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Canada Open: Srikanth sends Rajawat packing

Canada Open: Srikanth sends Rajawat packing

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Kidambi Srikanth enters second round of Canada Open

Historic Firsts In 2025: RCB Win IPL, Neeraj's 90m, Women's WC Triumph

Historic Firsts In 2025: RCB Win IPL, Neeraj's 90m, Women's WC Triumph

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

From Royal Challengers Bengaluru's historic first IPL title to star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra finally breaking the iconic 90-meter mark to India women winning their first cricket World Cup, this was the year of long-awaited victories and record-breaking feats.

Deepika's Gift For Pappa's 70th Birthday

Deepika's Gift For Pappa's 70th Birthday

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

On her badminton legend father Prakash Padukone's milestone 70th birthday, Bollywood superstar Deepika Padukone unveiled an ambitious expansion of the Padukone School of Badminton.

World C'ships to offer fewer quotas for Paris Games

World C'ships to offer fewer quotas for Paris Games

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

The quota winners at the 2023 World Championship will not be eligible to participate in the continental qualifiers unless they participate in a different style.

Wrestlers stuck in limbo as sports ministry withholds approval

Wrestlers stuck in limbo as sports ministry withholds approval

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

Asian champion Sunil Kumar, U-23 Asian Championship gold winner Minakshi, and several other Indian wrestlers gathered at Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya's residence, requesting his intervention to secure approval for their participation in the upcoming Ranking Series in Albania.

Elavenil, Bhaker and debutants target Munich World Cup medals

Elavenil, Bhaker and debutants target Munich World Cup medals

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Two-time medallist Elavenil Valarivan will fancy her chances on the first competition day of ISSF World Cup in Munich on Tuesday

'Chaotic' Pant could catch South Africa off guard: Rhodes

'Chaotic' Pant could catch South Africa off guard: Rhodes

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

Rishabh Pant's 'chaotic' leadership style and batting might be the wildcard India need to level the Test series against South Africa, former cricketer Jonty Rhodes said on Friday.

Pujara backs Kohli-Rohit, calls for honesty with Shami

Pujara backs Kohli-Rohit, calls for honesty with Shami

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara on Thursday stressed that each and every bilateral assignment will be "very important" now for stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as India look ahead to the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Hamza decodes the India spin test ahead of tough tour

Hamza decodes the India spin test ahead of tough tour

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

'I think it's an ongoing process, just continuously putting in hours of work and speaking to people that have played in these conditions, have done well in these conditions.'

The Teenage Skater Who Won Gold For India

The Teenage Skater Who Won Gold For India

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

'Winning gold for India was a dream I lived on that rink.'

Bhanwala takes home bronze in 25m rapid fire World Cup

Bhanwala takes home bronze in 25m rapid fire World Cup

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

The 21-year-old Anish shot 27 in the final to win the bronze.

'Don't rush Gout Gout! He can be one of the BEST ever'

'Don't rush Gout Gout! He can be one of the BEST ever'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

Gout, 17, has earned comparisons with Usain Bolt after eye-catching runs over the past year, including a wind-assisted 19.98 seconds in the 200 at the Queensland state championships this month.

Doping scandal rocks wrestling: 5 minors, 1 Olympian face ban

Doping scandal rocks wrestling: 5 minors, 1 Olympian face ban

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

A look at NADA's list of suspended athletes reveals that wrestling has the second most dope offenders among all sporting disciplines in India.

David Beckham of Andamans pedals his way to gold!

David Beckham of Andamans pedals his way to gold!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Elkatohchoongo was the best Indian cyclist at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, reaching to the quarter-finals.

Nikhat Zareen's Chance At World Glory

Nikhat Zareen's Chance At World Glory

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

As boxer Nikhat Zareen prepares to head to her first World Championships in the 51 kg category, she feels she has plenty in her armoury to go the distance.

Asian Athletics: Sachin, Parul bag silver; India sign off with 24 medals

Asian Athletics: Sachin, Parul bag silver; India sign off with 24 medals

Rediff.com31 May 2025

A new national record, a string of personal bests, and six final-day medals capped India's campaign at the 26th Asian Athletics Championships as they signed off with a total haul of 24 medals.

Neeru strikes trap gold; India sweep women's junior event

Neeru strikes trap gold; India sweep women's junior event

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

National Games champion Neeru Dhanda experienced one of her finest days in the sport en route to winning the women's trap gold medal at the Asian Shooting Championship.

Shooting Worlds: Rudrankksh, Arjun, Kiran win India's fifth gold

Shooting Worlds: Rudrankksh, Arjun, Kiran win India's fifth gold

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

It was also Patil's second senior world championship gold in his very first outing, having won the individual 10m air rifle event earlier.

Smith out of WTC final with dislocated finger

Smith out of WTC final with dislocated finger

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Australia's senior batter Steve Smith has been ruled out of the remainder of the World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord's after suffering a compound dislocation of his right pinkie on Friday.

