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'World C'ship taught me a lesson... to work on my stamina!'

'World C'ship taught me a lesson... to work on my stamina!'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2017

London Olympics bronze medallist Saina Nehwal says the Glasgow World Championship made her realise that she needs to work harder on her stamina and beat tougher players to regain her place among badminton's top-10.

What went wrong for Sindhu against Saina in CWG final

What went wrong for Sindhu against Saina in CWG final

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

PV Sindhu appears 'vulnerable' on the counter-attack and that is a big factor in her losing many a title clashes, including recent loss to Saina Nehwal in the singles final at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, observed former India coach Vimal Kumar.

Sports shorts: Two wins for Yuki in Tashkent Challenger

Sports shorts: Two wins for Yuki in Tashkent Challenger

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

Yuki Bhambri advanced to the singles second round of the ATP Tashkent Open and reached the doubles quarter-finals, partnering compatriot Divij Sharan, following an upset victory over the top seeds on Tuesday.

Gold Coast Diary: Bolt happy to spur on others by his example

Gold Coast Diary: Bolt happy to spur on others by his example

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

A relay gold medallist at the 2014 Commonwealths in Glasgow, the Jamaican said he was busier than ever after last year's retirement and focused, in the sporting arena at least, entirely on his nascent career as a footballer.

Fit-again Saina hopes to repeat 2010 CWG success at Gold Coast

Fit-again Saina hopes to repeat 2010 CWG success at Gold Coast

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

Memories of a path-breaking gold medal at the 2010 Commonwealth Games are still fresh in her mind as Saina Nehwal embarks on a quest to regain the title at the Gold Coast Games starting next week.

Sushil's Phoenix-like rise exposes Indian wrestling's sorry tale in 2017

Sushil's Phoenix-like rise exposes Indian wrestling's sorry tale in 2017

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

The 34-year-old two-time Olympic medallist proved that class is permanent, and that the youngsters still have a long way to go, at least in his weight category -- the men's 74kg freestyle.

'Zidane can stay at Real Madrid for life'

'Zidane can stay at Real Madrid for life'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

Zinedine Zidane can stay at Real Madrid for life, club President Florentino Perez said on Saturday, after the Frenchman became the first manager to win the Champions League two years in a row with a dominant 4-1 win over Juventus.

Sports Shorts: Sindhu, Saina make winning start at Indonesia Masters

Sports Shorts: Sindhu, Saina make winning start at Indonesia Masters

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

Dubai Super Series Finals: Sindhu storms into title round

Dubai Super Series Finals: Sindhu storms into title round

Rediff.com16 Dec 2017

World No. 3 Sindhu beat World No 8 Chen, 21-15, 21-18 in a 58-minute contest at the Sheikh Hamdan Indoor Stadium in Dubai.

Manchester attack: UK raises terror threat level to 'critical'

Manchester attack: UK raises terror threat level to 'critical'

Rediff.com24 May 2017

The terror threat level has been raised to its highest level of "critical", meaning further attacks may be imminent.

Football Briefs: Messi demands Argentina improvement ahead of World Cup

Football Briefs: Messi demands Argentina improvement ahead of World Cup

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Sports Shorts: Yuki beats Ramkumar to qualify for Indian Wells

Sports Shorts: Yuki beats Ramkumar to qualify for Indian Wells

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday.

'Phenomenal year for Indian badminton'

'Phenomenal year for Indian badminton'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

National badminton coach, Pullela Gopichand, on Wednesday expressed happiness at the performance this year of Indian shuttlers and termed Kidambi Srikanth's feat of winning four Super Series titles as 'phenomenal'.

After World C'ships silver Sindhu aware of challenges that lay ahead

After World C'ships silver Sindhu aware of challenges that lay ahead

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

'Nobody is getting an easy point anywhere. It is just that you have to fight for each point'

Sindhu in World Championship final, gold within reach

Sindhu in World Championship final, gold within reach

Rediff.com27 Aug 2017

With this win, she also became the only second Indian to reach the finals of World Championship after Saina.

Badminton Worlds: Sindhu, Praneeth, Pranaav-Sikki win

Badminton Worlds: Sindhu, Praneeth, Pranaav-Sikki win

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

Olympic silver medallist P V Sindhu advanced to the pre-quarterfinals of the women's singles competition after defeating Korea's Kim Hyo Min in the second round of the World Championship in Glasgow on Tuesday.

Badminton Worlds: Srikanth, Sindhu start quest for elusive gold

Badminton Worlds: Srikanth, Sindhu start quest for elusive gold

Rediff.com20 Aug 2017

Kidambi Srikanth and two-time bronze medallist P V Sindhu will headline a 21-member Indian contingent as they gun for the elusive gold medal at the World Badminton Championships starting in Glasgow on Monday.

BAI finally gives shuttlers pending prize money for 2014 Commonwealth Games!

BAI finally gives shuttlers pending prize money for 2014 Commonwealth Games!

Rediff.com5 May 2017

Saina was awarded a cheque of Rs 25 lakhs for her title-winning performance at the Australia Super Series in 2016, besides becoming the first Indian to become the World No. 1 and reaching the finals at All England champion in 2015.

Can Saina regain lost glory at World Championship?

Can Saina regain lost glory at World Championship?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

The first Indian woman to clinch a silver medal at the World Championship in the 2015 edition at Jakarta, Saina has been struggling ever since, limping out of the Olympics last year with a knee injury.

