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Remembering Jaspal Rana: The Pioneer Who Transformed Indian Shooting

Remembering Jaspal Rana: The Pioneer Who Transformed Indian Shooting

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Jaspal Rana, a legendary Indian shooter and influential coach, has passed away at 49 after battling cardiac issues. He was a pioneer who brought shooting into the national spotlight with his fearless performances and later shaped the careers of many world-class athletes, including Manu Bhaker, leaving an indelible mark on Indian sports.

Why Verstappen says modern F1 feels 'not nice'

Why Verstappen says modern F1 feels 'not nice'

Rediff.com25 May 2026

Max Verstappen returned to the Formula One podium for the first time this season on Sunday but the Red Bull driver, third in Canada, left no doubt about his unhappiness with new rules he considers to be anti-racing.

India's Sonam Maskar Fights Hard, Ends Fifth in Granada World Cup

India's Sonam Maskar Fights Hard, Ends Fifth in Granada World Cup

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

Sonam Maskar finished fifth in the women's 10m air rifle final at the World Cup in Granada, as India concluded their campaign with one gold medal. Wang Zifei of China won gold in the event.

Indian Racer Atiqa Mir Achieves Top Ranking in FIA International Karting

Indian Racer Atiqa Mir Achieves Top Ranking in FIA International Karting

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Indian karting prodigy Atiqa Mir achieves a significant milestone, becoming the highest-ranked female racer in her category in the latest FIA International Kart Ranking (IKR).

Is Antonelli already unstoppable in F1 2026?

Is Antonelli already unstoppable in F1 2026?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Kimi Antonelli will either be Formula One's youngest world champion, well before the end of the season on current form, or the first driver to win five races in a row in a single campaign and not take the title.

'We don't want money or parades': Satwik hits back

'We don't want money or parades': Satwik hits back

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Ace doubles badminton player Satwiksairaj Rankireddy clarified his recent comments regarding the muted public reception after the Indian team won the Thomas Cup bronze medal, emphasising the need to celebrate all sporting achievements.

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.

Indian Ultra Runners Dominate IAU 24H Championship

Indian Ultra Runners Dominate IAU 24H Championship

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Indian ultra runners achieved remarkable success at the IAU 24H Asia and Oceania Championship in Japan, securing gold in the men's team event and a bronze in the women's team event. Amar Singh Devanda won gold in the men's individual event, setting a new national record.

Pramod Bhagat Leads India's Medal Haul at Spanish Para Badminton International

Pramod Bhagat Leads India's Medal Haul at Spanish Para Badminton International

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Pramod Bhagat secured one gold and two silver medals at the Spanish Para Badminton International 2024, leading a strong performance by the Indian contingent.

Mirabai Chanu Eyes Elusive Asian Games Medal

Mirabai Chanu Eyes Elusive Asian Games Medal

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu is determined to win a medal at the Asian Games, the only major title missing from her collection. She also spoke about the importance of the Khelo India Tribal Games.

How Satwik-Chirag Won The Singapore Open Title

How Satwik-Chirag Won The Singapore Open Title

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty fought back to win the Singapore Open title, defeating Indonesia's Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri in a thrilling final.

Gulveer Singh Breaks National Half Marathon Record in New York

Gulveer Singh Breaks National Half Marathon Record in New York

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Gulveer Singh finished third at the New York City Half Marathon, setting a new national record for the 21.1km distance. He clocked 59 minutes 42 seconds, surpassing the previous record set by Avinash Sable in 2020.

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.

How De Vries Clinched Victory For Mahindra Racing

How De Vries Clinched Victory For Mahindra Racing

Rediff.com16 May 2026

Nyck de Vries secured a maiden victory for Mahindra Racing in the Monaco E-Prix, marking their first win in nearly five years.

Indian Shooters Struggle at ISSF Shotgun World Cup in Tangier

Indian Shooters Struggle at ISSF Shotgun World Cup in Tangier

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Indian shooters had a disappointing outing at the ISSF Shotgun World Cup in Tangier, with both mixed team pairs finishing low in the standings.