Asian shooting: Sift Kaur strikes gold twice, stuns China

Asian shooting: Sift Kaur strikes gold twice, stuns China

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Sift Kaur Samra pulled off an incredible show, clinching the individual women's 50m rifle 3 positions gold

Kohli@37: The staggering stats of India's run king

Kohli@37: The staggering stats of India's run king

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

At 37, the numbers behind his all-format dominance reveal not just longevity but an unmatched hunger for excellence.

Vinesh Phogat strikes gold! Triumphs after 16-month hiatus

Vinesh Phogat strikes gold! Triumphs after 16-month hiatus

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

Vinesh demonstrated her dominance by defeating Jyoti in just two minutes.

Deepak Punia is World No 1 wrestler

Deepak Punia is World No 1 wrestler

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

World Championship silver medallist wrestler Deepak Punia has jumped to World No 1 position in the 86kg but Bajrang Punia lost the top rank in the 65kg category in the latest rankings.

The Teen Who Stunned Sindhu!

The Teen Who Stunned Sindhu!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

'When I played against Sindhu didi in China, I am happy I managed to play better than I did last time.'

Why India didn't prepare rank turners for Windies

Why India didn't prepare rank turners for Windies

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

We didn't ask for rank turners so need to put in more effort to get bounce and turn: Jadeja

'Winning A Medal For India Meant A Lot'

'Winning A Medal For India Meant A Lot'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

'It was a tough field, and I was nervous going in.' 'But once I stepped onto the court, I focused only on giving my best.'

World Boxing Championships: Sonia moves into pre-quarters

World Boxing Championships: Sonia moves into pre-quarters

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

This was Sonia's first major international event having risen to senior level by winning a gold in the National Championships in 2016. Last year, she won a gold in the Serbia Cup. She won a bronze in the Ahmet Comert Boxing Tournament this year.

Youth World C'ship: Archer Salunkhe creates history!

Youth World C'ship: Archer Salunkhe creates history!

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Parth Salunkhe became the first male archer to win a gold in the recurve category at the Youth World Championships.

Antim Panghal wins historic Jr World Wrestling gold

Antim Panghal wins historic Jr World Wrestling gold

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

The Indian defeated Kazakhstan's Atlyn Shagayeva 8-0 final to emerge the first Indian to win gold in the competition's 34-year long history.

How Sergio Pagni produced world champion Indian archers

How Sergio Pagni produced world champion Indian archers

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Compound archery chief coach Sergio Pagni opened up on India's recipes for securing historic three gold medals in the recent World Championships.

Why Firing Gambhir Won't Fix The Real Problem

Why Firing Gambhir Won't Fix The Real Problem

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Sack Gambhir before he damages any more careers, if you must. But it cannot stop there. The project ahead must be bigger, more ambitious, and far more urgent: Rebuilding the spine of Indian cricket from the grassroots up, and giving the Test team the seriousness it deserves. Only then will Indian cricket stop lurching from one crisis to another and begin, once again, to imagine greatness, suggests Prem Panicker.

Wrestling Olympic qualifiers trials get rescheduled

Wrestling Olympic qualifiers trials get rescheduled

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

The trials were initially planned for February 27-29 but got postponed

'Chopra's 90m is about redefining possibility in Indian sport'

'Chopra's 90m is about redefining possibility in Indian sport'

Rediff.com19 May 2025

'The monkey is off his back and he is now free to push his limits'.

PIX: Records shattered, dreams realised at athletics Worlds!

PIX: Records shattered, dreams realised at athletics Worlds!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

A wrap from Day 2 of the World Athletics Championships 2023 in Budapest on Sunday.

Mairaj-Ganemat win mixed skeet gold at Shotgun World Cup

Mairaj-Ganemat win mixed skeet gold at Shotgun World Cup

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

Veteran shooter Mairaj Ahmad Khan and young Ganemat Sekhon won gold in the skeet mixed team event, giving India its first medal at the ISSF Shotgun World Cup, in Cairo, on Sunday.

India's top middle-distance runner caught doping

India's top middle-distance runner caught doping

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Twinkle Chaudhary tested positive for Methyltestosterone, a banned anabolic steroid.

Manchester City loan out Grealish to Everton

Manchester City loan out Grealish to Everton

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

England midfielder Jack Grealish joined Everton on a season-long loan from Manchester City on Tuesday as he seeks to restart his stalled international career.

Asian Shooting: Sandhu sustains India's gold rush

Asian Shooting: Sandhu sustains India's gold rush

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Rajkanwar Sandhu takes centre fire pistol gold, Ankur Mittal excels in double trap

BWF Para Worlds: Bhagat and Ramadass emerge champions

BWF Para Worlds: Bhagat and Ramadass emerge champions

Rediff.com6 Nov 2022

Bhagat now has 11 medals, including six gold, two silver and three bronze medals in the world championships. He has the distinction of reaching the finals in all the editions, barring the 2007 and 2017 World Championships.

Immigrant from India wins Israeli kickboxing championship

Immigrant from India wins Israeli kickboxing championship

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Obed Hrangchal, a 28-year-old Indian Jew from Mizoram who immigrated to Israel in 2020, has won the Jewish state's kickboxing championship and is likely to represent the country in international competitions.