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From Olympic gold to IOC throne: Kirsty Coventry's historic rise

From Olympic gold to IOC throne: Kirsty Coventry's historic rise

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

Kirsty Coventry's journey from the Olympic podium to the highest office in sport has been marked by excellence, resilience, and reform.

India submits bid to host 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad

India submits bid to host 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Ahmedabad has been finalised to organise the 2030 Commonwealth Games should India win the bid.

Can naturalized players end India's striker paucity?

Can naturalized players end India's striker paucity?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

All India Football Federation president Kalyan Chaubey said the governing body has been actively working on policies to integrate Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) players into the national team setup.

World Indoors: Ingebrigtsen's golden double, hurdles drama

World Indoors: Ingebrigtsen's golden double, hurdles drama

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

Jakob Ingebrigtsen completed a golden double by capturing the men's 1,500 metres title on the final day of the World Indoor Athletics Championships

How Nehra's coaching style is transforming Gujarat Titans

How Nehra's coaching style is transforming Gujarat Titans

Rediff.com1 days ago

As GT gears up to face Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 2025 season, Nehra reaffirmed his confidence in captain Shubman Gill, who is in his second season as the franchise's leader.

I-League: Churchill crush Inter Kashi's title hopes

I-League: Churchill crush Inter Kashi's title hopes

Rediff.com5 days ago

Churchill Brothers took a crucial step towards winning their third I-League title with a dramatic 2-2 draw against Inter Kashi, whose title hopes were dashed by a stoppage-time equaliser.

ISL: Jamshedpur sink NorthEast United to seal semis spot

ISL: Jamshedpur sink NorthEast United to seal semis spot

Rediff.com5 days ago

Jamshedpur FC defeated NorthEast United FC by 2-0 to enter the semi-finals of the Indian Super League in Shillong on Sunday.

Barca crush Girona to extend LaLiga lead

Barca crush Girona to extend LaLiga lead

Rediff.com5 days ago

Barcelona beat visitors Girona 4-1 in the Catalan derby on Sunday

FA Cup: Rashford brace fires Aston Villa into semis

FA Cup: Rashford brace fires Aston Villa into semis

Rediff.com5 days ago

Aston Villa striker Marcus Rashford scored twice in a 3-0 defeat of second-tier Preston North End in their FA Cup quarter-final at Deepdale on Sunday to earn a Wembley semi-final against fellow Premier League team Crystal Palace.

Thakur cleared to contest Boxing Federation of India election

Thakur cleared to contest Boxing Federation of India election

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Former Sports Minister Anurag Thakur's bid to contest the Boxing Federation of India's presidential election was reinstated by the Himachal Pradesh High Court.

Boost for boxing! LA 2028 doors open after IOC vote

Boost for boxing! LA 2028 doors open after IOC vote

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

The IOC last month granted provisional recognition to World Boxing in a major step towards the sport's inclusion in the LA Games and Thursday's decision ensured the sport's Olympic presence would continue.

Messi and Djokovic's Jersey Swap Breaks the Internet

Messi and Djokovic's Jersey Swap Breaks the Internet

Rediff.com6 days ago

Football icon Lionel Messi was in the stands at the Miami Open, watching Novak Djokovic cruise past Grigor Dimitrov in the semifinals on Saturday.

Duplantis eyes another World Record

Duplantis eyes another World Record

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

One of the main attractions will be pole vaulter 'Mondo' Duplantis, who soared 6.27 metres to break the world record for a staggering 11th time in Clermont-Ferrand last month.

They never told me: Alcaraz slams Djokovic-led PTPA

They never told me: Alcaraz slams Djokovic-led PTPA

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Carlos Alcaraz distanced himself from the class-action lawsuit filed by the Professional Tennis Players' Association

Asian wrestling: Punia, Udit in line for maiden gold

Asian wrestling: Punia, Udit in line for maiden gold

Rediff.com6 days ago

India's Deepak Punia and Udit reached the final of the 92 and 61 categories, respectively, at the Senior Asian Wrestling Championships in the Jordanian capital, Amman, on Sunday.

Basketball great Marques dies at 87

Basketball great Marques dies at 87

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

"Corinthians joins his family, friends and fans in this time of mourning for Brazilian sport," the club posted on X.

Subramanian stuns World No 2 Antonsen; Treesa-Gayatri in semis

Subramanian stuns World No 2 Antonsen; Treesa-Gayatri in semis

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

Sankar Muthusamy Subramanian caused a major upset by knocking out World No 2 Anders Antonsen of Denmark in a thrilling three-game contest to reach the men's singles quarter-finals.

Gulveer smashes his own national record

Gulveer smashes his own national record

Rediff.com6 days ago

Gulveer, who hails from Uttar Pradesh, is also the national record holder in 5,000m with a time of 13:11.82 seconds set last year.

India face tricky Bangladesh in Asian Cup qualifiers

India face tricky Bangladesh in Asian Cup qualifiers

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Tuesday's match holds importance for India as any slip-up could be disastrous in their bid to make it to the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.

Is CSK Reduced To A Dhoni Fan Club?

Is CSK Reduced To A Dhoni Fan Club?

Rediff.com4 days ago

Faisal Shariff and Prem Panicker look at the Dhoni phenomenon, highlight emerging talents, and have an extended cricket conversation with former Kiwi speedster and star commentator Danny Morrison.