Why India Needs A Cultural Shift To Become A Sporting Superpower

Why India Needs A Cultural Shift To Become A Sporting Superpower

Rediff.com20 May 2026

An analysis of the disparities in India's sporting culture, highlighting the challenges faced by non-cricket athletes and the systemic changes needed for India to become a true sporting superpower.

Arjun Maini gears up for 2026 DTM season with HRT Ford Racing

Arjun Maini gears up for 2026 DTM season with HRT Ford Racing

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Indian driver Arjun Maini will continue with HRT Ford Racing in the 2026 DTM season, driving the No. 36 Ford Mustang GT3 EVO as the team prepares for the championship opener in Austria.

Deepika Kumari Leads India To Archery World Cup Gold

Deepika Kumari Leads India To Archery World Cup Gold

Rediff.com10 May 2026

The Indian trio of Deepika Kumari, Ankita Bhakat, and Kumkum Mohod secured the women's recurve team gold medal at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai, defeating China in a tense shoot-off. India finished the campaign with two medals, including a bronze in the men's individual compound section.

Indian Shooters Struggle At ISSF Shotgun World Cup In Tangier

Indian Shooters Struggle At ISSF Shotgun World Cup In Tangier

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Indian shooters had a disappointing outing at the ISSF Shotgun World Cup in Tangier, with both mixed team pairs finishing far down the standings. The performance raises concerns about Asian Games selection.

5 Indian boxers assured of medals at World Futures Cup

5 Indian boxers assured of medals at World Futures Cup

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Five Indian boxers have secured podium finishes at the World Boxing Futures Cup in Bangkok, with Gunjan, Joyshree Devi, Ambekar Meetei, Chandrika Pujari, and Radhamani Longjam all advancing to the semi-finals.

Sreejesh Voices Frustration Over Hockey India Coaching Decision

Sreejesh Voices Frustration Over Hockey India Coaching Decision

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Former India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh has publicly criticised Hockey India's decision to remove him as junior men's team coach after 17 months, questioning the preference for foreign coaches. Hockey India has rejected Sreejesh's claims, stating his contract ended as scheduled and a new coach was selected through a formal process.

Sreejesh Voices Frustration Over Hockey India's Coaching Decisions

Sreejesh Voices Frustration Over Hockey India's Coaching Decisions

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Former India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh has publicly criticised Hockey India for removing him from his role as junior men's team coach after just 17 months, questioning the organisation's preference for foreign coaches. Hockey India has rejected Sreejesh's claims, stating that his contract ended as scheduled and a new coach was selected through a formal process.

How Pranati Nayak Won Silver At FIG World Challenge Cup

How Pranati Nayak Won Silver At FIG World Challenge Cup

Rediff.com24 May 2026

India's Pranati Nayak won a silver medal in the women's vault event at the FIG World Challenge Cup 2026 in Tashkent. The 31-year-old gymnast secured an average score of 13.025. Vietnam's Thi Quynh Nhu Nguyen won gold, and Uzbekistan's Shakhinabonu Yusufova took bronze.

Top Surfing Talents to Clash at Inaugural Little Andaman Pro

Top Surfing Talents to Clash at Inaugural Little Andaman Pro

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

India's top surfing and stand-up paddling talents will compete in the inaugural Little Andaman Pro 2024, a national championship held in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The event serves as crucial preparation for the Asian Games, with athletes vying for honours across various surfing and SUP categories.

'No preference for a foreign coach': Hockey India rejects Sreejesh's claim

'No preference for a foreign coach': Hockey India rejects Sreejesh's claim

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey said P R Sreejesh had been offered the role of coach for the development team but he had refused to take up the role.

Why Sreejesh Is Unhappy With Hockey India

Why Sreejesh Is Unhappy With Hockey India

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Former India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh has publicly criticised Hockey India for allegedly favouring foreign coaches over Indian talent, despite his successful tenure with the junior men's team. Hockey India has rejected the claims.

Why Sreejesh Is Unhappy With Hockey India

Why Sreejesh Is Unhappy With Hockey India

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Former India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh has publicly criticised Hockey India for allegedly favouring foreign coaches over Indian coaches, despite his successful tenure with the junior men's team. Hockey India has rejected Sreejesh's claims.

