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Swiatek has tough Wimbledon opener

Swiatek has tough Wimbledon opener

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Czech reigning champion Marketa Vondrousova, seeded sixth and in the same quarter of the draw as Swiatek, will open against Spain's Jessica Bouzas Maneiro.

Gauff's perfect start to WTA Finals campaign

Gauff's perfect start to WTA Finals campaign

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

World No. 3 Coco Gauff and No. 2 Iga Swiatek of Poland won their respective opening matches of the Orange Group at the WTA Finals Riyadh in Saudi Arabia.

Modi's first-ever visit to Ukraine likely in Aug; focus on ending war

Modi's first-ever visit to Ukraine likely in Aug; focus on ending war

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

The proposed visit is being planned around the Ukrainian National Day of August 24 and the prime minister may also travel to Poland as part of a two-nation tour, they said.

Sabalenka opens WTA Finals with sweep

Sabalenka opens WTA Finals with sweep

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

No. 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus had little trouble getting past China's Qinwen Zheng in a group-stage match at the WTA Finals on Saturday, prevailing 6-3, 6-4 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Shots fired! Police subdue threat at Euro fan parade

Shots fired! Police subdue threat at Euro fan parade

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

Hamburg police fire shots at axe-wielding person at Euro 2024 fan parade

Mertens dominates but upsets rock Jasmin Open

Mertens dominates but upsets rock Jasmin Open

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Top seed Elise Mertens cruised to victory, but fourth-seeded Nadia Podoroska and fifth-seeded Jacqueline Cristian were not as fortunate in the first round of the Jasmin Open Tunisia

'Poland needed to prove they weren't quitters'

'Poland needed to prove they weren't quitters'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Poland coach Adam Nawalka said his team had needed to beat Japan in their final World Cup match on Thursday to prove they were not quitters and bring some joy to their country's football fans after a miserable campaign in Russia.

PIX: Portugal, Poland, Senegal punch ticket to Qatar World Cup

PIX: Portugal, Poland, Senegal punch ticket to Qatar World Cup

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Images and a round-up of all the World Cup qualifiers played across continents on Tuesday.

Euro Preview: Will Lewandowski shine for Poland?

Euro Preview: Will Lewandowski shine for Poland?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Poland forward Robert Lewandowski and Switzerland's Xherdan Shaqiri, who have yet to shine at Euro 2016, will have another chance to brighten up the tournament when their teams clash in St Etienne in the last 16 on Saturday.

Euro: Blaszczykowski strike sends Poland into last 16

Euro: Blaszczykowski strike sends Poland into last 16

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Jakub Blaszczykowski's goal gave Poland a 1-0 win over Ukraine in their final Euro 2016 Group C match on Tuesday and sent them into the knockout stages of the tournament for the first time.

France confident strikers will find goal in knockouts

France confident strikers will find goal in knockouts

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Defensively, however, France conceded only a single goal -- a penalty to Poland that Robert Lewandowski converted at the second attempt.

Paris Paralympics: MIND-BOGGLING Pix!

Paris Paralympics: MIND-BOGGLING Pix!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Images from Day 7 of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.

Indian shooters' gold rush continues at Jr World C'ships

Indian shooters' gold rush continues at Jr World C'ships

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Earlier in the day, Divanshi reached the final by finishing fifth in qualification with a score of 577 over the precision and rapid-fire rounds of 30-shots each.

Want Lips Like Katrina Kaif?

Want Lips Like Katrina Kaif?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Sara shows off her shades... Regina's new adventure...Vidyut goes to Florence...

Indian student brutally assaulted in Poland, survives

Indian student brutally assaulted in Poland, survives

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

Swaraj on Friday night spoke to the Indian ambassador to Poland Ajay Bisaria regarding the assault on an Indian student in Poznan city whose name was not disclosed.

Euro: What each team needs to do to reach last 16

Euro: What each team needs to do to reach last 16

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

Final positions in the six groups are still up for grabs which determine potential opponents in the knockout stage.

Nadal still unsure on French Open participation

Nadal still unsure on French Open participation

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Rafael Nadal said he was still in two minds about whether he will play in the French Open.

WC qualifiers: Ronaldo tricks; crowd trouble at Eng, Poland matches

WC qualifiers: Ronaldo tricks; crowd trouble at Eng, Poland matches

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

Images and summary of all the World Cup 2022 qualifiers played across continents on Tuesday.

Modi presents 4 BHISHM cubes to Zelenskyy

Modi presents 4 BHISHM cubes to Zelenskyy

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday presented four BHISHM (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog Hita and Maitri) Cubes to the Ukrainian government during his visit to the war-torn country where he met President Volodymyr Zelenskyy under the shadow of the raging war with Russia.

WC Preview: Poland to make changes for Colombia

WC Preview: Poland to make changes for Colombia

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Poland will make changes for their match against Colombia and start 'more aggressively' in what will be a key match against opponents who also lost their opening contest, striker Dawid Kownacki said on Thursday.

Iran stunned by minnows Poland in Kabaddi World Cup

Iran stunned by minnows Poland in Kabaddi World Cup

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

Iran's unbeaten streak in the ongoing Kabaddi World Cup came to a grinding halt after they were stunned by minnows Polland 25-41 in their league clash at the TransStadia in Ahmedabad on Monday.

