Her transformation from a striker makes her current role all the more fascinating.
Sapna’s primary role in the ongoing SAFF Women’s Championship appears to be setting standards and shepherding for the less experienced bunch.
Bangladesh forward Umehla Marma returned to the starting eleven when the hosts faced Bhutan in a SAFF U-20 Women’s Champions fixture in Dhaka on Tuesday. In vividly challenging circumstances, on a rain-soaked surface at Kings Arena with threats of lightning and thunders also looming, the girl from Rangamati produced her own sparks.
History suggests the grand finale on the hallowed lawns will be tight. Expect fire, finesse, and perhaps another five-set epic.
The 23-year-old American had quietly stepped away from the chaos of elite tennis to tend to something far more delicate: her mental health.
In the heart of Yangon, under the weight of history and the roar of a partisan crowd, Bangladesh women’s team paid a tribute to the beautiful game by being tactically astute, fearless in execution, and united in belief.
Bangladesh have outgrown their ranking. The numbers just haven't caught up yet.
Like many of her teammates, every time Ritu laces up her boots, she brings a piece of that journey with her. And it shows.
Her transformation from a striker makes her current role all the more fascinating.
Sapna’s primary role in the ongoing SAFF Women’s Championship appears to be setting standards and shepherding for the less experienced bunch.
Bangladesh forward Umehla Marma returned to the starting eleven when the hosts faced Bhutan in a SAFF U-20 Women’s Champions fixture in Dhaka on Tuesday. In vividly challenging circumstances, on a rain-soaked surface at Kings Arena with threats of lightning and thunders also looming, the girl from Rangamati produced her own sparks.
History suggests the grand finale on the hallowed lawns will be tight. Expect fire, finesse, and perhaps another five-set epic.
The 23-year-old American had quietly stepped away from the chaos of elite tennis to tend to something far more delicate: her mental health.
In the heart of Yangon, under the weight of history and the roar of a partisan crowd, Bangladesh women’s team paid a tribute to the beautiful game by being tactically astute, fearless in execution, and united in belief.
Bangladesh have outgrown their ranking. The numbers just haven't caught up yet.
Like many of her teammates, every time Ritu laces up her boots, she brings a piece of that journey with her. And it shows.
Perhaps most importantly, this club-level surge offers hope for their national team, record five-time world champions.
At the heart of the Club World Cup lies this improbable meeting of worlds.
