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'Not Funded' By Anyone: Ashwini Ponnappa

'Not Funded' By Anyone: Ashwini Ponnappa

Rediff.com   13 Aug 2024

'I have funded myself for tournaments until Nov last year, after which I was sent with the Indian team for tournaments as I met the selection criteria to make the team. I was included as part of TOPS scheme only after qualifying for the Paris 2024 Games till the Olympic Games, that's it.'

SEE: Djokovic's golden homecoming

SEE: Djokovic's golden homecoming

Rediff.com   13 Aug 2024

Novak Djokovic shared a heartwarming video of his triumphant return to Serbia on X

Manu's Dad Slams Neeraj 'Marriage' Talk

Manu's Dad Slams Neeraj 'Marriage' Talk

Rediff.com   13 Aug 2024

'Manu is still very young. She is not even of marriageable age.'

Sreejesh Rocks Mundu At Eiffel Tower

Sreejesh Rocks Mundu At Eiffel Tower

Rediff.com   12 Aug 2024

Paris Olympics hero P R Sreejesh made a stylish statement on Sunday.

Guess The Price Of Neeraj Chopra's Watch!

Guess The Price Of Neeraj Chopra's Watch!

Rediff.com   12 Aug 2024

Neeraj Chopra didn't just capture silver at the Paris Olympics; he also turned heads with his watch too

Hockey heroes seek blessings at Golden Temple

Hockey heroes seek blessings at Golden Temple

Rediff.com   12 Aug 2024

Harmanpreet Singh, Hardik Singh, and Mandeep Singh, were greeted by a sea of devotees and well-wishers as they arrived at the holy shrine.

Paris 2024 Olympics: Medals Table

Paris 2024 Olympics: Medals Table

Rediff.com   11 Aug 2024

The medal tally at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

Ambani honours Neeraj, Aman, Sreejesh

Ambani honours Neeraj, Aman, Sreejesh

Rediff.com   11 Aug 2024

Nita Ambani extended her congratulations to India's triumphant athletes

PIX: Chhetri congratulates Neeraj in Paris!

PIX: Chhetri congratulates Neeraj in Paris!

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2024

On Thursday, Neeraj hurled the javelin in his season's best effort of 89.45m to secure a silver medal, making him the first track-and-field athlete from India to have two Olympic medals, the first being an unprecedented gold in Tokyo.

Sha'Carri Wins Her First Gold At Last!

Sha'Carri Wins Her First Gold At Last!

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2024

Powered by awesome running from her team members Olympic 200m Gold medalist Gabby Thomas, 100m Bronze medalist Melissa Jefferson and Twanisha Terry, Sha'Carri Richardson ran a super fast final leg to ensure that the US won its first Olympic gold medal in the 4x100 relay since 2016.

The Moment The US Lost Gold

The Moment The US Lost Gold

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2024

A clumsy handover of the baton in the 4x100 metres men's final at the Stade de France in Paris on Friday, August 9, 2024, evening saw the US men's 4x100 relay team lose its chance to race past its rivals and win a gold/silver/bronze medal.

Abhishek Bachchan Hugs Neeraj Chopra

Abhishek Bachchan Hugs Neeraj Chopra

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2024

A video of Abhishek warmly embracing Neeraj post the event has gone viral, with netizens showering praise on the younger Bachchan for his support for the athlete.

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 10, 2024

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 10, 2024

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2024

Following is India's schedule of Day 15 of competitions at the Paris Olympics on Saturday.

'We Are Happy With Silver'

'We Are Happy With Silver'

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2024

'It's not about winning a gold or silver, but about winning a medal, and he did his best.'

'Your legacy grows stronger with every step'

'Your legacy grows stronger with every step'

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2024

2008 Olympic gold medallist shooter, Abhinav Bindra took to his official X handle and thanked Neeraj for inspiring every Indian to dream big.

Will Vinesh Get A Joint Silver Medal?

Will Vinesh Get A Joint Silver Medal?

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2024

A positive outcome for Vinesh could overturn the disqualification and award her a joint silver medal.

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 9, 2024

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 9, 2024

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2024

Following is India's schedule on Friday, Day 14 of competition at the Paris Games:

Historic showdown: Neeraj, Nadeem rewrite record books

Historic showdown: Neeraj, Nadeem rewrite record books

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2024

India's Neeraj Chopra and Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem delivered performances for the ages.

Nita Ambani hails hockey team for Olympic bronze

Nita Ambani hails hockey team for Olympic bronze

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2024

"Heartfelt congratulations to our Men's Hockey Team on winning bronze at the Paris Olympics," Ambani said.

Olympic body denies Antim ban, considers punishment

Olympic body denies Antim ban, considers punishment

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2024

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has categorically denied reports suggesting a three-year ban on wrestler Antim Panghal