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Rio Olympics: India's schedule for Sunday, August 14

Rio Olympics: India's schedule for Sunday, August 14

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

India's schedule on Day 9 of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, on Sunday.

Vikas Krishan storms into quarter-finals

Vikas Krishan storms into quarter-finals

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

India boxer Vikas Krishan stormed into the quarter-finals of the men's 75kg category after beating Turkey's Onder Sipal by unanimous decision in a clearly dominating bout. Vikas in now one win away from a medal at the Games. India's first boxer to reach quarterfinals in Rio, Vikas will meet Uzbekistan's world championships silver medallist Bektemir Melikuziev in the next bout.

Mudranov predicts more gold for Russia

Mudranov predicts more gold for Russia

Rediff.com7 Aug 2016

Beslan Mudranov won Russia's first gold medal at the Rio Games in judo and fired a warning shot that his country had plenty more to prove.

Lifter Mirabai aims for medal at Rio Games

Lifter Mirabai aims for medal at Rio Games

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

Saikhom Mirabai Chanu will have an outside chance of a podium finish for India when the weightlifter begins her campaign in the women's 48kg category at the Rio Olympic Games on Saturday.

Shevchenko shines as Ukraine beat Uzbekistan

Shevchenko shines as Ukraine beat Uzbekistan

Rediff.com23 Aug 2007

Andriy Shevchenko sparkled on his first appearance of the season, helping Ukraine to a 2-1 win over Uzbekistan in a friendly on Wednesday.

Sports Shorts: Three fresh faces in squash squad for Asian Games

Sports Shorts: Three fresh faces in squash squad for Asian Games

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

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

Davis Cup: Lim prevents clean sweep by India

Davis Cup: Lim prevents clean sweep by India

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

Not used to playing singles anymore, India's Rohan Bopanna found rhythm in nick of time to edge past Hong Chung before Yong-Kyu Lim prevented a Korean whitewash with a gritty win over Ramkumar Ramanathan in the Davis Cup Asia Oceania Group I tie, in Chandigarh, on Sunday.

Youngsters need to improve on fitness front, says Bopanna

Youngsters need to improve on fitness front, says Bopanna

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

Rohan Bopanna advised the Indian youngsters to get fitter to negotiate the challenging conditions after he had to play the fourth rubber of Asia/Oceania Group I Davis Cup tie against South Korea instead of Saketh Myneni who skipped due to fitness issues.

Iran battle back to beat Uzbekistan

Iran battle back to beat Uzbekistan

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

Substitute Javad Kazemian struck in the 77th minute to give Iran a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Uzbekistan in their Asian Cup Group C match on Wednesday.

Has Davis Cup door been bolted on Paes with Bhupathi's comments?

Has Davis Cup door been bolted on Paes with Bhupathi's comments?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

'The team will be chosen the day before the draw. I am not sure who is going to play doubles. I am not sure if I am going to have any doubles players at all but whatever needs to win I will make sure that happens'

Turkish forces detain 22 over Istanbul airport suicide attack

Turkish forces detain 22 over Istanbul airport suicide attack

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Thirteen people were taken into custody in Istanbul and nine in the coastal city of Izmir, officials said.

Sports Shorts: Harikrishna finishes third; Klitschko announces retirement

Sports Shorts: Harikrishna finishes third; Klitschko announces retirement

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

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

Govt to support Pune in hosting loss-making Davis Cup

Govt to support Pune in hosting loss-making Davis Cup

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

Paes' inclusion under cloud as Indian team readies for a shake-up

India go down to Uzbekistan

India go down to Uzbekistan

Rediff.com21 Apr 2007

India finished fourth in the Fed Cup zonal competition after losing 0-3 to Uzbekistan.

China defends its opposition to India's NSG bid

China defends its opposition to India's NSG bid

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

China also advocated an "out of the box" thinking to arrive at a consensus over the issue of entry of non-NPT countries into the NSG.

