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Perez leaves Red Bull after season of struggles

Red Bull announced Wednesday that under-pressure Mexican driver Sergio Perez has departed the Formula One outfit after four seasons with Liam Lawson tipped to become world champion Max Verstappen's new teammate.

3h ago

Ukrainian shuttlers seek ‘peace’, a path home

For Polina, ranked 69th in the world, the emotional toll of the war remains immense.

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Federer hails 'true legend' as Australia says farewell to Fraser

Fraser, a former world number one and winner of 19 Grand Slam titles during the amateur era, died aged 91 earlier this month.

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Poor planning stalls Bangladesh’s badminton prospects

As the Yonex-Sunrise Bangladesh International Challenge (YBIC) 2024 begins today, participants from 13 nations converge at Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmed Indoor Stadium in Dhaka. However, the country’s shuttlers are surprisingly entering the ranking tournament without optimum preparation.

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Indian chess king Gukesh returns to hero's welcome

Hundreds of fans crowded the arrivals area of Chennai airport, cheering alongside banks of television cameras as Gukesh made his way out of the airport after victory in taking the World Chess Championship title.

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Six Bangladesh players drafted into inaugural Nepal Kabaddi League

The six-team competition will kick off on January 17 before coming to an end on February 1.

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Way Way Shai Marma dominates Age-Group Gymnastics

Way, who competed in six events in the 13-15-year-old category for Quantum Cosmo School and College, finished first in parallel bars, high bar, and floor exercise, while securing runner-up positions in the rings and vault events.

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'It is time to brand this group of boys'

Former national forward-turned-coach Moududur Rahman Shuvo played a pivotal role in the Bangladesh U-21 hockey team's historic qualification for the Junior World Cup in his first assignment with the team. The BKSP coach, who holds FIH Level-2 credentials, had represented Bangladesh from 1998 to 2006 and retired from domestic hockey in 2010. In an interview with The Daily Star’s Anisur Rahman, Shuvo discussed the team’s dedication in securing their World Cup spot and the preparations required for next December’s Men’s Hockey Junior World Cup. 

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'He should do comedy' says Norris of Verstappen comments

Lando Norris said Max Verstappen should be a comedian when he responded on Thursday to the newly-crowned four-time champion's claim that he would have won the title more easily if he was driving for McLaren.

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Jolshiri Run-Bangla Half Marathon to run on Saturday

The Jolshiri Run-Bangla Half Marathon will take place at the Jolshiri Housing Project in Purbachal from 6:00 am on Saturday.

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Bangladesh go down 6-0 against Pakistan in Muscat

The men in red and green will face Malaysia on Saturday.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

3w ago

‘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.

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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.

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