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Olympian Steve Redgrave inaugurates rowing academy in Lavasa

Olympian Steve Redgrave inaugurates rowing academy in Lavasa

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

The former British rower and five times gold medalist Sir Steve Redgrave said on Tuesday that India has the potential to nurture Olympic rowers, who can also be medals contenders.

'After CWG, India should bid for Olympics'

'After CWG, India should bid for Olympics'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2010

Impressed with India's preparedness for the upcoming Commonwealth Games, five-time Olympic gold medallist rower Sir Steve Redgrave on Thursday said the country should take forward the legacy of the October 3-14 mega event and bid for the Olympics in future.

Swraj Paul on London Olympics bid Board

Swraj Paul on London Olympics bid Board

Rediff.com12 Sep 2003

Britain's leading Asian businessman was appointed to the Board along with British rowing Olympians Steve Redgrave and Matt Pinsent.

Emotional Pinsent grabs fourth gold

Emotional Pinsent grabs fourth gold

Rediff.com21 Aug 2004

British rower Matthew Pinsent finally emerged from the long shadow cast by his former partner Steve Redgrave when he won his fourth successive Olympic gold.

Rio Olympics: A beginner's guide to rowing

Rio Olympics: A beginner's guide to rowing

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

As India's Dattu Bhokanal will be competing in the men's singles sculls rowing event fat the Rio 2016 Olympics, on Saturday, here is a beginner's guide.

Sports Shorts: Dani Alves blames media for Brazil's World Cup debacle

Sports Shorts: Dani Alves blames media for Brazil's World Cup debacle

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

Dani Alves has blamed the media for Brazil's unsuccessful World Cup campaign but conceded that the team did not prepare properly ahead of the humiliating 7-1 defeat by Germany in the semi-final.