Hockey stars Mandeep, Udita set to tie the knot

Hockey stars Mandeep, Udita set to tie the knot

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

Olympians Mandeep Singh and Udita Duhan are set to tie the knot in Jalandhar on March 21.

PIX: Real Madrid, Bayern Munich score narrow wins

PIX: Real Madrid, Bayern Munich score narrow wins

Rediff.com6 days ago

A round-up of Saturday's action in LaLiga, Ligue 1, Serie A and Bundesliga.

PIX: Marc Marquez wins Americas GP sprint, stays undefeated

PIX: Marc Marquez wins Americas GP sprint, stays undefeated

Rediff.com6 days ago

Ducati's Marc Marquez maintained his perfect start to the 2025 MotoGP season when the polesitter won the Americas Grand Prix sprint on Saturday to remain undefeated and extend his lead in the championship.

PIX: Sabalenka subdues Pegula to win Miami Open

PIX: Sabalenka subdues Pegula to win Miami Open

Rediff.com6 days ago

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka overwhelmed American Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 to win the Miami Open on Saturday, relying on her usual play-book and powerful forehand to win an eighth WTA 1000 title.

Swiss Open: Sidhu ousted; Srikanth, Isharani advance

Swiss Open: Sidhu ousted; Srikanth, Isharani advance

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

This is Sindhu's third consecutive first round loss.

PIX: Chock-Bates win third straight Ice Dance World title

PIX: Chock-Bates win third straight Ice Dance World title

Rediff.com6 days ago

Americans Madison Chock and Evan Bates claimed gold at the World Figure Skating Championships on Saturday to become the first team in 28 years to capture three consecutive World Ice Dance titles.

SEE: Mamata Didi gets special gift from Messi

SEE: Mamata Didi gets special gift from Messi

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

In 2022, she launched the 'Khela Hobe Divas' with party leaders organising football matches across West Bengal to promote sports.

PIX: Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest in FA Cup semis

PIX: Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest in FA Cup semis

Rediff.com6 days ago

Images from Saturday's FA Cup quarter-finals.

Olympic-winner Lovlina forced out of boxing Nationals?

Olympic-winner Lovlina forced out of boxing Nationals?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

Boxing Federation of India (BFI) President Ajay Singh alleged that boxers from the state of Assam, including Olympic bronze-winner Lovlina Borgohain, were being forced out of the National Championships by suspended BFI secretary general Hemanta Kalita.

'I won't be intimidated': Boxing champ slams Trump

'I won't be intimidated': Boxing champ slams Trump

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

Imane Khelif, who won Paris Olympics boxing gold amid a gender-eligibility row, is determined to defend her title at the 2028 Los Angeles Games

Tough day for Indian wrestlers at Asian Championship

Tough day for Indian wrestlers at Asian Championship

Rediff.com7 days ago

India's men's freestyle wrestlers endured a tough day in the field as all five in action on Saturday bowed out of the Asian Championships.

'Indian boxers will not miss any events'

'Indian boxers will not miss any events'

Rediff.com7 days ago

Despite delays in the BFI's elections, which are currently stalled due to ongoing court cases, Singh confirmed that the federation will proceed with appointing the new coaching staff to ensure that boxers are not impacted.

Dravid's Commitment Is Unmatched!

Dravid's Commitment Is Unmatched!

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Rajasthan Royals head coach inspected the pitch in a wheelchair ahead of the IPL 2025 match against Chennai Super Kings in Guwahati on Sunday.

Coventry makes history as IOC's first female president

Coventry makes history as IOC's first female president

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Kirsty Coventry smashed through the International Olympic Committee's glass ceiling to become the organisation's first female and first African president in its 130-year history.

AC Milan vs Inter in India?

AC Milan vs Inter in India?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

Serie A might consider India as a potential host for the Italian Super Cup

Why Is Elon Musk Being A Cheesehead?

Why Is Elon Musk Being A Cheesehead?

Rediff.com5 days ago

South Africa-born Elon Musk held a rally in support of a conservative US state supreme court candidate in Green Bay, Wisconsin, March 30, 2025.

Former F1 team boss Eddie Jordan dies of cancer

Former F1 team boss Eddie Jordan dies of cancer

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Born on March 30, 1948, Jordan competed in motor racing's junior series before becoming a driver manager and then a team owner.

World Indoors PIX: Azu wins men's 60m; Kerr dethroned

World Indoors PIX: Azu wins men's 60m; Kerr dethroned

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

Images from Friday's events at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Nanjing, China.

'Stripping Powell of captaincy one of worst decisions'

'Stripping Powell of captaincy one of worst decisions'

Rediff.com4 days ago

Former West Indies all-rounder and two-time T20 World Cup winner Dwayne Bravo lashed out at Cricket West Indies (CWI) for replacing Rovman Powell with Shai Hope as the T20I captain of the side.

PIX: Mensik stands in way of Djokovic's 100th title

PIX: Mensik stands in way of Djokovic's 100th title

Rediff.com7 days ago

Novak Djokovic is one win away from a 100th career singles title after breezing past Grigor Dimitrov 6-2, 6-3 on Friday to reach the Miami Open final, where he will face either third seed Taylor Fritz or rising Czech Jakub Mensik.