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Bindra to help Delhi HC-appointed committee run IOA

Bindra to help Delhi HC-appointed committee run IOA

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday directed the setting up of a three-member Committee of Administrators (CoA) to take over the affairs of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).

FIH happy with new draft of HI constitution

FIH happy with new draft of HI constitution

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

The FIH also stated that the draw of the Men's Hockey World Cup, to be hosted jointly by Bhubaneswar and Rourkela from January 13 to 29 next year, will take place as per schedule on September 8.

Sports Minister condemns Kochi ownership wrangle

Sports Minister condemns Kochi ownership wrangle

Rediff.com15 Apr 2010

Sports Minister M S Gill on Thursday ridiculed the ongoing ownership row involving the Kochi franchise in the Indian Premier League, saying it is 'just not cricket'.

Pro-Palestine Aussie pitch invader sent to 1-day police custody

Pro-Palestine Aussie pitch invader sent to 1-day police custody

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

Wen Johnson (24) had intruded into the pitch at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium just before the drinks break in the final at around 3pm, but was immediately apprehended by security personnel as he approached batter Virat Kohli.

Sports Shorts: Badminton star Chong Wei diagnosed with nose cancer

Sports Shorts: Badminton star Chong Wei diagnosed with nose cancer

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

US journalist dies while covering Argentina vs Netherlands World Cup match

US journalist dies while covering Argentina vs Netherlands World Cup match

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

Well-known US soccer journalist Grant Wahl died on Friday after suffering "acute distress" while covering a match at the World Cup in Qatar, his agent said.

'Pakistan stars prioritise T20 leagues over country'

'Pakistan stars prioritise T20 leagues over country'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

Pakistan's on-field performances not affected by frequent changes in PCB, says acting chairman

PGA Tour & LIV announcement leaves the world of golf stunned!

PGA Tour & LIV announcement leaves the world of golf stunned!

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

The world of golf was left stunned as the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV circuit, who have been involved in a bitter fight, announced a shock agreement!

PKL season 8 to start on December 22

PKL season 8 to start on December 22

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai welcomed the league to the state.

Supreme Court stops CoA from taking over affairs of IOA

Supreme Court stops CoA from taking over affairs of IOA

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

In an interim relief, the Supreme Court on Thursday ordered the status quo and said the Delhi High Court-appointed three-member Committee of Administrators (COA) will not take over the affairs of the Indian Olympic Association.

Rendezvous Sports World threatens to sue Modi

Rendezvous Sports World threatens to sue Modi

Rediff.com13 Apr 2010

The Indian Premier League's new franchise Rendezvous Sports World (RSW) has threatened to sue IPL commissioner Lalit Modi for breaking the confidentiality terms.

Pistorius eligible for parole over miscalculation in sentence duration

Pistorius eligible for parole over miscalculation in sentence duration

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

The documents submitted to the Constitutional Court clarify the error, with authorities now acknowledging that Pistorius had completed half his sentence by March 21. These documents were presented on behalf of South Africa's minister of justice, the commissioner of the corrections department, and parole and prison authorities by a senior parole board official.

AIFF requests FIFA to lift ban after SC verdict

AIFF requests FIFA to lift ban after SC verdict

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

The top court also postponed the August 28 elections of the AIFF by one week to allow a changed electoral college and the start of the nomination process.

Sports Shorts: Indian archery coach suspended for alleged misconduct

Sports Shorts: Indian archery coach suspended for alleged misconduct

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday

Centre seeks urgent hearing of AIFF case after FIFA suspends India, SC to hear on Aug 17

Centre seeks urgent hearing of AIFF case after FIFA suspends India, SC to hear on Aug 17

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

The country is scheduled to host the FIFA tournament from October 11-30.

India head coach Stimac handed one-match ban

India head coach Stimac handed one-match ban

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Stimac, a vastly experienced coach and 1998 World Cup bronze medallist for Croatia, interfered when Pakistan player Abdullah Iqbal was ready to make a throw-in. He tried to pull back the ball from the player, sparking wild reactions from some Pakistani players as well as some coaching staff.

Opposition parties misused wrestlers: Yogeshwar Dutt

Opposition parties misused wrestlers: Yogeshwar Dutt

Rediff.com29 May 2023

The Delhi Police have registered an FIR against organisers of the wrestlers' protest and their supporters for violating law and order in connection with the scuffle that broke out at Jantar Mantar on Sunday.

SEE: Athlete forced to sell vegetables in Jharkhand

SEE: Athlete forced to sell vegetables in Jharkhand

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren came to the rescue of athlete Geeta Kumari, who was forced to sell vegetables in the streets of Ramgarh district to make ends meet. Soren's timely intervention helped Kumari get Rs 50000 from the Ramgarh district administration and also a monthly stipend of Rs 3000 to pursue her athletics career.

Wrestlers changing demands continuously: Brij Bhushan

Wrestlers changing demands continuously: Brij Bhushan

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh said he still stands by his statement that he will hang himself if even one of the allegation against him is proven to be true.

Bayern footballer Davies's letter to Refugee Paralympians

Bayern footballer Davies's letter to Refugee Paralympians

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

Davies is a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the 20-year-old said he understood what those who were forced to flee for their own safety or those who faced discrimination went through.

