Aryna Sabalenka opened her bid for a third straight Australian Open title with a 6-3 6-2 victory over Sloane Stephens on Sunday after rain had washed away a good chunk of play on the opening day at Melbourne Park. The top seed did not have it all her own way against the 2017 US Open champion but w
Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka geared up for her title defence at the year’s opening Grand Slam with a battling 4-6 6-3 6-2 win over Russian qualifier Polina Kudermetova in the final of the Brisbane International on Sunday. Sabalenka is bidding to become the first woman to lift thr
Grigor Dimitrov stayed on course for his title defence but women’s second seed Emma Navarro was stunned by local favourite Kimberly Birrell at the Brisbane International on Wednesday. Two-time men’s champion Dimitrov downed Aleksandar Vukic 6-2 7-6(5) to advance to the quarter-finals,
Hady Habib blazed a trail by taking Lebanon to the Olympic tennis tournament for the first time earlier this year and he is hoping another breakthrough at the Australian Open in January will bring comfort to his war-torn country. The Texas-born 26-year-old enjoyed a special moment when, as a lucky
Grandmaster Enamul Hossain Razib emerged as the undefeated champion in the Sports Bangla FIDE Rapid Chess Tournament, sponsored by Sports Bangla and organised under the guidance of the Bangladesh Chess Federation. GM Enamul Hossain Razib secured the title with seven and a half points from 8 games.
Vinesh Phogat was not able to believe her fate as she was just disqualified from the Olympics, and that too for just 100 grams. What is 100 grams in comparison to our body? Maybe not much, but in the Olympics, a threaded difference of these grams can make the most significant transformation in a sp
The Olympic games are a global spectacle, and the Olympians are sporting gods to us. You must have wondered how they earn buckloads of cash after putting on such a mesmerizing game event. But the short answer is that it varies widely. Sorry to ruin your bubble, but the financial rewards for athlete
Since the early stages of Paris's bid for the 2024 Olympics, the city has benefited from the guidance of Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus, renowned for coining microcredit in Bangladesh. Although not a sports enthusiast, Yunus was drawn to the project in 2016 after a dinner invitation from P
The Olympics are over, but have left behind a handful of sensations – Yusuf Dikec, famous for his casual win, Kim Yeji for her 'main character energy', and also a number of controversies with regards to its fairness in judgement and qualifications. Consider Imane Khelif, whose victory has gi
The Olympic Games have always been a symbol of global dominance and athletic supremacy for both sporting glories and economic power. From its beginning in ancient Greece to today, the Olympics have always been hosted by economically strong nations. The interrelation between a country’s econ
Novak Djokovic recently issued a stark warning to tennis fans at Wimbledon. The 24-time Grand Slam champion from Serbia declared that Tennis is 'endangered' by the rising popularity of Padel. Padel, pronounced 'pad-le,' is a racket sport distinct from Tennis. It notably does not require the tradit
In a quiet suburb of Paris, the Rue Louis Vuitton hides the heart of the Maison's empire. Behind an unassuming gate in Asnières-sur-Seine, the meticulous work of creating Louis Vuitton trunks has continued for 165 years. Louis Vuitton chose this spot for its retreat-like tranquillity and pro
Joma Akter of Bangladesh clinched the bronze medal in the compound women's singles of the Paris 2024 Para Olympics final quota tournament, beating Wallace Teresa of the USA by 138-134 in the bronze medal-deciding match held in Dubai, UAE, on Wednesday, as per UNB reports. Joma reached the event's
