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Sports Shorts: Asiad gold medallist Panghal nominated for Arjuna

Sports Shorts: Asiad gold medallist Panghal nominated for Arjuna

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

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

Rear view: Photos of sporting moments that made 2017 special - Part 2

Rear view: Photos of sporting moments that made 2017 special - Part 2

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

As the countdown to 2018 starts, it's time to rewind those moments in sport that stood out this year.

Shooting World Cup: Ghatkar wins bronze, Deepak finishes 5th

Shooting World Cup: Ghatkar wins bronze, Deepak finishes 5th

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Pooja Ghatkar overcame technical issues to clinch the women's 10m air rifle bronze medal as hosts India opened their account on a positive note in the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup in New Delhi.

US Open PICS: Federer, Djokovic battle through in brutal heat

US Open PICS: Federer, Djokovic battle through in brutal heat

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

A summary of Tuesday's action at the US Open.

PHOTOS: Ronaldo scores four as Portugal flatten nine-man Andorra

PHOTOS: Ronaldo scores four as Portugal flatten nine-man Andorra

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo scored four goals, including two in the first five minutes, to lead European champions Portugal to a 6-0 win over nine-man Andorra in their World Cup qualifier on Friday.

Sarita wins on pro debut; Pinki, Poon make winning starts

Sarita wins on pro debut; Pinki, Poon make winning starts

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

Celebrated Indian woman boxer L Sarita Devi comfortably outpunched Zsofia Bedo of Hungary to make a winning start to her professional career in the IBC Fight Night at the at the Khuman Lampak Stadium, in Imphal on Sunday.

F1 calendar leaves doubts over Germany, Canada and Brazil

F1 calendar leaves doubts over Germany, Canada and Brazil

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

The German, Canadian and Brazilian grands prix were listed as subject to confirmation on a record-equalling 21-race provisional calendar for 2017 published by Formula One's governing body on Wednesday.

10 books to look forward to in 2018

10 books to look forward to in 2018

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

There are several books that Aakar Patel wishes were being written but aren't. Fortunately, there's plenty coming up this year that he's eagerly awaiting.

Sports Shorts: Peaty breaks own world 100 metres breaststroke record

Sports Shorts: Peaty breaks own world 100 metres breaststroke record

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

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

Sports Shorts: Five Indian shuttlers in top-20 of BWF men's rankings

Sports Shorts: Five Indian shuttlers in top-20 of BWF men's rankings

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

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

Apollo Tyres to roll out of Hungary

Apollo Tyres to roll out of Hungary

Rediff.com17 Jan 2008

Apollo tyres lines up Rs 1,160 cr investment to set up manufacturing unit in Hungary to produce passenger car radials.

US Open PHOTOS: Halep gets Hungarian fright before reaching last 16

US Open PHOTOS: Halep gets Hungarian fright before reaching last 16

Rediff.com4 Sep 2016

Fifth seed Simona Halep narrowly avoided a third-round upset with a 6-1, 2-6, 6-4 win over Hungary's Timea Babos on Saturday to keep her US Open title hopes alive.

Former Ferrari driver Massa to quit at end of F1 season

Former Ferrari driver Massa to quit at end of F1 season

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

The 35-year-old Williams driver, who won 11 races for Ferrari between 2006 and 2008 and finished overall runner-up to Lewis Hamilton in the 2008 world championship, is out of contract at the end of the year.

How Phelps and Lochte stand out for right and wrong reasons

How Phelps and Lochte stand out for right and wrong reasons

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

Two swimmers made the biggest waves in Rio, Michael Phelps racing to retirement as the greatest of all time and US team mate Ryan Lochte slipping out of the country before police could stop him.

Saina misses out on IOC membership

Saina misses out on IOC membership

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal has failed to get elected as one of the four athlete members of the International Olympic Committee, finishing sixth in the race to become a member of Athletics Commission of the global governing body of sport.

Barred from Games, Russia's Isinbayeva to join IOC athletes' body

Barred from Games, Russia's Isinbayeva to join IOC athletes' body

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Russian pole vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva was elected to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) athletes' commission on Thursday, despite being barred from the Rio Games over doping allegations.

Biles wins record-equalling fourth gold with floor victory

Biles wins record-equalling fourth gold with floor victory

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

Simone Biles showed off her sassy moves and explosive tumbles on the floor exercise to win a record-equalling fourth gold at the Rio Olympics on Tuesday.

Srikanth, Sindhu only bright spots as India suffer more humiliation on Day 10

Srikanth, Sindhu only bright spots as India suffer more humiliation on Day 10

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

A recap of the performance by Indian athletes on Day 10 at the Rio Olympics on Monday

How Indian athletes fared on Day 10 in Rio

How Indian athletes fared on Day 10 in Rio

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

India's report card on the tenth day of the 2016 Olympics.

Why THIS picture went viral today...

Why THIS picture went viral today...

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

Joseph Schooling, a bespectacled lad of 13, posing beside Phelps.

Why Schooling will cherish win against Phelps for rest of his life...

Why Schooling will cherish win against Phelps for rest of his life...

