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I'll be back stronger: Nikhat reflects on Olympic setback

I'll be back stronger: Nikhat reflects on Olympic setback

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

It wasn't her day, acknowledged Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen dwelling on her shocking medal-less Olympic campaign but asserted that she would be back stronger with the help of a personal coach that she is currently trying to find.

PIX: Shreyanka's family outing in Dubai

PIX: Shreyanka's family outing in Dubai

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

On Thursday, the 22-year-old spent some quality time with her family who have joined her in the UAE and they went to visit the popular Burj Khalifa.

Priyanka kicks off Wayanad campaign with mega roadshow, files nomination

Priyanka kicks off Wayanad campaign with mega roadshow, files nomination

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was given a rousing welcome by thousands of people, including United Democratic Front leaders and workers, at Kalpetta in Wayanad on Wednesday as she prepares to make her electoral debut by filing nomination papers for the coming Lok Sabha bypoll.

NZ vs SA: Who will lift the Women's T20 WC trophy?

NZ vs SA: Who will lift the Women's T20 WC trophy?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

Women's T20 World Cup set for first-time champion as New Zealand-South Africa clash in final

Coach Muzumdar frustrated with India women's fielding

Coach Muzumdar frustrated with India women's fielding

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

India head coach Amol Muzumdar was frustrated by the his team fielding efforts which he believes could have altered the game's outcome against Australia.

Will India Play 4 Spinners In Mumbai?

Will India Play 4 Spinners In Mumbai?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

New Zealand can become only the second team to inflict a series whitewash on India in their backyard.

Ranji Roundup: Uttarakhand, Himachal off to good start

Ranji Roundup: Uttarakhand, Himachal off to good start

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Roundup of matches across various venues in the Ranji Trophy 2024-25

End of an era: Wimbledon says goodbye to line judges

End of an era: Wimbledon says goodbye to line judges

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

The sight of immaculately-dressed line judges standing or crouching at the side and back of the grass courts has been a feature at the Grand Slam for 147 years.

Rising Indian shuttler Malvika shocks World No. 23 Sung

Rising Indian shuttler Malvika shocks World No. 23 Sung

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Rising Indian shuttler Malvika Bansod continued her impressive form this year, pulling off a stunning upset against world No. 23 Sung Shuo Yun of Chinese Taipei to advance to the women's singles pre-quarterfinals of the Arctic Open Super 500 tournament on Tuesday.

'All we are here for is to try and win on the 12th'

'All we are here for is to try and win on the 12th'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

The Blue Tigers held their first training session in Vietnam on Monday evening at the Nam Dinh Sports Palace Ground and will have four more full sessions before taking on the hosts on Saturday.

'The ball is going to miss you, and so will all of us'

'The ball is going to miss you, and so will all of us'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Messi and Iniesta shared the Barca dressing between 2005 and 2018, together winning nine La Liga titles, four Champions League crowns and won two trebles in 2009 and 2015.

Preity Zinta Finally Wins A T20 Cup!

Preity Zinta Finally Wins A T20 Cup!

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Preity Zinta, co-owner of the Punjab Kings IPL franchise and the Saint Lucia Kings CPL team, was ecstatic as her team finally won their first-ever Caribbean Premier League championship.

Shooter Sheoran claims podium finish in ISSF World Cup

Shooter Sheoran claims podium finish in ISSF World Cup

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

In a year marred by disappointments, shooter Akhil Sheoran redeemed himself by winning the men's 50m rifle 3-positions bronze medal even as the other Indian participants failed to make a mark in the ISSF World Cup Final in New Delhi on Wednesday.

T20 WC: India women eye big win vs injury-hit Australia

T20 WC: India women eye big win vs injury-hit Australia

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

India along with New Zealand and Pakistan are in contention for the last remaining semi-final spot from Group A.

Olympic champions unsurprised by Manu's success

Olympic champions unsurprised by Manu's success

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Olympic champions like Anna Korakaki and Nino Salkuvadze, who have observed Manu are not surprised by her sensational performance so far.

Defending fencing champion Sun makes shock exit

Defending fencing champion Sun makes shock exit

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

There was a major shock on the first morning of the fencing competition at the Paris Olympics on Saturday when reigning women's epee champion Sun Yiwen of China was knocked out in her opening bout by Japan's Miho Yoshimura.

All about US champion Aryna Sabalenka

All about US champion Aryna Sabalenka

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

Aryna Sabalenka claimed her third Grand Slam title after winning the Australian Open twice.

T20 WC: India wary of Chamari's influence on SL

T20 WC: India wary of Chamari's influence on SL

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

India need victory big enough to boost its net run-rate (NRR) when they face Sri Lanka on Wednesday.

Mbappe slammed for skipping France duty, playing for Real

Mbappe slammed for skipping France duty, playing for Real

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

'Either you're injured, and you don't play with your club and you're not called up in the national team.'

'Want to prepare for crunch moments in next 18 months'

'Want to prepare for crunch moments in next 18 months'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

In the next 18 months, India will play several marquee events including the Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test series against Australia in November, next year's ICC Champions Trophy and a possible appearance in the World Test Championship Final in June.

Global Chess League: Carlsen beats Giri in 20 minutes!

