' men's javelin throw finals to end a disappointing eighth at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

Olympic silver-medallist Mirabai Chanu returns to warm reception

Olympic silver-medallist Mirabai Chanu returns to warm reception

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Mirabai Chanu returned to India after a sensational show in the ongoing Tokyo Olympics

Tough fixtures await Indians at BWF World C'ships

Tough fixtures await Indians at BWF World C'ships

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

Indian shuttlers handed tough draws, Lakshya Sen to face world No 1 Shi Yu Qi in opener

PIX: Khelif wins women's welterweight gold amid gender dispute

PIX: Khelif wins women's welterweight gold amid gender dispute

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Algeria's Imane Khelif, a silver medallist at the 2022 World Championships, and Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu-ting have been in the spotlight at the Paris Games amid a gender dispute that has dominated headlines.

China's Huang and Sheng win first gold of Paris Games

China's Huang and Sheng win first gold of Paris Games

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

China's Huang Yuting and Sheng Lihao won the first gold medal of the Paris Games on Saturday in the 10 metres air rifle mixed team event.

Historic! Manika first Indian woman to break into top-25

Historic! Manika first Indian woman to break into top-25

Rediff.com14 May 2024

Manika Batra is the first Indian woman paddler to break into the top-25 in table tennis world rankings.

'BCCI ready to fund couple of Olympic disciplines'

'BCCI ready to fund couple of Olympic disciplines'

Rediff.com15 May 2025

BCCI wants to adopt Olympic sports; Govt mulling approval to OCI athletes

Abhinav Bindra conferred Olympic Order for 'distinguished contribution'

Abhinav Bindra conferred Olympic Order for 'distinguished contribution'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

India's first Olympics Individual gold medallist, who won the 10 metres Air Rifle event at the 2008 Beijing Games, was conferred the honour by the International Olympic Committee during its 142nd Session in Paris.

Gatha loses as recurve archers' barren run continues at Worlds

Gatha loses as recurve archers' barren run continues at Worlds

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

Showing superb control, Lim chose to slow the tempo in the second set but still outscored Gatha, who slipped to two 8s and a 9.

Aishwary shoots gold in Asian Shooting Championship

Aishwary shoots gold in Asian Shooting Championship

Rediff.com24 Aug 2025

Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar dished out a dominant show to win the gold medal in the men's 50m rifle 3 positions competition at the Asian Shooting Championship.

Asian wrestling: Reetika's heartbreak: Gold slips away in final 10 secs

Asian wrestling: Reetika's heartbreak: Gold slips away in final 10 secs

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Reetika Hooda blew away a 6-2 lead, conceding four points in the last 10 seconds of the women's 76kg final, to settle for a silver medal at the the Senior Asian Wrestling Championship 2025.

PIX: Titmus gets Australia off to a golden start in the pool

PIX: Titmus gets Australia off to a golden start in the pool

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

Ariarne Titmus got Australia's women off to a golden start by winning a race of record breakers on a rocking opening night of the Paris Olympic swimming meet at the La Defense Arena on Saturday.

Paralympics gold medals Jhajharia finds a 'fan' in Bindra

Paralympics gold medals Jhajharia finds a 'fan' in Bindra

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

India's only para-athlete to win two Paralympics gold medals, Devendra Jhajharia is overwhelmed to have found a 'fan' in country's Olympic champion Abhinav Bindra, which he feels would motivated him to go for his second yellow metal at the upcoming World Championships.

Indonesia Masters: Prannoy stuns Olympic champion Axelsen

Indonesia Masters: Prannoy stuns Olympic champion Axelsen

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

HS Prannoy becomes the first player to beat Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Victor Axelsen in full a match since March.

Indian para athletes set sights on global glory

Indian para athletes set sights on global glory

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

Some of the globe's best para athletes, including blade runners, prosthetic jumpers and wheelchair-bound competitors, will showcase their awe-inspiring grit and resilience on the sporting field when the biggest ever World Para Athletics Championships begins in New Delhi on Saturday.

Gukesh's win will inspire a lot of aspiring players: V Anand

Gukesh's win will inspire a lot of aspiring players: V Anand

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

The 18-year-old Gukesh's triumph was celebrated far and wide across the country with the PM joining the sports fraternity and others in lauding his incredible achievement.

Weightlifting high: India bag 13 medals; Mehak, Lovepreet star

Weightlifting high: India bag 13 medals; Mehak, Lovepreet star

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

India's Mehak Sharma won a silver medal in women's +86kg category while Lovepreet Singh settled for a bronze in men's +110kg on the concluding day of the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships

Upset alert: Jadumani stuns Panghal at boxing nationals

Upset alert: Jadumani stuns Panghal at boxing nationals

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

Promising youngster Jadumani Singh upstaged seasoned campaigner Amit Panghal to storm into the final

'140 Crore Indians Await Vinesh Verdict'

'140 Crore Indians Await Vinesh Verdict'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

'When Vinesh returns, we will welcome her like a gold medallist.'

18-YO shooter stuns China with gold, Manu misses

18-YO shooter stuns China with gold, Manu misses

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Indian teen shooter Suruchi Inder Singh won the women's 10m air pistol gold medal at the ISSF World Cup in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Pistol shooter Esha claims bronze at World Championships

Pistol shooter Esha claims bronze at World Championships

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

Esha's effort came as India wrapped up engagements in the 10-Olympic events on schedule at the World Championships, with a historic haul of one gold, three silver and three bronze medals.

No announcement, just acceptance: Saina retires quietly

No announcement, just acceptance: Saina retires quietly

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Trailblazer Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal, who has been out of action for the last two years due to a chronic knee condition, has confirmed her retirement from competitive badminton, saying her body could no longer cope with the physical demands of elite sport.

Olympics: Lakshya Sen to fight for bronze after Axelsen defeat

Olympics: Lakshya Sen to fight for bronze after Axelsen defeat

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Lakshya Sen falls to Axelsen in semis, to play bronze-medal playoff

Mirabai Chanu shatters 3 National Records in 1 day!

Mirabai Chanu shatters 3 National Records in 1 day!

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Olympic silver medallist Mirabai Chanu delivered a statement performance, bettering three of her own national records while clinching the women's 48kg title at the National Weightlifting Championships in Modinagar on Wednesday.