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Virat Kohli urges people to support Indian athletes in Tokyo Olympics

Virat Kohli urges people to support Indian athletes in Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

'Watch our Indian athletes in Tokyo Olympics,' Virat Kohli said in a video

Tokyo Games: ASTOUNDING Pix!

Tokyo Games: ASTOUNDING Pix!

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

Images from the Olympics.

Khandelwal takes lesson from Bhaker's experience ahead of Paralympics

Khandelwal takes lesson from Bhaker's experience ahead of Paralympics

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

A broken prosthetic leg just 15 minutes before the start of a domestic competition taught Rudransh another lesson in life -- to be ready with a tool-kit to promptly repair the contraption.

Can India continue dream run against Great Britain?

Can India continue dream run against Great Britain?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

India would look to carry on the momentum and seal a win against Great Britain in the quarterfinals of the men's hockey competition of the Paris Olympics in Paris on Sunday.

Tokyo Games: FASCINATING Pix!

Tokyo Games: FASCINATING Pix!

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics.

'I can't see Junoon in current generation of gymnasts'

'I can't see Junoon in current generation of gymnasts'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

Dipa Karmakar believes most of the current generation of gymnasts lack passion and urged them to embrace the sport with fervour to excel on the global stage.

Tokyo Games: AMAZING Pix!

Tokyo Games: AMAZING Pix!

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics

Satwik-Chirag, Lakshya win; Ponnappa-Crasto lose

Satwik-Chirag, Lakshya win; Ponnappa-Crasto lose

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

India's Lakshya Sen got off the a rousing start at the Olympics, beating Guatemala's Kevin Cordon 21-8, 22-20 in the men's singles badminton competition on Saturday.

Tokyo Games: STUNNING Pix!

Tokyo Games: STUNNING Pix!

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics.

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on August 31, 2024

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on August 31, 2024

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

Para shooter Rubina Francis lights up India's day with bronze at Paris Paralympics on Saturday.

Tokyo Games: FABULOUS Pix!

Tokyo Games: FABULOUS Pix!

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics

Tokyo kicks off Games amid COVID-19 fears

Tokyo kicks off Games amid COVID-19 fears

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

Games should go ahead to demonstrate to the world what can be achieved with the right plan and measures.

Tokyo Games: WONDROUS Pix!

Tokyo Games: WONDROUS Pix!

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics.

No vaccination privileges for Tokyo Games athletes

No vaccination privileges for Tokyo Games athletes

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Decision on spectators by March, says Tokyo Olympics OC.

Goalkeeper Sreejesh relishing last dance in Paris

Goalkeeper Sreejesh relishing last dance in Paris

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

India's goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, who will end his illustrious 18-year career after the Paris Olympics, had conceded only five goals in four games at the men's hockey event, which gives him a save rate above 90 percent for the tournament.

Paralympics: India's Sachin Khilari earns silver in men's shot put

Paralympics: India's Sachin Khilari earns silver in men's shot put

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Sachin Khilari's silver is the 11th medal from athletics at the Paralympics.

Tokyo Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 7

Tokyo Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 7

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

A look at India's schedule at the Tokyo Olympics on August 7, 2021.

Olympic champ Chopra to lead 28-member squad at Paris Games

Olympic champ Chopra to lead 28-member squad at Paris Games

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

The squad comprises 17 men and 11 women athletes with some of the other prominent names being Asian Games champions Avinash Sable, Tejinderpal Singh Toor along with sprint hurdler Jyothi Yarraji, to name a few.

Tokyo will be my Olympic swansong: Mary Kom

Tokyo will be my Olympic swansong: Mary Kom

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

Mary Kom has inspired young girls in the country to take up the sport.

Djokovic unsure about going to Tokyo Olympics

Djokovic unsure about going to Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Djokovic said he was '50-50' about competing at the Tokyo Olympics

Olympics: Fencer Kharlan wins Ukraine's first medal

Olympics: Fencer Kharlan wins Ukraine's first medal

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

Olga Kharlan claimed a dramatic bronze medal for Ukraine as she beat Choi Sebin of South Korea.

Tokyo Paralympics: Paddlers Sonalben, Bhavinaben lose opening matches

Tokyo Paralympics: Paddlers Sonalben, Bhavinaben lose opening matches

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

The Indian started the match on the front foot as she took the first game 11-9

Disappointed Bhagat opens up on Paris Paralympics ban

Disappointed Bhagat opens up on Paris Paralympics ban

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Bhagat is suspended from all badminton-related activities until September 1, 2025. As a result, he won't have the opportunity to defend his title and will miss the marquee event in Paris.

