News for 'organising-committee'

Sadhus threaten to boycott 'shahi snan' over Ganga

Sadhus threaten to boycott 'shahi snan' over Ganga

Rediff.com12 Jan 2007

The High Court had directed Uttar Pradesh government to ensure that the water released from Narora dam reaches here and is not diverted on the way through lift canals.

Asian Games diary: Of traffic snarls, Shah Rukh Khan fans and selfies

Asian Games diary: Of traffic snarls, Shah Rukh Khan fans and selfies

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

Language is an issue but not a barrier as they are still able to express their love for Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan. SRK though has a much bigger following than his celebrated senior.

India set for another sports disaster: Cloud over Goa's Lusofonia Games

India set for another sports disaster: Cloud over Goa's Lusofonia Games

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

The third edition of the Lusofonia Games in Goa, scheduled to begin in November 2, is in danger of being called off due to the state government's failure to complete projects related to the event on time.

Pitch invaders will be punished

Pitch invaders will be punished

Rediff.com14 Jun 2006

FIFA is discussing how it can stop people running on the pitch during World Cup matches and will ensure violators are punished.

FIFA ethics panel bans ex-head of German FA for one year

FIFA ethics panel bans ex-head of German FA for one year

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

FIFA's Ethics Committee has banned Wolfgang Niersbach, the former president of the German Football Association, for one year for failing to report potential misconduct surrounding the award of the 2006 soccer World Cup in Germany.

Organisers slam Agassi pullout

Organisers slam Agassi pullout

Rediff.com15 Nov 2005

World Indoors: No Russians, no stars, no buzz

World Indoors: No Russians, no stars, no buzz

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

With no Russians, few stars and the sport engulfed in a doping crisis the world indoor athletics championships begin this week with officials holding their breath and eager to put the spotlight back on the track.

Kochi gets FIFA nod to host U-17 football World Cup

Kochi gets FIFA nod to host U-17 football World Cup

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi on Wednesday became the first Indian city to be officially declared as one of the venues for hosting the 2017 FIFA Under-17 World Cup after it received a green signal from a high-level delegation of football's world body.

IOA blunder, Rana not Asiad's best

IOA blunder, Rana not Asiad's best

Rediff.com15 Dec 2006

South Korean swimmer Tae Hwan Park and not Jaspal Rana won the Most Valuable Player award at the Doha Asian Games.

Hundreds gather in US to mark International Yoga Day

Hundreds gather in US to mark International Yoga Day

Rediff.com18 Jun 2017

The Indian ambassador to the US, Navtej Sarna, said it was a moving sight to see people turning up in large numbers at the heart of the US capital for the event.

India will bid for 2016 Olympics: Kalmadi

India will bid for 2016 Olympics: Kalmadi

Rediff.com2 Jan 2006

Indian Olympic Association president Suresh Kalmadi said India would bid for the 2016 Olympic Games.

Narine will get over this episode: Williams

Narine will get over this episode: Williams

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

West Indies coach Stuart Williams said mystery spinner Sunil Narine, who has been reported for suspect bowling action during an Oppo Champions League Twenty20 match, will get over the episode in a positive manner.

U-17 WC: FIFA 'deeply concerned' over incomplete work at Kochi stadium

U-17 WC: FIFA 'deeply concerned' over incomplete work at Kochi stadium

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

'The venue has a very strong football culture and it would be a matter of great shame if we don't manage to fulfil the requirements in time'

'Olympics will change China'

'Olympics will change China'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2006

Kalmadi unsure on Commonwealth venues

Kalmadi unsure on Commonwealth venues

Rediff.com8 Nov 2005

"The major issue is the athletics stadium, whether to make a new stadium or renovate the present one," the IOA president said.

Cretois referee for India-Pakistan Davis Cup tie

Cretois referee for India-Pakistan Davis Cup tie

Rediff.com11 Mar 2006

Australia's John Blom is the neutral umpire and India's Punit Gupta the chair umpire for the April 7-9 Davis Cup zonal play-off encounter.

Beckenbauer praises Klinsmann

Beckenbauer praises Klinsmann

Rediff.com6 Jul 2006

Franz Beckenbauer said Klinsmann should stay on as coach because the job he started rebuilding Germany football is not finished yet.

ICC allocates $135m for Champions Trophy leave BCCI fuming

ICC allocates $135m for Champions Trophy leave BCCI fuming

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has expressed its reservations with the International Cricket Council's decision to earmark a budget of $135 million (approx) as the organisational cost for Champions Trophy scheduled in the United Kingdom from June 1-18, next year.