Indian Archery Team Grapples With Issues Ahead Of World Cup

Indian Archery Team Grapples With Issues Ahead Of World Cup

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Indian archery faces poor planning and the absence of a full-time foreign coach as they prepare for the World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai, raising concerns ahead of the Asian Games.

Shiva Narwal Shoots Gold At ISSF Junior World Cup

Shiva Narwal Shoots Gold At ISSF Junior World Cup

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Shiva Narwal secured gold in the men's 10m air pistol event at the ISSF Junior World Cup, with Chirag Sharma winning bronze.

Mansi, Kajal, Sumit Shine At U23 Asian Wrestling

Mansi, Kajal, Sumit Shine At U23 Asian Wrestling

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Indian wrestlers Mansi Lather, Kajal, and Sumit secured gold medals at the U23 Asian Wrestling Championships in Da Nang, Vietnam, leading a strong performance by the Indian contingent.

Paris Olympics: AFI chief bets on podium finish for Sable

Paris Olympics: AFI chief bets on podium finish for Sable

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

The AFI chief also feels Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra's propensity to live in the moment and the remarkable consistency in his throws make him stand out among some of the best javelin exponents in the world.

How Satwik-Chirag Ended Title Drought At Singapore Open

How Satwik-Chirag Ended Title Drought At Singapore Open

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty fought back to win the Singapore Open title, defeating Indonesia's Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri in the men's doubles final.

How Satwiksairaj And Chirag Shetty Won Singapore Open

How Satwiksairaj And Chirag Shetty Won Singapore Open

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty fought back to win the Singapore Open title, defeating Indonesia's Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri in a thrilling men's doubles final.

Candidates Chess: R Vaishali Loses To Jiner Zhu; Sindarov Set For Title

Candidates Chess: R Vaishali Loses To Jiner Zhu; Sindarov Set For Title

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Indian Grandmaster R Vaishali's loss to China's Jiner Zhu has thrown the FIDE Women's Candidates tournament wide open.

Olympian Anish Bhanwala Wins Gold At Shooting Championship

Olympian Anish Bhanwala Wins Gold At Shooting Championship

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Olympian Anish Bhanwala won gold in the men's 25m rapid fire pistol event at the 24th Kumar Surendra Singh Memorial Shooting Championship. Suraj Sharma won silver and Vijayveer Sidhu took bronze.

Maskar Clinches Gold, Valarivan Takes Silver At Shooting Championship

Maskar Clinches Gold, Valarivan Takes Silver At Shooting Championship

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Railways' Sonam Uttam Maskar won gold in the women's 10m air rifle event at the Kumar Surendra Singh Memorial Shooting Championship, with Elavenil Valarivan taking silver. Tilottama Sen, Sanvi R.P. also secured titles in junior and youth categories respectively.

Tim White Takes Helm as India Junior Women's Hockey Coach

Tim White Takes Helm as India Junior Women's Hockey Coach

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Hockey India appoints experienced Australian coach Tim White to lead the junior women's hockey team, replacing Tushar Khandekar, with a focus on developing technically sound players for the senior team.

How Satwiksairaj And Chirag Shetty Won Singapore Open

How Satwiksairaj And Chirag Shetty Won Singapore Open

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty fought back to win the Singapore Open title, defeating Indonesia's Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri in a thrilling final.

Chirag-Satwiksairaj Settle For Silver At Thailand Open

Chirag-Satwiksairaj Settle For Silver At Thailand Open

Rediff.com17 May 2026

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty fought hard but lost to Indonesia's Leo Rolly Carnando and Daniel Marthin in the men's doubles final at the Thailand Open Super 500 tournament.

India Secures Multiple Golds at World Para Athletics Grand Prix, Led by Sumit Antil

India Secures Multiple Golds at World Para Athletics Grand Prix, Led by Sumit Antil

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Sumit Antil spearheaded India's impressive performance at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix, securing gold in the javelin throw. Indian athletes dominated various events, including the 400m and throwing disciplines.