Dhaka – The Federation Cup Karate Tournament, organised by Bangladesh Karate Federation, begins Friday at the National Sports Council gymnasium here.
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Asian Indoor Chess: Bangladesh men’s team finish 6th in Rapid Chess
Dhaka – Bangladesh men’s team finished 6th in the team event of Rapid Chess in the 5th Asian Indoor And Martial Games’2017 held in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan on Tuesday.Bangladesh men’s team earned six points from five matches with two win, two…
Bodybuilder dies after celebrity kickboxing bout in Singapore
A 32-year-old bodybuilder has died following a celebrity kickboxing bout in Singapore. Pradip Subramanian was taking part in a Muay Thai contest against YouTube personality and former Singapore Idol contestant Steven Lim on Saturday.
Fed Cup Golf: Army Golf Club emerges team event champion
Dhaka – Army Golf Club clinched the team event title of the 2nd Federation Cup Golf Tournament that concluded at the Kurmitola Golf Club here on Sunday.Kurmitola Golf Club finished runners-up in the 10-team two-day competition.
Asian Indoor Chess: Razib, Lisa makes draw in 5th round
Dhaka- Bangladeshi GM Enamul Hossain Razib and WIM Shamima Akter Liza played draw in the 5th round matches of the 5th Asian Indoor And Martial Games Chess held at Ashgabat in Turkmenistan on Saturday.Both the Bangladeshi players earned three points…
Siddikur fails to stay in race of Asia-Pacific Diamond Cup
Dhaka – Bangladesh’s celebrity golfer Siddikur Rahman failed to make cut in the US$1.37 million Asia-Pacific Diamond Cup as he placed joint 97th after the 2nd round at Caledonian Golf Club, Chiba Prefecture on Friday.
BHF announce team for Asia Cup Hockey
Dhaka – Bangladesh Hockey Federation (BHF) on Friday announced an 18-mamber team for the upcoming 10th Men’s Hero Asia Cup Hockey tournament to be held in Bangladesh in October.Bangladesh is going to host the tournament peacefully, after a 32-year gap,…
Goffin rallies past Almagro at Moselle Open
Metz,(AP/UNB) – Second-seeded David Goffin hit 13 aces to rally past Nicolas Almagro 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 and reach the quarterfinals at the Moselle Open on Thursday.Defending champion Lucas Pouille, who won his maiden title at the same tournament last year,…
Siddikur’s eyes glued to Asia-Pacific Diamond Cup
Dhaka – Bangladesh’s celebrated golfer Siddikur Rahman will be looking to continue his good form in Japan when he tees off for the US$1.37 million Asia-Pacific Diamond Cup which starts at Caledonian Golf Club, Chiba Prefecture on Thursday.”I had a…
Islami Bank sponsors Asia Cup Hockey Tournament
Dhaka – Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited has sponsored the upcoming Asia Cup Hockey Tournament by donating Tk.50 lakh on Tuesday. Air Chief Marshal Abu Esrar, BBP, NDC acsc, President of Bangladesh Hockey Federation and Chief of Air Staff, Bangladesh Air…
Islami Bank to sponsor Asia Cup Hockey
Dhaka – Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited will sponsor the eight-nation Hero 10th Asia Cup Men’s Hockey’2017 beginning at the Maulana Bhashani National Stadium here on October 11.IBBL Managing Director and CEO M Abdul Hamid Miah handed over a cheque for…
Kabaddi Team fly for Nepal Tuesday
Dhaka- A 15-member Bangladesh National Kabaddi Team will leave here for Nepal on Tuesday to participate in the four-nation International Friendship Men’s Kabbadi Tournament beginning in Kathmandu on Thursday keeping their eyes on the title.The three other participating countries are…
Martinez lashes out at Spanish tennis bosses after firing
Madrid, (AP/UNB) – Conchita Martinez called the Spanish Tennis Federation’s decision to fire her as the Fed Cup and Davis Cup captain as unfair and disrespectful on Thursday.Martinez lashed out after the federation announced that its board of directors unanimously…
Boxing: Golovkin ready to hit the jackpot in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS,(BSS/AFP) – Gennady Golovkin is undaunted by the challenge of fighting for the first time in Las Vegas, saying defending his titles against Canelo Alvarez will be like going on a date with a beautiful girl. Three belt champion Golovkin…
BKF name 15-member squad for Friendship Kabaddi
Dhaka- The Bangladesh Kabaddi Federation on Wednesday announced a 15-member national kabaddi team squad for the four-nation International Friendship Men’s Kabaddi Tournament staring from September 21 in the Nepalese capital of Kathmandu.