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

A journalist obliged by asking Schooling how it felt to become "the go-to butterflier in the world right now", the 21-year-old hesitated and glanced to his left at Phelps.

Ledecky smashes record in 800m to take freestyle treble

Ledecky smashes record in 800m to take freestyle treble

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

Katie Ledecky of the United States destroyed the field in the 800 meters freestyle on Friday and broke the world record to complete a rare Olympic swimming treble.

Bhokanal qualifies for Final C after finishing 2nd in Semis

Bhokanal qualifies for Final C after finishing 2nd in Semis

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

Indian rower Dattu Bhokanal Baban clocked 7:19.02 minutes to finish second in men's singles sculls semi-final C/D 2 and qualify for Final C at the Rio Olympics on Friday. Bhokanal, who is India's only qualifier in the rowing category, stayed ahead in the race all throughout before losing in the final second to Hungary's Bendeguz Molnar Petervari, who came up with a timing of 7:18.88 minutes.

How Indian athletes fared on Day 6 in Rio

How Indian athletes fared on Day 6 in Rio

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Check out India's report card on the sixth day of the 2016 Olympics.

Saina, Sindhu win opening matches easily at Rio Games

Saina, Sindhu win opening matches easily at Rio Games

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

The London Olympics bronze medallist beat world No. 73 Brazilian Vicente Lohaynny 21-17, 21-17 in 39 minutes, while Sindhu, a two-time World Championships bronze winner, had things her way against Laura Sarosi of Hungary, winning 21-8, 21-9 in 27 minutes.

Rio Olympics: Will Sania and Saina sizzle on Day 6?

Rio Olympics: Will Sania and Saina sizzle on Day 6?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

The shuttlers led by Saina Nehwal will make their first appearance in the Olympic Games on Thursday along with men golfers as India still waits for its first medal after five days of fruitless labour in this Brazilian city.

Rio Olympics: India's schedule for Thursday, August 11

Rio Olympics: India's schedule for Thursday, August 11

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

The Indian contingent's schedule at the Rio Olympics for Thursday.

Swimming great Phelps ready to reclaim lost butterfly gold

Swimming great Phelps ready to reclaim lost butterfly gold

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

On Monday, the 31-year-old proved he is in fighting form for his 200 metres butterfly rematch with Chad le Clos, the South African who four years ago denied him a third consecutive gold medal in the event.

If you take flights in India, please read this interview

If you take flights in India, please read this interview

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

'DGCA cares a damn for human life.'

Take a look at these STUNNING car factories!

Take a look at these STUNNING car factories!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

These photographs are sure to take your breath away!

Sindhu will take it one game at a time at the Rio Olympics

Sindhu will take it one game at a time at the Rio Olympics

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

Adapting to the conditions in Rio and changing on-court strategy in match situation will be the key to success, according to ace Indian shuttler P V Sindhu, who is aiming to add an Olympic medal to her two World Championship bronze medals.

Rosberg on pole for home German grand prix

Rosberg on pole for home German grand prix

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

Nico Rosberg will start his home German Grand Prix on Sunday from pole position after setting the fastest time in qualifying on Saturday.

F1 tightens flag rules for qualifying

F1 tightens flag rules for qualifying

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Formula One qualifying will be halted under "double-yellow" conditions starting during this weekend's German Grand Prix in a tightening of rules aimed at avoiding a repeat of the controversy surrounding Nico Rosberg's pole in Hungary.

What you must know about Germany legend Schweinsteiger

What you must know about Germany legend Schweinsteiger

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Factbox on Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger, who announced his retirement from international football on Friday.

Formula One's Sergio Perez undecided on Force India future

Formula One's Sergio Perez undecided on Force India future

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Force India's Sergio Perez has said he is yet to decide if he will drive for the Formula One team next season.

Unsung Olympic heroes return to take limelight

Unsung Olympic heroes return to take limelight

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Lithuania's Laura Asadauskaite will be favourite to defend her Olympic title when modern pentathlon enjoys a rare share of the global sporting spotlight on the final weekend of the Rio Games.

Which is the toughest sport at the Olympic Games?

Which is the toughest sport at the Olympic Games?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

An Olympic event since 1900, water polo has recently been gaining in popularity across the United States but has a long tradition in Eastern Europe, whose national men's teams are perennial medal contenders.

Alonso gets real about podium finish this season

Alonso gets real about podium finish this season

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Former world champion Fernando Alonso doubts he will make it onto the Formula One podium this season after also enduring his worst points tally last year, but has no immediate plans to retire.

Hungarian Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton wins to take overall lead

Hungarian Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton wins to take overall lead

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

Triple Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton won the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday to seize the championship lead from team mate Nico Rosberg for the first time this season.

Pogba tips Ronaldo for Ballon d'Or glory

Pogba tips Ronaldo for Ballon d'Or glory

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Amid increasing speculation surrounding his potential move to Real Madrid, Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba believes that Cristiano Ronaldo should win the coveted Ballon d'Or trophy following victories in the Champions League and Euro 2016 finals. Despite being stretched off with a knee injury in the final, the Real Madrid superstar encouraged his teammates, issuing tactical instructions from sidelines to inspire Portugal to their first ever international trophy in Paris.