India hope to shift spotlight on medals at humdrum CWG

India hope to shift spotlight on medals at humdrum CWG

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Indian contingent would be aiming to make it all good with strong medal-winning performances when the acutely-low-on-buzz Commonwealth Games start

Another Pune institute receives 'explosive' parcel and threat letter

Another Pune institute receives 'explosive' parcel and threat letter

Rediff.com10 May 2016

The Department of Communication and Journalism located in Ranade Institute building in Deccan area here, got the packet, with content similar to what was found in the FTII parcel on Saturday.

Round 3 of Nepal Masters called off

Round 3 of Nepal Masters called off

Rediff.com16 Dec 2005

Following a political bandh the tournament has been reduced to a three-day, 54-hold tournament.

Golden ball for World Cup final

Golden ball for World Cup final

Rediff.com18 Apr 2006

Host nation Brazil receives Olympic flame for Rio Games

Host nation Brazil receives Olympic flame for Rio Games

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

The flame will be flown in special safety lanterns to Switzerland for a ceremony at the United Nations in Geneva on Thursday

Why Mumbai missed out on U17 football World Cup final

Why Mumbai missed out on U17 football World Cup final

Rediff.com9 May 2017

'Mission XI Million is the most ambitious football engagement programme to date in India.'

Odisha: Top Maoist leader Sabyasachi Panda arrested

Odisha: Top Maoist leader Sabyasachi Panda arrested

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

In a major achievement for Odisha police, top Maoist leader Sabyasachi Panda wanted in over 60 criminal cases, has been arrested prompting Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik to appeal to Naxals to eschew violence and join the mainstream

Sports Shorts: Boxer Vijender set for US debut next year

Sports Shorts: Boxer Vijender set for US debut next year

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Fifty-over cricket still most popular, says ICC. Do you agree?

Fifty-over cricket still most popular, says ICC. Do you agree?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

The controlling body of the ICC Cricket World Cup has said that the 50-over format of the game is still the most popular form of cricket in the world, adding that it is confident that fans will flock to the games in 2015 because it is ''real''.

Germany may not play 2006 WC finals opener

Germany may not play 2006 WC finals opener

Rediff.com14 Sep 2004

Reports said that Germany coach Juergen Klinsmann wants the hosts to start the tournament three days later than the opening match.

Marriage prep likely to keep Yogeshwar out of Pro Wrestling 2

Marriage prep likely to keep Yogeshwar out of Pro Wrestling 2

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

With Sushil Kumar's chances of participating in the second season of the Pro Wrestling League (PWL) next to nil, another star India wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt is also likely to opt out of the upcoming event taking the sheen away from the tournament.

No cricket at Doha Asian Games

No cricket at Doha Asian Games

Rediff.com25 Jul 2005

The Olympic Council of Asia decided to drop cricket because of their tight schedule.

Cricket excluded from 2010 CWG

Cricket excluded from 2010 CWG

Rediff.com23 Dec 2005

The BCCI has not got the clearance to include cricket in the 2010 New Delhi Commonwealth Games

Protesters disrupt FIFA World Cup visit

Protesters disrupt FIFA World Cup visit

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

A small group of protesters demanding more spending on health and education disrupted a visit by FIFA officials to the 2014 World Cup stadium under construction in Cuiaba on Tuesday.

Beijing welcomes London

Beijing welcomes London

Rediff.com7 Jul 2005

London's stunning victory was warmly received in China, hosts of the 2008 Games in Beijing, who also told the British capital to expect a large Chinese audience.

Seedings for World Cup finals on Tuesday

Seedings for World Cup finals on Tuesday

Rediff.com5 Dec 2005

FIFA's World Cup Organising Committee will decide on Tuesday the seedings for the 32 finalists involved in next year's tournament in Germany.

South Korea to host some 2020 Olympics events, claim media

South Korea to host some 2020 Olympics events, claim media

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is looking into hosting rowing and canoe/kayak sprint events for the 2020 Summer Games in South Korea if agreement cannot be reached to keep the enue for the races in Tokyo, Japanese media said on Tuesday.

China unveils Olympic slogan

China unveils Olympic slogan

Rediff.com27 Jun 2005

"One World, One Dream" is the new slogan for the 2008 summer Olympic Games in Beijing.

Muslim gymnast criticised for wearing 'revealing' leotard

Muslim gymnast criticised for wearing 'revealing' leotard

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

Muslim gymnast, Farah Ann Abdul Hadi, of Malaysia was criticised for wearing revealing leotard.

Beijing seeks Olympic slogan

Beijing seeks Olympic slogan

Rediff.com27 Dec 2004

The host of the 2008 Olympic Games is seeking a slogan that will help project an "exciting image" of the city and the country as a whole.

Olympic funds misused by Beijing officials

Olympic funds misused by Beijing officials

Rediff.com24 Jun 2004

China's National Audit Office said the country's sports authorities have since 1999 misused yuan ($15.8 million) earmarked for the 2008 Olympics.