On Day 4 at CWG, shooters set to take centre stage

On Day 4 at CWG, shooters set to take centre stage

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

The focus is firmly trained on teen sensation Manu Bhaker as the fancied Indian shooting team eyes a head start at the 21st Commonwealth Games

Sports Shorts: Blazer-trouser to replace saree for Indian women at CWG

Sports Shorts: Blazer-trouser to replace saree for Indian women at CWG

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Football Briefs: Rangers name Gerrard as manager

Football Briefs: Rangers name Gerrard as manager

Rediff.com4 May 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Sindhu enters All England semis after thrilling win over Okuhara

Sindhu enters All England semis after thrilling win over Okuhara

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

Olympic silver medallist P V Sindhu edged past Japan's Nozomi Okuhara to advance to the semi-finals of the All England Championship, in Birmingham, on Friday.

Gopichand promises more Sainas and Sindhus before Tokyo Olympics

Gopichand promises more Sainas and Sindhus before Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com2 Apr 2017

Gopichand, who shaped Sindhu and Olympic bronze-medallist Saina Nehwal among others, believes it will take some time for the next big star to emerge.

Trump arrives in London on maiden visit to UK

Trump arrives in London on maiden visit to UK

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

The US president's four-day tour will feature talks with British PM Theresa May, tea with the Queen, and mass protests including a giant Trump baby blimp being flown over Westminster.

Jamaican duo charged with anti-doping rule violation

Jamaican duo charged with anti-doping rule violation

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

Commonwealth Games 400 meters hurdles champion Kaliese Spencer and world championship relay medallist Riker Hylton have been charged with breaching anti-doping rules, Jamaican athletics officials confirmed on Tuesday.

PHOTOS: The BEST moments of India's eventful CWG campaign

PHOTOS: The BEST moments of India's eventful CWG campaign

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

The sheer diversity of medal winners was a heartwarming aspect of the Games for India. There were medals from squash, although not gold, there were nine medals from boxing, 12 from wrestling, 16 from shooting and nine from weightlifting.

Badminton champ Jwala Gutta now part of SAI governing body

Badminton champ Jwala Gutta now part of SAI governing body

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

The 14-time national champion said she is looking forward to play her role in the development of sports in the country.

India at CWG: Badminton, hockey, squash players take field on Day 1

India at CWG: Badminton, hockey, squash players take field on Day 1

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

India badminton team have been accorded the top seed this time and are clubbed with Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Scotland in Group A.

Watch out for these Indians at the Commonwealth Games

Watch out for these Indians at the Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Rediff.com's Norma Godinho and Laxmi Negi glance at the athletes and disciplines likely to win medals for India at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Sindhu, Saina and Srikanth advance at Japan Open

Sindhu, Saina and Srikanth advance at Japan Open

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

Newly-crowned Korea Open champion P V Sindhu dished out another splendid performance edging past Japan's Minatsu Mitani for the second time in as many weeks to reach the second round of the women's singles at the Japan Open Super Series, in Tokyo, on Wednesday.

REVENGE was not on my mind: Sindhu

REVENGE was not on my mind: Sindhu

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

P V Sindhu on Sunday said the heart-breaking World Championship final loss was not on her mind when she was plotting the downfall of Japan's Nozomi Okuhara en-route to her Korea Open title in Seoul.

Sports Shorts: Hockey India recommends Manpreet Singh for Arjuna

Sports Shorts: Hockey India recommends Manpreet Singh for Arjuna

Rediff.com4 May 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Dubai Super Series: Sindhu loses at final hurdle

Dubai Super Series: Sindhu loses at final hurdle

Rediff.com17 Dec 2017

Olympic silver medallist P V Sindhu suffered another heart-wrenching defeat against World No 2 Akane Yamaguchi of Japan to finish as runner-up at the Dubai Super Series Final in Dubai on Sunday.

Chit Chat: Glasgow Games to be Bindra's last CWG appearance

Chit Chat: Glasgow Games to be Bindra's last CWG appearance

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

India's lone individual gold medallist in Olympics, Abhinav Bindra said the ongoing Commonwealth Games will be his last appearance at the multi-sport extravaganza.

Bolt confirms he won't return for 2018 Commonwealth Games

Bolt confirms he won't return for 2018 Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

Jamaican sprint great Usain Bolt has no plans to extend his career beyond this year's world championships in London and has ruled out a return to Australia for the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

AFI names 31-member athletics team for Gold Coast CWG

AFI names 31-member athletics team for Gold Coast CWG

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

Four 20km race walkers -- two men and two women -- have already been named from the separate national championships held in New Delhi in February.

The common link between NY plot and Glasgow attack

The common link between NY plot and Glasgow attack

Rediff.com2 May 2010

There is a striking similarity between the Times Square scare on Sunday and the 2007 Glasgow airport attack bid. In both cases, propane fuel was used. Speaking to experts, Vicky Nanjappa tries to uncloak the plot behind what could have been a deadly terror attack.

World Championships: Saina in semi-final, India assured another bronze

World Championships: Saina in semi-final, India assured another bronze

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

The London Olympics bronze medallist will next play seventh seed Nozomi Okuhara of Japan, who knocked out two-time defending champion Spain's Carolina Marin 21-18, 14-21, 21-15 in the other quarter-final.

Saina, Srikanth, Praneeth enter last 16 at World Championship

Saina, Srikanth, Praneeth enter last 16 at World Championship

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

The 27-year-old London Olympics bronze medallist hard broke a sweat as she cruised past her Swiss opponent 21-11, 21-12 in just 33 minutes at the Emirates Arena.