Long jumper Sreeshankar qualifies for Tokyo Olympics

Long jumper Sreeshankar qualifies for Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

Murli Sreeshankar qualified for the Tokyo Olympics on Tuesday after bettering his own National record with a leap of 8.26 metres on the second day of the Federation Cup Senior National Athletics Championships, in Patiala.

Tokyo Olympics: What you need to know right now

Tokyo Olympics: What you need to know right now

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Here's what you need to know about the Tokyo Games

No Pretensions, All Heart: Neeraj Chopra's Honest Interview

No Pretensions, All Heart: Neeraj Chopra's Honest Interview

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Neeraj Chopra is all about greatness without pretensions.

China Olympic Committee offers vaccines for Tokyo Games: IOC

China Olympic Committee offers vaccines for Tokyo Games: IOC

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Due to the delay the Beijing Games will now start just over six months after Tokyo.

PIX: Duplantis breaks own pole vault World record

PIX: Duplantis breaks own pole vault World record

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Images from the Track and Field action at the Parish Olympics on Monday.

PV Sindhu, Chen Long qualify for Tokyo Olympics

PV Sindhu, Chen Long qualify for Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Denmark's 2017 World Champion Viktor Axelsen and home favourite Okuhara Nozomi, who won bronze at Rio 2016, are also among the star names.

Ukraine's Mahuchikh wins gold in women's high jump

Ukraine's Mahuchikh wins gold in women's high jump

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Australian Nicola Olyslagers took silver and Ukraine's Iryna Gerashchenko and Australian Eleanor Patterson shared the bronze.

Golfer Diksha gets late call to Tokyo Olympics

Golfer Diksha gets late call to Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

Diksha, who was born with a hearing impairment, will now have the unique honour of having represented India at both the Deaf Olympics in 2017, where she finished second for a silver medal, and the Tokyo Olympics 2020.

Markets settle almost flat in volatile trade

Markets settle almost flat in volatile trade

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

On the Sensex chart, Bajaj Finserv, Maruti, Larsen & Toubro, Bajaj Finance, Infosys, Axis Bank and ICICI Bank were the biggest gainers. Hindustan Unilever, JSW Steel, Titan, NTPC and Tata Motors were among the laggards.

South Korea wins gold in Archery Mixed Team event

South Korea wins gold in Archery Mixed Team event

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

South Korea's mixed archery pair of Lim Si-hyeon and Kim Woo-jin swept the floor 6-0 with their German opponents to take the gold medal and retain their title at the Paris Olympics on Friday.

Indians at the Tokyo Olympic Village

Indians at the Tokyo Olympic Village

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Village residents are asked to eat alone to avoid spreading potentially contagious droplets. Each seat is screened off with plexiglass.

Paralympics: Shooter Swaroop fails to qualify for final

Paralympics: Shooter Swaroop fails to qualify for final

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Swaroop Unhalkar finished 14th in the men's 10m air rifle standing (SH1) qualification round to miss the final at the Paralympic Games.

Djokovic confirms he will compete at Tokyo Games

Djokovic confirms he will compete at Tokyo Games

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

'I am very proud to pack for Tokyo and join our national team'

Manu Bhaker to take 3-month break; may skip World Cup

Manu Bhaker to take 3-month break; may skip World Cup

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

Manu Bhaker may skip October's World Cup in New Delhi as the ace pistol shooter has decided to take a three-month break, her coach Jaspal Rana said.

India's contingent checks in at Tokyo Games Village

India's contingent checks in at Tokyo Games Village

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

Athletes and officials from eight disciplines of archery, badminton, table tennis, hockey, judo, gymnastics, swimming and weightlifting landed in Tokyo

Sumit Nagal books ticket to Paris 2024

Sumit Nagal books ticket to Paris 2024

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

The Paris Games will be his second stint in the Olympics, having also qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Games, where he made it to the second round.

Tokyo Olympics: India's schedule on Wednesday, July 28

Tokyo Olympics: India's schedule on Wednesday, July 28

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

PV Sindhu will be up against Cheung Ngan Yi of Hong Kong in the badminton singles group stage event.