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India target best-ever medal haul at Paris Olympics
Rediff.com25 Jul 2024Three years ago, India returned from Tokyo with seven medals, and it is only natural that a double-digit performance is now desired in Paris.
Paris Olympic 2024 Games Schedule
Rediff.com25 Jul 2024With a jam-packed schedule brimming with both legendary athletes and captivating storylines, Paris 2024 promises unforgettable moments.
Hockey icon Sreejesh to retire after Paris Olympics
Rediff.com22 Jul 2024The 36-year-old goalkeeper, a veteran of 328 international matches, took to social media to announce his decision.
Olympic debutant Lakshya working on ironing flaws
Rediff.com19 Jul 2024The 22-year-old said adjusting to shuttle movement in a place near to the sea is different and he expects similar conditions in Paris, where he will travel on July 22.
'Play fearlessly': Hockey icon fires up team for Paris
Rediff.com19 Jul 2024Play fearlessly and without pre-conceived notion: Ashok Dhyanchand to hockey players
Aussie hockey star amputates finger for Olympics
Rediff.com19 Jul 2024'The best way of recovering from it was to just chop the end of the finger off.'
From victim of TV sting to Olympic medallist: Lalit's journey to stardom
Rediff.com16 Jul 2024India men's hockey team striker Lalit Upadhyay has worked hard to rebuild his career and considers all the setbacks as blessings in disguise.
Rahul Gandhi Must Be Careful About What He Says
Rediff.com16 Jul 2024In the volatile international situation where 'nativism' is on the rise and immigrant communities are being targeted, the Leader of the Opposition's statement is like adding fuel to fire. If the Indian diaspora numbering 4 crores is threatened it will constitute a grave threat to national security, warns Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).
Why 'underdog' Sen could pull off surprise at Paris Games?
Rediff.com16 Jul 2024Lakshya had struggled through much of 2023 and early part of 2024. He fell behind in the qualification race but turned things around in time with two semi-final finishes at the All England Championship and the French Open to seal his place in the Olympics.
The Highs, The Lows At Euro 2024
Rediff.com16 Jul 2024While the tournament saw the emergence of young stars, the usual suspects, the big names flattered to deceive.
Amid border row, China expert takes over as new foreign secretary
Rediff.com15 Jul 2024The 59-year-old Vikram Misri assumed charge of the key position at a time India is looking to navigate various geo-political challenges, including its frosty ties with China following the lingering eastern Ladakh border row and the consequences of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Sindhu, Prannoy get favourable draws at Paris Olympics
Rediff.com12 Jul 2024Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and HS Prannoy have been handed relatively easy groups for the Paris Games, which begin on July 26.
Gold-chasing India will stick to their mantra at Paris Games
Rediff.com11 Jul 2024'Right now hockey is totally changed and anyone can beat anyone depending on the day. It depends on how many chances you create.'
Check out Euro 2024 schedule
Rediff.com11 Jul 2024The European Championship 2024 begins on June 15. Find everything to know about Euro Cup 2024 here
Indian hockey team gear up for Paris Olympics
Rediff.com8 Jul 2024Indian men's hockey team leaves for Mike Horn's base in Switzerland ahead of Paris Olympics
T20 WC lesson for hockey star Sreejesh: Never give up!
Rediff.com8 Jul 2024Never give up, fight till last moment: Sreejesh's learning from Rohit's men
PICS: Navarro ends Osaka's Wimbledon comeback
Rediff.com4 Jul 2024IMAGES from Day 3 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Wednesday.
Euro 2024: A look at the figures from the Group Phase
Rediff.com3 Jul 2024With eight teams left in the tournament the numbers around Euro 2024 are becoming clearer, with Spain, England and France all considered likely winners and a race for top scorer that is still very tight.
Penalty-corners key to India's Olympics medal hopes: Rasquinha
Rediff.com2 Jul 2024Legendary Indian hockey captain Viren Rasquinha has laid out a clear challenge for the national men's team as they set their sights on a Paris Olympics medal
Who's The Li'l Fella With Mbappe?
Rediff.com2 Jul 2024French football superstar Kylian Kylian Mbappe celebrated France's passage into the qurterfinals at Euro 2024 by indulging a young fan with a hug and a selfie.
Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sinner, Gauff begin in style
Rediff.com2 Jul 2024IMAGES from Day 1 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Monday.
Euro PIX: Kolo Muani scores late as France beat Belgium
Rediff.com2 Jul 2024Images from the Euro 2024 Round of 16 match between France and Belgium, at Dusseldorf Arena, Dusseldorf, Germany, on Monday.
Frenchman Maignan emerges from Lloris's shadow
Rediff.com29 Jun 2024'He is strong, he feels strong, he is a leader for the defence; we will need him (to stay performing) at that level.'
Once 'beaten' twice shy: Ronaldo's Portugal meet plucky Slovenia
Rediff.com29 Jun 2024The approach Slovenia are expected to take on Monday -- a disciplined, deep back five who offer little space, and explosive counter-attacks from long balls -- to put pressure on Portugal.
'Unemployment Is Higher Among Educated Youth'
Rediff.com28 Jun 2024'The more educated a young person is, the higher the chances of him or her remaining unemployed.'
Euro '24: Battle lines drawn as 16 Teams vie for glory
Rediff.com27 Jun 2024Here is a quick guide to the eight games which get underway on Saturday.
France confident strikers will find goal in knockouts
Rediff.com27 Jun 2024Defensively, however, France conceded only a single goal -- a penalty to Poland that Robert Lewandowski converted at the second attempt.
Belgium held, but advance; Romania, Slovakia also thru
Rediff.com27 Jun 2024Images from the Euro 2024 Group E matches between Slovakia and Romania, Ukraine and Belgium, in Germany on Wednesday.
Eye on Paris gold: Hockey India mix experience with youth
Rediff.com26 Jun 2024India are placed in Pool B alongside defending champions Belgium, Australia, Argentina, New Zealand and Ireland.
Euro PICS: Mbappe scores but France held by Poland
Rediff.com26 Jun 2024Images from the Euro 2024 Group D match between France and Poland, at Dortmund BVB Stadion, Germany, on Tuesday.
Mudryk's cat helps him inspire Ukraine to victory
Rediff.com24 Jun 2024Mudryk is known for his quirky, and very small, custom-made shin pads. He has one pair inscribed with a Christian-inspired message "Can't, Can't, Can't, Can"
Mbappe continues to recover following nose injury
Rediff.com23 Jun 2024France forward Kylian Mbappe is continuing to recover from his broken nose even though it is not yet sure whether he will play on Tuesday in his side's last group game
Euro: What each team needs to do to reach last 16
Rediff.com23 Jun 2024Final positions in the six groups are still up for grabs which determine potential opponents in the knockout stage.
Euro 2024: Brilliant Belgium back on track with win over Romania
Rediff.com23 Jun 2024Youri Tielemans and Kevin De Bruyne gave Belgium a 2-0 win over Romania in an incredible game full of chances
Euro 24: Ukraine mount late comeback to beat Slovakia
Rediff.com21 Jun 2024Substitute Roman Yaremchuk kept Ukraine in Euro 2024 contention with a goal 10 minutes from time to beat a shell-shocked Slovakia 2-1 on Friday
Handball or not? Inevitable controversy raises its head at Euro '24
Rediff.com18 Jun 2024Belgium will have no complaints about the first VAR decision to disallow a goal, but cancelling out a second strike from Romelu Lukaku, which denied them a late equaliser against Slovakia at Euro 2024 on Monday, is the tournament's first controversy.
Belgium stunned by Slovakia after VAR decisions
Rediff.com17 Jun 2024Belgium came close again when a goalmouth scramble ended with substitute Johan Bakayoko shooting for what seemed a certain goal, only for Slovakia defender David Hancko to clear the ball off the line.
Belgium stunned by Slovakia after VAR decisions
Rediff.com17 Jun 2024Belgium came close again when a goalmouth scramble ended with substitute Johan Bakayoko shooting for what seemed a certain goal, only for Slovakia defender David Hancko to clear the ball off the line.
Ronaldo aims for Euro glory in potential farewell
Rediff.com16 Jun 2024Ronaldo faces Schick in battle of top marksmen from last Euros