FIFA suspends Indian football federation

FIFA suspends Indian football federation

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

In a massive setback for the country, world football governing body FIFA on Tuesday suspended India for "undue influence from third parties" and said the Under-17 Women's World Cup "cannot currently be held in India as planned."

Farmers step up protest in support of wrestlers, to meet Prez Murmu

Farmers step up protest in support of wrestlers, to meet Prez Murmu

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

BKU leader Rakesh Tikait said they planned to meet President Droupadi Murmu and will hold another mahapanchayat in Haryana's Kurukshetra on Friday to discuss the next steps in the agitation.

Sports Ministry tells IPL not to tread on 'India'

Sports Ministry tells IPL not to tread on 'India'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2010

Indian Premier League Commissioner Lalit Modi and title sponsor of the Twenty20 extravaganza DLF have been asked by the Sports Ministry to stop misusing the word India and comply with an Allahabad High Court order. At the centre of the controversy is the 'Building India' tagline in the DLF logo on the bowler's run-up area and the passage leading to the presentation ceremony, where players frequently tread on.

Ramiz wants nothing less, asks Pak to beat England

Ramiz wants nothing less, asks Pak to beat England

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

The PCB chief also said that hosting Australia, England and New Zealand in one season is a big boost for Pakistan cricket and hoped the tour by England would be concluded successfully.

Wrestlers detained as police clear Jantar Mantar protest site

Wrestlers detained as police clear Jantar Mantar protest site

Rediff.com28 May 2023

Protesting wrestlers, including Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia, were detained by Delhi Police on Sunday after they breached the security cordon while trying to move towards the new Parliament building, where a women's Mahapanchayat was planned for the day.

Hockey India boss in legal trouble

Hockey India boss in legal trouble

Rediff.com25 May 2022

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday placed Hockey India under a three-member Committee of Administrators (CoA) to run its day-to-day affairs

Assembly elections in J-K likely by year-end: Rajnath Singh

Assembly elections in J-K likely by year-end: Rajnath Singh

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

The indication of a timeline comes two days after the Election Commission initiated the revision of electoral rolls in the union territory and prepare the draft rolls by August 31.

Five talking points for sport in 2014

Five talking points for sport in 2014

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

From the FIFA World Cup finals to the spot-fixing scandals that rocked Indian cricket, we pick the key sporting events on the 2014 calendar.

Sports Shorts: Bronze for Advani in long-up format at World Billiards

Sports Shorts: Bronze for Advani in long-up format at World Billiards

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday

IPL team owners buy all six franchises in S Africa T20 league

IPL team owners buy all six franchises in S Africa T20 league

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

The owners of IPL heavyweight Chennai Super Kings purchased the Johannesburg franchise while JSW Sports, which owns Delhi Capitals, bagged Pretoria.

11 arrested near Eden Gardens ahead India-NZ match

11 arrested near Eden Gardens ahead India-NZ match

Rediff.com21 Nov 2021

Eleven people were arrested near Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata ahead of India's T20 cricket match with New Zealand on Sunday for allegedly selling tickets illegally, police said.

Nephew collects Lataji's ashes

Nephew collects Lataji's ashes

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

There is no word from the family so far on where will the ashes be immersed.

Lalit Modi or Ten Sports not linked with our project on cricket: Essel

Lalit Modi or Ten Sports not linked with our project on cricket: Essel

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

The Essel Group on Monday rebutted news reports that it is setting up parallel cricket boards across different countries in collaboration with Ten Sports Network but said it is now geared up to enter the sports business at a global level, focusing on cricket.

Wrestlers' protest disrupted: Forced to relocate from Jantar Mantar

Wrestlers' protest disrupted: Forced to relocate from Jantar Mantar

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Police said they will be allowed to demonstrate at a suitable place in the city other than Jantar Mantar.

Thankful Woods enters Hall of Fame: 'I didn't get here alone'

Thankful Woods enters Hall of Fame: 'I didn't get here alone'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

Woods delivered a speech about his career and those who helped him along the way after his daughter Sam introduced him for induction.

New Zealand shooter kills two ahead of Women's Soccer World Cup

New Zealand shooter kills two ahead of Women's Soccer World Cup

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

New Zealand shooter kills two on eve of Women's Soccer World Cup

Protesting wrestlers injured in scuffle with police

Protesting wrestlers injured in scuffle with police

Rediff.com4 May 2023

'Scuffle' between wrestlers protesting at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, police personnel

Italians and racism in sport: UN hails Pescara's Muntari for walk-off

Italians and racism in sport: UN hails Pescara's Muntari for walk-off

Rediff.com2 May 2017

Muntari said he had complained that parts of the crowd, including a group of children, had hurled racist insults at him from the start of his Italian team's game at Cagliari in Serie A on Sunday.

Lalit Modi Was Born To Take Risks

Lalit Modi Was Born To Take Risks

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

The IPL, which was perhaps the biggest gamble of his life, turned out to be the biggest success story ever, making Lalit Modi a cult in the echelons of global sport.

Ex-Arsenal boss Wenger to help develop Indian football

Ex-Arsenal boss Wenger to help develop Indian football

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Former Arsenal manager and world governing body FIFA's current chief of global football development, Arsene Wenger will play a role in Indian football's grassroots programmes and talent development.