Global Chess League: Carlsen beats Giri in 20 minutes!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Anish Giri blundered a piece against Magnus Carlsen, losing in just 22 moves.

Pakistan gets $70 million for hosting Champions Trophy

Pakistan gets $70 million for hosting Champions Trophy

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

The ICC has approved a budget of approximately USD 70 million for holding the Champions Trophy in Pakistan early next year.

Stay humble: Nadal's message to GenNext

Stay humble: Nadal's message to GenNext

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

As Rafael Nadal prepares to ride off into the sunset after a stellar career, his fellow professionals from eras old and new agree on one thing - the Spaniard remains an inspirational role model whose legacy has shaped tennis over the last 23 years.

Global Chess: Nakamura surprises Anand in key contest

Global Chess: Nakamura surprises Anand in key contest

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

The American Gambits scored a crucial victory against the Ganges Grandmasters in the opening round of day four of the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League on Sunday. Hikaru Nakamura and Elisabeth Paehtz lead the winning charge for the American Gambits.

Pankaj Advani storms to Singapore Open billiards title

Pankaj Advani storms to Singapore Open billiards title

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

Pankaj Advani won the coveted Songhe Singapore Open title with a 5-1 win over local favourite Jaden Ong.

Indian hockey fans await Sreejesh's coaching debut

Indian hockey fans await Sreejesh's coaching debut

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

Amir Ali has been named captain, with Rohit as his deputy, in the 18-member junior hockey squad for the Sultan of Johor Cup that will mark the first assignment for head coach PR Sreejesh in Malaysia from October 19.

'King of Clay' Nadal calls time on stellar career

'King of Clay' Nadal calls time on stellar career

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Dubbed the 'King of Clay' for his jaw-dropping 112-4 win-loss record at the Paris major, Rafael Nadal's last Roland Garros triumph came in 2022.

Aapne googly daal diya, Surya on IPL captaincy

Aapne googly daal diya, Surya on IPL captaincy

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

Mayank definitely has that X-Factor

T20 WC: Defending champs Aus crush Sri Lanka

T20 WC: Defending champs Aus crush Sri Lanka

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

Schutt (3/12) also equalled South Africa's Shabnim Ismail's record scalp of 43 wickets across all editions of T20 World Cup.

Guardiola left frustrated after City's request shot down

Guardiola left frustrated after City's request shot down

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

Guardiola said the expanded Club World Cup would make it even more difficult for clubs to manage player workload.

Pakistan's captaincy debate heats up as Kirsten's returns home

Pakistan's captaincy debate heats up as Kirsten's returns home

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

Pakistan's head coach for limited-overs format Gary Kirsten has returned home with the board set to announce the successor to captain Babar Azam in white-ball formats later in the month.

Gauff fights back to beat Badosa in China Open semi

Gauff fights back to beat Badosa in China Open semi

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

Coco Gauff fought back from a set down to beat Spain's Paula Badosa 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 in the semi-finals of the China Open in Beijing on Saturday.

Can B'desh overcome pitch challenge, Shakib's absence?

Can B'desh overcome pitch challenge, Shakib's absence?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

Bangladesh middle-order batter Towhid Hridoy is expecting the pitch to play slow in the T20 series opener against India as both teams enter unknown territory with the Shrimant Madhavrao Stadium hosting its first international match on Sunday.

Global Chess: Mumba Masters upset leaders Alaskan Knights

Global Chess: Mumba Masters upset leaders Alaskan Knights

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

In a surprising turn of events, Mumba Masters defeated tournament leaders PBG Alaskan Knights, denying them direct qualification to the finals of the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League in London on Wednesday.

Mumbai win Irani cup after 27-year wait!

Mumbai win Irani cup after 27-year wait!

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

Mumbai clinched their 15th Irani Trophy title, ending a 27-year wait with a commanding performance that reaffirmed their status as a powerhouse in Indian cricket.

India, Pak should bury past to live like good neighbours: Nawaz Sharif

India, Pak should bury past to live like good neighbours: Nawaz Sharif

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

In an interaction with a group of Indian journalists, the three-time prime minister and president of the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-N described Jaishankar's visit as a "good opening" and said both sides should now engage and move forward.

T20 WC: Batters need to fire as India eye big win over Sri Lanka

T20 WC: Batters need to fire as India eye big win over Sri Lanka

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

India opener Shafali admitted that Sri Lanka are no longer only dependent on their skipper Chamarai Athapaththu.

China Open: Muchova, Zheng advance to semis

China Open: Muchova, Zheng advance to semis

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Karolina Muchova snapped U.S. Open champion Aryna Sabalenka's 15-match win streak to shock her 7-6(5) 2-6 6-4 in the China Open quarter-finals on Friday, while Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen beat Mirra Andreeva 5-7 6-0 6-4 to reach the semi-finals.

Meet DSP Nikhat Zareen!

Meet DSP Nikhat Zareen!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

'Sports gave me the platform, and today, it allows me to serve in a greater capacity. This is not just my achievement, but our collective triumph. With all my heart, thank you!'

'Chess has always lacked a bit of professionalism': Gujrathi

'Chess has always lacked a bit of professionalism': Gujrathi

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

Gujrathi, who was a part of India's gold-winning campaign in the Chess Olympiad recently, says the sport's ecosystem needs a major overhaul to ensure players have more balance in life.

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