PM leaves for Tashkent to secure India's place in SCO; will lobby for NSG membership

PM leaves for Tashkent to secure India's place in SCO; will lobby for NSG membership

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

In the two-day summit, the SCO will kick off the process of India's accession to the grouping as a full-fledged member along with Pakistan.

Modi to attend SCO summit in Tashkent, meet Chinese Prez

Modi to attend SCO summit in Tashkent, meet Chinese Prez

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

India, along with Pakistan, is set to be inducted as full members into the bloc, which mainly deals with issues relating to security and defence.

India set to become member of the SCO this week

India set to become member of the SCO this week

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

The SCO is increasingly seen as a counterweight to NATO and its membership will help India have a greater say in issues relating to security and defence besides combating terrorism.

Yet another damning report details how terror thrives in Af-Pak border

Yet another damning report details how terror thrives in Af-Pak border

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

In a blunt message to Pakistan, the United States has said that continued existence of terror safe havens in the country and its inability to take action against them affects their bilateral ties including security assistance.

Indian weightlifters Sathish, Mirabai qualify for Rio Olympics

Indian weightlifters Sathish, Mirabai qualify for Rio Olympics

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Indian weightlifters Sivalingam Sathish Kumar and Saikhom Mirabai Chanu earned the right to compete at the Rio Olympics in men's and women's weight categories respectively after topping the selection trials. Selection trials were held in Patiala to choose one lifter each from men's and women's category across all weight divisions after India had earned two quota places for the Rio Games at Senior Asian Championships at Tashkent, Uzbekistan in April. Sathish earned the ticket for Rio after finishing on top among male lifters with a total of 336kg in 77kg weight division. He lifted 151kg in snatch and 185kg in clean & jerk.

Putin gets emotional as Modi strikes a personal chord

Putin gets emotional as Modi strikes a personal chord

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Putin said India will become a full-fledged member of the SCO in a week.

Paes won't be picked for Korea Davis Cup tie

Paes won't be picked for Korea Davis Cup tie

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

The All India Tennis Association may be backing Leander Paes to the hilt in him making the squad for the Rio Olympics, but the veteran star will not be picked in the Davis Cup team despite showing late interest in competing in the Asia/Oceania Group I tie against Korea Republic next month.

The school dropout from Kerala who became Kyrgyzstan's military leader

The school dropout from Kerala who became Kyrgyzstan's military leader

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

Manavi Kapur profiles Sheikh Rafik Mohammed of Calicut, who has been appointed to the top military post in the Central Asian country.

Why NSG membership is crucial for India

Why NSG membership is crucial for India

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Membership of Nuclear Suppliers Group ensures continued availability of fuel sufficient to operate India's nuclear plants.

'Was hoping for three singles wins, got four': Amritraj elated with team's show

'Was hoping for three singles wins, got four': Amritraj elated with team's show

Rediff.com5 Feb 2017

'In my eight ties as captain we won five and lost three to Serbia, Czech Republic and Spain who were all better teams than us. We should have won against Czech but lost 3-2. Having said that they were top 10 teams and I am not too unhappy losing to them'

Pro Boxing comes to India, Vikas to fight in Delhi

Pro Boxing comes to India, Vikas to fight in Delhi

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

Professional boxing in India is all set to get a massive fillip as the national capital will host an AIBA Pro Boxing (APB) fight night on June 11 featuring former World Championship bronze-medallist Vikas Krishan, who would be assured of an extra shot at Olympic qualification through this.

Indian embassies at risk from Chinese hackers

Indian embassies at risk from Chinese hackers

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Danti is highly focused on diplomatic entities. It may already have full access to internal networks in Indian government organisations.