Zverev wins Paris Masters, Swiatek survives Krejcikova

Zverev wins Paris Masters, Swiatek survives Krejcikova

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Third seed Alexander Zverev eased past home favourite Ugo Humbert

Poland keeper Szczesny ruled out of Germany clash

Poland keeper Szczesny ruled out of Germany clash

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Poland's first-choice goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny will miss Thursdays Euro 2016 clash with Germany but could return for their final Group C game against Ukraine, coach Adam Nawalka said.

Weghorst makes coach eat humble pie with late winner

Weghorst makes coach eat humble pie with late winner

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

Wout Weghorst earned praise for his winning goal in their European Championship opener against Poland o

PICS: France, Netherlands in frenetic goalless draw

PICS: France, Netherlands in frenetic goalless draw

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

France and the Netherlands are level on four points at the top of the group standings, with Austria on three, while Poland have no points and cannot advance to the last 16.

Is Your Skincare Simple, Wonders Deepika

Is Your Skincare Simple, Wonders Deepika

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Kriti has a question for you... Urvashi's pretty eyes... Allu Arjun's family time...

Hsieh-Zielinski win Wimbledon mixed doubles

Hsieh-Zielinski win Wimbledon mixed doubles

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Hsieh Su-wei and Jan Zielinski won their second mixed doubles Grand Slam title of the year at Wimbledon by beating the Mexican duo of Santiago Gonzalez and Giuliana Olmos 6-4, 6-2 in a one-sided final on Sunday.

I think it might be sabotage: Vijender

I think it might be sabotage: Vijender

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

'And when I say sabotage I mean people who are not happy to see India rise as a sporting nation. This girl has been through so much, your heart breaks for her. What more could she have done? Which other test?'

Lamine Yamal: Spain's boy wonder at the Euros!

Lamine Yamal: Spain's boy wonder at the Euros!

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Yamal, who at kick-off was 16 years and 338 days old, comfortably beats the previous record set by Poland's Kacper Kozlowski.

Euro 2016: Poland hold World champs Germany goalless

Euro 2016: Poland hold World champs Germany goalless

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Germany and Poland edged closer to the Euro 2016 knockout stage after playing out the first 0-0 draw of this year's tournament at the Stade de France on Thursday. The result means both teams have four points in Group C ahead of Northern Ireland, who have three after their 2-0 win against a Ukraine side who are still without a point and cannot now qualify for the last 16 at the finals.

Euro: How toothless Germany were checked by plucky Poland

Euro: How toothless Germany were checked by plucky Poland

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Germany bolstered their back line with the return of central defender Mats Hummels on Thursday but lacked penetration at the other end of the field as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Poland at Euro 2016.

Paris Olympics: Djokovic-Nadal could meet in 2nd round

Paris Olympics: Djokovic-Nadal could meet in 2nd round

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek of Poland faces Irina-Camella Begu of Romania in the opening round of the women's draw with second-seeded American Coco Gauff taking on Australian Ajla Tomljanovic.

Zheng beats Vekic to win historic tennis gold for China

Zheng beats Vekic to win historic tennis gold for China

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Zheng Qinwen became the first Chinese player to win an Olympic tennis singles gold medal when she held off Croatia's Donna Vekic for a 6-2, 6-3 win in a tense final on Saturday.

The Nehruvian Who Fell Out With Sonia Gandhi

The Nehruvian Who Fell Out With Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

Because of his proximity to Indira Gandhi, he was able to intervene directly at the level of the PMO, which he did in the days leading up to the partition of Pakistan in 1971 when he transferred crucial information about Pakistan's moves via information handed to him by an East Pakistani diplomat in Poland where he was posted.

Paris Paralympics: Medals Table: China top; India 18th

Paris Paralympics: Medals Table: China top; India 18th

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

The medals tally at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.

Poland's Wlodarczyk sets women's hammer world record

Poland's Wlodarczyk sets women's hammer world record

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

World champion Anita Wlodarczyk improved her own world record with a throw of 82.29 metres in the women's hammer final at the Rio Olympics on Monday. The 31-year-old Pole's third throw of the final improved on the previous mark of 81.08 metres she achieved on home soil at the start of the month.

Chess training may look cheap but it's expensive: Pragg calls for larger support

Chess training may look cheap but it's expensive: Pragg calls for larger support

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Young Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa on Friday called for a robust financial backing for chess, debunking the common concept that players require minimal monetary support to train and excel in the sport.

Swiatek eyes historic fourth French Open crown

Swiatek eyes historic fourth French Open crown

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Swiatek's dominance on clay that the top seed from Poland has won her last 20 matches at Roland Garros, as she bids for a third successive trophy to add to her maiden Grand Slam triumph in Paris four years ago

Nagal wins thriller, enters QFs of Italian Challenger

Nagal wins thriller, enters QFs of Italian Challenger

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Indian tennis star Sumit Nagal continued his fine form as he entered the quarterfinal of the ongoing Perugia Challenger.

Humpy's out? No problem! Women eye gold in Chess Olympiad

Humpy's out? No problem! Women eye gold in Chess Olympiad

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

Koneru Humpy's non-participation in the event has not hampered the team's chances much as Vaishali has jumped significantly in rankings and is a force to reckon with in the women's circle.