News for 'olympic medalist'

Sindhu's Jet-Set Entry Sparks Buzz

Sindhu's Jet-Set Entry Sparks Buzz

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

P V Sindhu touched down in Birmingham in serious style -- aboard a private jet -- ahead of the prestigious All England Open Badminton Championships 2025.

'The world sees the medal, not 4 am alarms, tears'

'The world sees the medal, not 4 am alarms, tears'

Rediff.com19 May 2025

"The world sees the medal....": PV Sindhu on her Olympic career

Sindhu uncertain about future after Olympic loss

Sindhu uncertain about future after Olympic loss

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

P V Sindhu has no regrets about her preparation for the Paris Olympics, saying she did everything she could to be in the best shape but her defence let her down in the women's singles pre-quarter-final against China's He Bing Jiao, in Paris, on Thursday.

Sindhu Weds!

Sindhu Weds!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

P V Sindhu married Venkata Dutta Sai in a stunning ceremony at the Raffles Hotel in Udaipur on Sunday night.

Meet the 21-YO Archer Who Took Down Olympic Legends

Meet the 21-YO Archer Who Took Down Olympic Legends

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

The Shanghai Archery World Cup last month marked the emergence of Parth Salunkhe, and the 21-year-old former youth world champion will look to shine again

Chiranjeevi Celebrates Pongal With Modi

Chiranjeevi Celebrates Pongal With Modi

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Chiranjeevi celebrated the festival of Pongal with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Union Minister G Kishan Reddy's home in Delhi.

ISSF Junior World Cup: India lead medal tally

ISSF Junior World Cup: India lead medal tally

Rediff.com25 May 2025

India bag double podium finish in 10M air rifle mixed team event at junior shooting WC

Sindhu's Pre-Wedding Glow

Sindhu's Pre-Wedding Glow

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

As the wedding festivities are just around the corner, the Olympic medalist has given us a peek into her pre-wedding celebrations.

'India cheers for cricket... why not boxing?'

'India cheers for cricket... why not boxing?'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Indian boxer Nupur urged the citizens of the country to support them in the same way they support the cricketers and opened up on her title clash.

Nikhat vows to bounce back from Worlds heartbreak

Nikhat vows to bounce back from Worlds heartbreak

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

Two-time gold medallist Nikhat Zareen has put behind the disappointment of missing out on a third World Championships medal, and is now focussed on collecting maximum ranking points by winning the top prize in the upcoming World Boxing Cup Finals.

No rest for Manu Bhaker as she sets sights on 2028 Olympics

No rest for Manu Bhaker as she sets sights on 2028 Olympics

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Paris Olympics double medallist pistol shooter Manu Bhaker on Wednesday said that she has already set her sights on the 2028 Los Angeles Games

Manu Bhaker reveals her plans for a triumphant return

Manu Bhaker reveals her plans for a triumphant return

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Bhaker said that her break from the shooting after Olympics was pre-decided by her and her coach Jaspal Rana.

ISSF World Cup: Saurabh opens India's medal hunt

ISSF World Cup: Saurabh opens India's medal hunt

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

Ace shooter Saurabh Chaudhary opened India's medal account with a bronze in the men's 10m air pistol event on day one of the year's second ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun stage in Lima, Peru, on Tuesday.

'Haters Will Hate, But Lovers Will Love'

'Haters Will Hate, But Lovers Will Love'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

'Don't let anyone limit your dreams.'

Pro boxing fuels Nishant Dev's Olympic dream

Pro boxing fuels Nishant Dev's Olympic dream

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Nishant Dev, a 2023 World Championship bronze medalist, believes his stint in professional boxing will help achieve his Olympic dream at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

Sift Kaur wins India's first gold at Shooting World Cup

Sift Kaur wins India's first gold at Shooting World Cup

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

Sift Kaur Samra produced a sensational come-from-behind performance to win her first individual ISSF World Cup gold medal in the women's 50m rifle 3 positions.

'Vinesh Should Have Apologised To Nation'

'Vinesh Should Have Apologised To Nation'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Olympic medalist Yogeshwar Dutt has criticised Vinesh Phogat's handling of her disqualification at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Yogeshwar, a bronze medalist at the 2012 London Olympics, believes that Vinesh should have taken responsibility for her actions rather than blaming external factors.

Historic for India! Jaismine, Minakshi crowned world champs

Historic for India! Jaismine, Minakshi crowned world champs

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

Jaismine Lamboria (57kg) and Minakshi Hooda (48kg) carved their place in Indian boxing history by clinching titles with hard-fought wins at the World Championships in Liverpool.

PIX: China's Ma Long hits 6; makes Olympics Table Tennis history

PIX: China's Ma Long hits 6; makes Olympics Table Tennis history

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

On Friday Ma, one of the true greats in Table Tennis, wrote his name into the history books by becoming China's most decorated Olympian with six golds in all, dating back to the London 2012 Games.