Fendrich on Tennis: Nadal, Federer back at the top in 2017
New York,(AP/UNB)- Who would have guessed at the start of 2017 that Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer would divvy up the year’s four Grand Slam titles?And who could possibly pretend to know what 2018 will bring for them?
Inter-ministerial meeting held for Asia Cup Hockey
Dhaka – Emphasizing on security issue during the upcoming Asia Cup Hockey 2017, an inter-ministerial meeting was held at Ministry of Youth and Sports on Sunday.To hold the tournament peacefully after a 32-year gap, the ministry is spending Tk 18…
SABA U-16 Basketball: Bangladesh finishes runners-up
Dhaka – Bangladesh finished runners-up in the South Asian Basketball Association (SABA) Under-16 Championship held in Nepal on Saturday.India clinched the title by winning all the four matches, Bangladesh became runners-up after losing their only match to champions India while…
Joe DeNucci, boxer and long-serving politician, dies at 78
Newton,(AP/UNB) – Joe DeNucci, a former world class middleweight boxing contender who became a politician and the longest-serving state auditor in Massachusetts history, has died at age 78.DeNucci, who had suffered from Alzheimer’s disease, died Friday at his home in…
Nadal overwhelms del Potro; faces Anderson in US Open final
New York,(AP/UNB) – Once Rafael Nadal went from passive to aggressive and got his uppercut of a forehand going, it didn’t take long for him to power into the U.S. Open final.Closing in on a third title at Flushing Meadows…
Asia Youth Chess: Fahad Rahman shares top slot
Dhaka – Bangladeshi Fide Master Mohammad Fahad Rahman was sharing the top slot in the Western Asia Youth Chess Championship’2017 with 12 other players securing full three points after the 3rd round matches held at Waskaduwa in Sri Lanka on…
Nadal waits for Federer at US Open; All-American women’s SFs
New York,(AP/UNB) – Rafael Nadal was honest as can be before the U.S. Open when asked whether he hoped to face Roger Federer in the semifinals at the only Grand Slam tournament where they’ve never met.The answer, the No. 1-seeded…
Maria Sharapova knocked out of US Open
US Open – Venue: Flushing Meadows, New York Dates: 28 Aug-10 Sept BBC coverage: Live radio and text commentary on selected matches every day. Maria Sharapova’s first Grand Slam tournament in 19 months ended with defeat by Anastasija Sevastova in…
Sharapova wins another 3-setter at US Open; No. 4 Zverev out
New York,(AP/UNB)- No one, not even Maria Sharapova herself, knew quite what to expect from her return to Grand Slam tennis at the U.S. Open.It had been 19 months since she had entered a major tournament. She played only nine…
Nadal says it’s noisy under US Open roof, despite changes
New York,(AP/UNB) – It’s too loud under the U.S. Open roof for Rafael Nadal.Even though the U.S. Tennis Association tried to lessen the noise in Arthur Ashe Stadium after the retractable cover’s debut during last year’s tournament, there was still…
Badminton: Time catches up with Chinese legend ‘Super Dan’
SHANGHAI,(BSS/AFP) – Lin Dan’s defeat in the World Championship final has prompted fresh conjecture that the Chinese super star could soon call time on his brilliant career.The 33-year-old “Super Dan” said after losing Sunday’s showdown to Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen in…
Russian winger Zaripov cleared to pursue NHL contract
Dhaka,(AP/UNB) – Danis Zaripov will get the chance to take his talents to North America after the NHL approved the Russian winger’s eligibility following a doping ban in the Kontinental Hockey League and international play.
US Open glance: Federer, Nadal, Kerber in 1st-round matches
Dhaka, (AP/UNB) – A quick look at the U.S. Open : LOOKAHEAD TO TUESDAY No. 1 seed Rafael Nadal and No. 3 Roger Federer will play their first-round matches in Arthur Ashe Stadium – Nadal during the day and Federer…
Mini School Handball advances to semifinals
Dhaka – The Hurray Mini School (Boys and Girls) Handball Tournament, organized by Bangladesh Handball Federation, advanced to the semifinal stages on the 3rd day at the Shaheed Capt (Retd) M Mansur Ali National Handball Stadium here on Thursday.In the…
US OPEN ’17: Federer says 3rd major of year would be surreal
Dhaka, (AP/UNB)- Even Roger Federer finds it all a little surprising.After going 4 ½ years without collecting a major championship, now firmly in his mid-30s, he heads into Monday’s start of the U.S. Open with a chance to win his…