Rony balances pride and regret on world stage

Representing the national team at an international event is a matter of pride for any athlete. The same holds true for hurdler Najimul Hossain Rony, who is set to compete in the 400m hurdles at the World Athletics Championships on Monday in Tokyo, Japan.
12 September 2025, 03:00 AM

Soured rivalry: India and Pakistan’s ‘brothers’ clash for world gold in Tokyo

After Nadeem won gold and Chopra stood alongside him on the podium in Paris, Nadeem's mother Raziah Parveen said: "Winning and losing is part of sport, but they are like brothers."
11 September 2025, 05:21 AM

Lyles will deliver sprint show but not everyone will like it

Noah Lyles revels in being a showman but the Olympic 100 metres champion's antics do on occasion upset rivals and officials. They will watch closely to see how the American behaves as he defends his 100m and 200m world titles in Tokyo.
11 September 2025, 02:18 AM

Archers eliminated early from World Championships

Bangladesh completed their World Archery Championships campaign on a frustrating note after the recurve archers exited from the elimination round in Gwangju, South Korea on Wednesday.
10 September 2025, 14:50 PM

BAF in talks with Chinese coaches for SA Games camp

Bangladesh Athletics Federation (BAF) is trying to bring in two Chinese coaches for their preparation camp for next year's South Asian Games in Pakistan.
7 September 2025, 18:15 PM

Ansar crowned champions in men’s and women’s kho kho

Bangladesh Ansar were crowned champions in both men’s and women’s finals of Mercantile Bank National Kho Kho Championships held at the Paltan Ground adjacent to the National Stadium on Sunday.
7 September 2025, 15:04 PM

Bangladesh finish sixth following heavy defeat

Bangladesh finished sixth in the Men's Hockey Asia Cup following a 6-1 defeat against Japan – their biggest defeat of the campaign – in a place-deciding fixture in Bihar on Sunday.
7 September 2025, 11:46 AM

Bangladesh beat Kazakhstan, boost hopes for FIH World Cup Qualifiers

Bangladesh confirmed at least a sixth-place finish in the AHF Hockey Asia Cup after beating Kazakhstan 5-1 in the 5th-8th place deciding match in Rajgir, Bihar, India, today.
4 September 2025, 11:11 AM

Half the venue, athletes too many

Outside the Mirpur Shaheed Suhrawardi Indoor Stadium, an unusual sight unfolded. Wrestlers were training under the open sky -- sometimes on bare soil, sometimes on paved concrete -- sweating it out while puzzled passersby watched as if the arena itself had spilled onto the streets.
4 September 2025, 02:30 AM

Bangladesh lose 5-1 against Korea

Bangladesh suffered a 5-1 defeat against defending champions South Korea in their third and final Pool B match on Monday, all but ensuring they would finish third in the four-team pool.
1 September 2025, 09:45 AM

Stadium shut in Australia after bird lays egg

“We must be proactive in protecting native species. If moving the egg is necessary, specialists will be engaged and permissions sought,” a council spokesperson said.
1 September 2025, 06:39 AM

Bangladesh thrash Taipei 8-3

Mohammad Abdullah, Ashraful Islam and Rakibul Hasan scored a brace apiece as Bangladesh brushed aside Chinese Taipei 8-3 in their second Pool B match of the Asia Cup in Bihar on Saturday.
30 August 2025, 09:40 AM

India submits bid for 2030 Commonwealth Games

India has formally submitted its proposal to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad city of Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s home state.
30 August 2025, 06:48 AM

Bangladesh face Chinese Taipei in do-or-die clash

Smarting from a 4-1 defeat to Malaysian in their AHF Men’s Hockey Asia Cup opener on Wednesday, the Bangladesh team are determined to put up a gritty performance in today’s crucial encounter against Chinese Taipei in Bihar.
30 August 2025, 02:00 AM

Gritty Bangladesh fall 4-1 to speedy Malaysia in Asia Cup hockey opener

Bangladesh are grouped with Malaysia, South Korea and Chinese Taipei in Pool B fixtures of the eight-team tournament.
29 August 2025, 05:40 AM

July Fencing Championships begin without brightest star Fatema

The two-day championships, part of the government's Festival of the Youth, will feature individual events only -- sabre, foil and epee -- for both men and women.
28 August 2025, 13:19 PM

India says Ahmedabad 'ideal city' for Commonwealth Games

India said on Wednesday that the city of Ahmedabad is an "ideal" location for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with its bid viewed as part of a wider push by the cricket-mad nation to host the 2036 Olympics.
27 August 2025, 13:44 PM

Sports world congratulates Swift and Kelce on engagement

Pop singer Taylor Swift and NFL Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce announced their engagement on social media on Tuesday, prompting congratulations from across the sports world.
27 August 2025, 05:55 AM

Japanese climber, 102, sets Mount Fuji record

A 102-year-old Japanese man with a serious heart condition has been certified as the oldest person to climb Mount Fuji -- but still shrugged off the feat as nothing special.
26 August 2025, 09:50 AM

Bangladesh hockey team leave for Asia Cup in Bihar as free tickets go on offer

Bangladesh are determined to perform at their best against Malaysia, South Korea and Chinese Taipei in Pool B fixtures.
26 August 2025, 04:47 AM