Mirabai Chanu targets gold at Paris Olympics

Mirabai Chanu targets gold at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

Tokyo 2020 silver medalist weightlifter Mirabai Chanu will be in action in the women's 49 kg category competition scheduled for August 7.

Saina Nehwal, Kashyap part ways!

Saina Nehwal, Kashyap part ways!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Indian badminton's superstar couple Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap have parted ways.

Abdulla Aboobacker wins triple jump gold

Abdulla Aboobacker wins triple jump gold

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

The 29-year-old Indian athlete finished ahead of South Korea's Yu Gyumin and Kim Jang-woo, both Asian Championships bronze medal winners.

Olympics-bound Indian boxers to train in Germany

Olympics-bound Indian boxers to train in Germany

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Five Indian boxers, aiming for glory at the upcoming Paris Olympics, will embark on a month-long training camp in Germany.

Neeraj reclaims World No. 1 spot; Arshad is...

Neeraj reclaims World No. 1 spot; Arshad is...

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

India's world champion Neeraj Chopra dethroned Grenada's Anderson Peters to reclaim the number one spot in men's javelin throw world rankings following a string of brilliant performances on the international stage recently.

'Paris Olympics will be launch-pad for rise of Indian sports'

'Paris Olympics will be launch-pad for rise of Indian sports'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

The Prime Minister termed the athletes as "India's soldiers of 2036 Olympics".

World University Games: Jadhav grabs gold in archery

World University Games: Jadhav grabs gold in archery

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

Jadhav strikes gold, Parneet silver as India end WUG archery campaign with five medals

Hudson-Smith crowned Grand Slam Track's first champion

Hudson-Smith crowned Grand Slam Track's first champion

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

American Kenny Bednarek, a twice Olympic champion, built up an enormous lead around the turn and stumbled through the tape to win the 200m in 20.07, three-tenths of a second ahead of Briton Zharnel Hughes, and clinch the men's short sprints slam.

Sakshi's emotional tribute to Olympic finalist Phogat

Sakshi's emotional tribute to Olympic finalist Phogat

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Olympic bronze medalist Sakshi Malik has lauded Vinesh Phogat for becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to reach an Olympic final.

India's Olympic Heartbreak: 6 Near-Misses

India's Olympic Heartbreak: 6 Near-Misses

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

Six Indian athletes found themselves agonisingly close to the podium, ultimately falling short.

How Neeraj Chopra Balances Long Locks, Army

How Neeraj Chopra Balances Long Locks, Army

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Neeraj Chopra, who holds the rank of Subedar Major in the Indian Army, admits that his long hair often raises eyebrows when he dons the uniform.

SEE: Manu Bhaker returns to grand welcome in Delhi

SEE: Manu Bhaker returns to grand welcome in Delhi

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

People gathered at the airport long before her arrival and they celebrated Manu Bhaker's feat with song and dance, beating of drums and holding banners.

Olympic medallist Aman 'will work to bring gold at LA Games'

Olympic medallist Aman 'will work to bring gold at LA Games'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

On his return to Delhi, he told ANI will be having a roadshow from a place that has given India plenty of great wrestlers, including Olympic medalilsts Yogeshwar Dutt, Sushil Kumar, Ravi Dahiya and now Aman.

Gagan Narang overwhelmed by India's shooting success

Gagan Narang overwhelmed by India's shooting success

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Gagan Narang lauded the Indian shooting contingent for their fantastic performances

Won't retire until I get Olympic medal: Deepika

Won't retire until I get Olympic medal: Deepika

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

'I really want to win an Olympic medal, and I won't quit until I achieve that'

Manu Bhaker Meets Her Nani At Last

Manu Bhaker Meets Her Nani At Last

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

Double Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker received a hero's welcome when she arrived at her maternal grandparents' home in Jhajjar.

Serena, Simone, Sha'Carri Rule Met Gala

Serena, Simone, Sha'Carri Rule Met Gala

Rediff.com6 May 2025

From Grand Slam champions to Olympic gold medalists, some of the world's most iconic athletes brought their signature style to the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

Two Indian women golfers qualify for Paris Olympics

Two Indian women golfers qualify for Paris Olympics

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Indian golfers Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar secured their places in the upcoming Paris Olympics based on the world rankings.

'Vinesh deserved atleast a silver; this is injustice'

'Vinesh deserved atleast a silver; this is injustice'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

National Wrestling coach Virendra Dahiya believes that Vinesh Phogat at least deserved a silver medal after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) dismissed her appeal.

Did Sania Mirza Rock Floral Pantsuit?

Did Sania Mirza Rock Floral Pantsuit?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

Sania Mirza, the tennis icon, made a dazzling entry at the fifth Indian Sports Honours event, donning a stunning floral blazer suit.

Manu Bhaker's Diwali Surprise!

Manu Bhaker's Diwali Surprise!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Manu Bhaker chose to illuminate her home with traditional clay diyas, supporting local vendors and promoting the 'Vocal for Local' initiative.