India draw UAE, Saudi Arabia, Iran in AFC U-16 Championships

India draw UAE, Saudi Arabia, Iran in AFC U-16 Championships

Rediff.com26 May 2016

India will be up against UAE, Saudi Arabia and Iran in the group stages of AFC U-16 Championship as the draw for the event, which will act as a dress rehearsal for next year's FIFA U-17 World Cup, was held amid much fanfare in Panaji, Goa on Thursday. The tournament begins on September 15 and matches will be held at Fatorda and Bambolim Stadium in Goa. The final is slated to be played on October 2. The top two teams from each groups will qualify for the quarter-finals. In case India, who are in Group A, advance to the semi-finals, the winner of play-off 3 will also qualify for FIFA U-17 World Cup. Conducted by Shin Mangil, Director of Competitions, Asian Football Confederation, the ceremony was attended by Goa Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar, Secretary of All India Football Federation Kushal Das and U-17 World Cup Tournament Director Javier Ceppi among others. The 16 participating teams were divided into four groups.

Chess: India thrash Uzbekistan 3-0

Chess: India thrash Uzbekistan 3-0

Rediff.com12 Dec 2006

India had 2.5 points lead over Qatar at the end of the fifth round, but now they increased the lead to 4.5 points.

PHOTOS: Istomin stuns defending champ Djokovic in 2nd round at Aus Open

PHOTOS: Istomin stuns defending champ Djokovic in 2nd round at Aus Open

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

'I surprised myself also today'

They stitched my mouth shut: Slain Pak governor's son recounts torture

They stitched my mouth shut: Slain Pak governor's son recounts torture

Rediff.com17 May 2016

I was flogged about 500 in 3 days, they cut my back with blades and removed nails from my hands and feet," said Shahbaz Taseer of the ordeal he endured.

Sports Shorts: Chawrasia falters, Ormsby grabs Hong Kong title

Sports Shorts: Chawrasia falters, Ormsby grabs Hong Kong title

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

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

ISSF Junior World Cup: Indian shooters continue medal-winning spree

ISSF Junior World Cup: Indian shooters continue medal-winning spree

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

Indian shooters got off to a positive start on day one of the ongoing International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Cup (Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun), clinching seven medals, including three golds, at Gabala in Azerbaijan on Sunday.

India win opening singles against Uzbekistan

India win opening singles against Uzbekistan

Rediff.com29 Apr 2005

Leander Paes and Prakash Amritraj gave India a 2-0 lead in the Davis Cup Asia-Oceania second round tie against Uzbekistan.

Religious freedom in India on 'negative trajectory': Report

Religious freedom in India on 'negative trajectory': Report

Rediff.com2 May 2016

Religious freedom in India was on a "negative trajectory" in 2015 as religious tolerance "deteriorated" and religious freedom violations "increased", a United States report on international religious freedom said

'I will show the world how to win a medal without a federation'

'I will show the world how to win a medal without a federation'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

The coveted Olympic medal eluded him yet again, but, far from being bogged down, boxer Vikas Krishan says he is now aiming to become the first Indian to clinch two medals at the World Championships irrespective of whether a national federation takes shape or not.

Who's to blame for boxers' medal-less campaign in Rio?

Who's to blame for boxers' medal-less campaign in Rio?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

National coach Gurbax Singh Sandhu says the four-year-long administrative logjam cannot escape blame for all that has gone wrong with the once flourishing sport.

Can Nadal carry Olympic boost into US Open?

Can Nadal carry Olympic boost into US Open?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2016

Rafael Nadal was exhausted yet exhilarated following his emotional return to action at this month's Rio Olympics after an injury-absence and is looking forward to gearing back up for the US Open starting on Monday.

Gymnast Dipa's next 'objective is an Olympic medal podium'

Gymnast Dipa's next 'objective is an Olympic medal podium'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

After becoming the first Indian woman gymnast to qualify for the Olympics, Dipa Karmakar has set her eyes on a podium finish at the Rio Games scheduled to be held in August.

Indian junior Fed Cup team qualifies for World Group

Indian junior Fed Cup team qualifies for World Group

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

The Indian junior Fed Cup team has qualified for the World Group after finishing third in the Asia/Oceania Final Qualifying event following a 2-1 win over New Zealand in the Play-off, in New Delhi on Saturday.