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

Verstappen wins fourth consecutive Formula One world title

Max Verstappen claimed a fourth consecutive Formula One world title under the lights of the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Saturday.
24 November 2024, 08:00 AM

'Puzzle' master Sinner powers champions Italy back into Davis Cup final

World number one Jannik Sinner was described as a "puzzle that not many have solved" after defeating Alex de Minaur to power holders Italy into the Davis Cup final with a 2-0 victory over Australia on Saturday.
23 November 2024, 19:03 PM

Djokovic hires old rival and fellow 'game-changer' Murray as coach

Novak Djokovic announced on Saturday that his retired long-time rival Andy Murray is joining the 24-time Grand Slam-winning player's coaching team, starting at the Australian Open in January.
23 November 2024, 18:31 PM

Indian prodigy Gukesh admits to 'some nerves' in bid for world chess crown

The 18-year-old will begin a best-of-14 series for the title against reigning champion Ding Liren of China on Monday in Singapore.
23 November 2024, 11:39 AM

Jamal wins fifth PGTI title

Jamal Hossain Mollah won the Indianoil Servo Masters Golf Tournament – his fifth title in the Professional Golf Tour of India – at the Digboi Golf Links in Assam today.
23 November 2024, 09:52 AM

Youth hockey team eye WC qualification

Bangladesh national U-21 hockey team will leave the country in the afternoon today for Muscat, Oman to take part in the Men’s Junior Asia Cup with hopes of securing a place in the FIH Hockey Junior World Cup next year.
22 November 2024, 18:30 PM

Sinner emerges as the man to beat in eventful year

Sinner has so far managed fears that a ban might bring his career to a shuddering halt.
22 November 2024, 09:31 AM

Italy, Australia set up Davis Cup semifinal clash

Italy booked a third consecutive return to the semi-finals and are favourites to win the Davis Cup for a second year running.
22 November 2024, 05:10 AM

Italy's Paolini celebrates 'unbelievable' year after BJK Cup glory

The world number four enjoyed a stunning season, finishing as runner-up at Roland Garros and Wimbledon, winning her second career title in Dubai and then triumphing with Italy in doubles at the Olympics and again in Malaga.
21 November 2024, 02:28 AM

Abdul Hai Sarker elected as Bangladesh Tennis Federation president 

Abdul Hai Sarker, chairman of the board of directors of Dhaka Bank PLC has been elected as the president of Bangladesh Tennis Federation.
20 November 2024, 13:46 PM