Gold medallist shooter Sadia no more

Sadia Sultana, a gold medallist shooter in both South Asian Games and Commonwealth Shooting Championship, passed away today in Chattogram. 
2 December 2024, 11:37 AM

CNBL-Indigo TT Tournament: Sujan Mahmud wins singles title

Sujan Mahmud from the 1994 batch emerged as the champion of the CNBL-Indigo Table Tennis Tournament, organised by Club Notredamians Bangladesh Limited. This is his second straight title in the club’s annual TT tournament in the singles category.
1 December 2024, 16:15 PM

World chess champ Ding, teen challenger Gukesh even after six games

The score is tied at 3.0 points each after six games, rounding off the first week of the 14-game match.
1 December 2024, 14:46 PM

Bangladesh a win away from Hockey Junior World Cup

Bangladesh moved closer to their dream of qualifying for the FIH Hockey Junior World Cup for the first time following a 1-1 draw against China in their last pool match at the Al Amerat Hockey Stadium in Muscat yesterday..With two draws and a win alongside a defeat, Bangladesh finished thir
1 December 2024, 14:22 PM

Djokovic eager to beat Sinner, Alcaraz at Grand Slams

Novak Djokovic is ready to challenge Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz at the Grand Slam stage when he returns to action at the Australian Open after an underwhelming campaign this year, the 24-times champion said.
1 December 2024, 10:30 AM

Bangladesh hold Malaysia to 2-2 draw

Bangladesh held Malaysia to a 2-2 draw in their third Pool B match of Junior Asia Cup hockey tournament at the Al Amerat Hockey Stadium in Muscat today.
30 November 2024, 12:25 PM

Shared experiences make Murray 'perfect coach', says Djokovic

Novak Djokovic said shared experiences with Andy Murray make the Scot the "perfect coach" as he bids to win a record 25th Grand Slam in Australia in January.
29 November 2024, 17:56 PM

Halep rounds on tennis doping body for Swiatek leniency

Romania's Simona Halep on Friday rounded on the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) for discrepencies in the treatment of world number two Iga Swiatek after testing positive for a banned substance.
29 November 2024, 13:57 PM

'He should do comedy' says Norris of Verstappen comments

Lando Norris said Max Verstappen should be a comedian when he responded on Thursday to the newly-crowned four-time champion's claim that he would have won the title more easily if he was driving for McLaren.
28 November 2024, 18:59 PM

Jolshiri Run-Bangla Half Marathon to run on Saturday

The Jolshiri Run-Bangla Half Marathon will take place at the Jolshiri Housing Project in Purbachal from 6:00 am on Saturday.
28 November 2024, 15:48 PM

Bangladesh go down 6-0 against Pakistan in Muscat

The men in red and green will face Malaysia on Saturday.
28 November 2024, 14:43 PM

Swiatek suspended one month for positive doping test

"The player was provisionally suspended from Sept. 22 until Oct. 4, missing three tournaments, which counts towards the sanction, leaving eight days remaining," the ITIA said in a statement.
28 November 2024, 14:20 PM

Bagerhat's star athletes recognised for ‘elevating nation’s reputation’

Athletes were presented with commemorative plaques and floral tributes. Moreover, presiding as chief guest, deputy commissioner Ahmed Kamrul Ahsan unveiled the new jersey for the district cricket team.
28 November 2024, 13:29 PM

Hockey team upbeat ahead of Pakistan tie

Fresh from a convincing 3-1 win against Oman in their opening match, Bangladesh U-21 hockey team are looking forward to a strong performance against Pakistan in the Men's Hockey Junior Asia Cup in Muscat today.
28 November 2024, 04:42 AM

Taiwan boxer at centre of Olympic gender row 'quits event'

Lin, who along with Algerian boxer Imane Khelif was embroiled in a gender row at the Paris Olympics, was due to compete in the World Boxing Cup Finals in Sheffield starting Wednesday.
27 November 2024, 18:57 PM

Bangladesh make winning start with 3-1 victory over Oman

Bangladesh made a winning start to their Junior Asia Cup hockey campaign with a 3-1 victory against hosts Oman in Muscat on Tuesday.
26 November 2024, 16:59 PM

‘Final at the beginning’ for Bangladesh

Keeping sights on a spot in next year’s Junior World Cup, Bangladesh are looking to make a winning start in the Junior Asia Cup against Oman in ‘the final at the beginning’ in Muscat today.
26 November 2024, 04:30 AM

BOA Marathon on December 20

Bangladesh Olympic Association (BOA) has decided to hold a long-distance race titled BOA Marathon 2024 on December 20, said a press release on Monday.
25 November 2024, 13:35 PM

Australia's most decorated Olympian McKeon retires from swimming

McKeon won 14 Olympic medals, six of them gold, over the Rio, Tokyo and Paris Games this summer.
25 November 2024, 03:59 AM

Sinner completes year to remember as Italy retain Davis Cup

The world number one eased to a 7-6 (7/2), 6-2 triumph against Tallon Griekspoor for the winning point after Matteo Berrettini had put the defending champions ahead with a convincing 6-4, 6-2 win against Botic van de Zandschulp.
25 November 2024, 03:11 AM