sports

Rangamati’s boxing club: Jabs, hooks, and life-changing stories

Sura Krishna Chakma’s Rangamati W.B. Club uses boxing and Wushu to empower youth with discipline, resilience, and teamwork. This inclusive initiative fosters leadership, combats negative habits, and unites communities, shaping brighter futures in the Hill Tracts.
5 December 2024, 11:05 AM

Magnus Carlsen awestruck as Indian player touches his feet

Magnus Carlsen was surprised when Bristy Mukherjee touched his feet at the Tata Steel Chess India Festival, reflecting this region's deep-rooted cultural respect. This gesture underscores the universal value of appreciating diverse traditions.
24 November 2024, 21:50 PM

Ministry to reclaim lost playgrounds in Dhaka: Asif

Sports and youth Adviser Asif Mahmud said that the ministry will work to reclaim the illegally occupied playgrounds in Dhaka and also shared plans of building a sports village.
16 November 2024, 08:32 AM

New ad-hoc committees draw mixed reactions

The National Sports Council (NSC) on Thursday disclosed ad-hoc committees for nine sports federations – bridge, tennis, squash, kabaddi, athletics, billiard and snooker, basketball, chess and hockey – to mixed reactions from former and current players and organisers.
16 November 2024, 01:00 AM

No gym, no problem: How Mariya from Rangpur became Bangladesh's first female Ironman 70.3

In October 2024, Mariya stood at the starting line of the Ironman 70.3 Malaysia, her heart pounding with anticipation. The 1.2-mile ocean swim, the 56-mile bike ride, and the 13.1-mile run ahead were daunting, but Mariya was ready. Her journey is not only remarkable for her personal achievement but also for how she has defied societal expectations and broken through barriers, particularly as a young woman coming from a conservative family.
23 October 2024, 10:06 AM

A “knockout” debut from Rita Bullwinkel

The eight girls in Headshot clearly hope to escape the chaos of their lives in the ring.
17 August 2024, 13:45 PM

Fencing: The sport Bangladesh didn’t know it needed

In Bangladesh, fencing is still a relatively new activity. It gained popularity in around 2007, far later than in its bordering nations. However, it is rather amazing how much excitement young Bangladeshis have for it.
6 August 2024, 07:43 AM

Sports journalists hold human chain demanding justice for students-people

“I want a fair investigation for every incident, not an eye-wash."
3 August 2024, 10:34 AM

Raducanu 'stands by decision' which ended Murray's Wimbledon career

"Of course, I didn't want to take his last match away from him. But at the end of the day I think a lot of the players in a similar situation would have done the same thing, prioritising their body."
8 July 2024, 08:03 AM

Neer wins chess championship with heavy heart

“I had nearly confirmed my championship win with two rounds in hand and was really happy about it. But now I am shocked and can’t find the words to express my emotions after the death of my beloved Zia sir,” Neer told The Daily Star yesterday.
8 July 2024, 01:30 AM

Rising from Rajshahi: Utshob Ahmed’s journey to boxing glory

In an exclusive interview with Star Lifestyle, Utshob Ahmed shares insights into his journey, the challenges he faced and his aspirations for the future.
27 May 2024, 06:09 AM

When I heard, I started tearing up: Firoza

The 55-year-old was named alongside nine other distinguished persons by the Cabinet Division yesterday.
15 March 2024, 15:39 PM

What it takes to play sports while fasting

Playing any sort of sport while fasting — be it casual or at a professional level — is no easy task.
14 March 2024, 00:00 AM

1st Bangabandhu Interschool Gymnastics held today

Around 270 young gymnasts from 56 schools across Bangladesh took part in the day-long event.
5 March 2024, 15:17 PM

Sports, politics and the ugly by-product 

Ideally, sports and politics should never mix, but inevitably, sports and politics always mix.
10 February 2024, 01:00 AM

The state of sports in schools

Schools, therefore, often remain an oasis in an otherwise barren concrete desert without publicly accessible alternatives.
25 January 2024, 01:00 AM

Djokovic reveals special connection with Kohli

Novak Djokovic has opened up about his special connection with Virat Kohli and said that he has been in constant touch with the Indian cricket star through text messages.
14 January 2024, 05:08 AM

Papon sees huge potential in overlooked sports

“There are many sports in which I believe we can do well internationally,” Papon told the media today
12 January 2024, 14:59 PM

Oscar Pistorius released from prison on parole

"He was admitted into the system of Community Corrections and is now at home," the department of correctional services said in a statement
5 January 2024, 09:46 AM

Euro, T20 World Cup, Olympics and more lined up in 2024

The ICC Twenty20 World Cup will begin on June 4 in the USA and the West Indies and run till the end of the month.
1 January 2024, 08:25 AM