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
The first-ever ‘Smart Bangladesh Run 2024’ race competition was held in Dhaka amid a festive atmosphere. It was organised by Aspire to Innovate-a2i and ICT Divison with the theme ‘Step into the Future: Run for Mission 2041’ to promote a healthy lifestyle for citizens, build
The 50th Aga Khan Gold Cup Golf Tournament 2024 has kicked off at the Kurmitola Golf Club in Dhaka city. Bangladesh Army’s Chief of General Staff Lieutenant General Waker-Uz-Zaman inaugurated the event as the chief guest on Friday morning, according to a press release. Approximately 500 gol
As the tennis world eagerly awaits the start of the 2024 Australian Open, the draw ceremony on Thursday set the stage for some thrilling matchups and potential upsets in the upcoming Grand Slam tournament. Reigning champion Novak Djokovic, aiming for an unprecedented 11th Australian Open tit
Italy's Francesco Bagnaia sealed a sensational year defending his MotoGP world title and capping it off with a victory in the season-ending race in Valencia on Sunday. The 26-year-old Ducati rider had already secured the championship when his only contender, Jorge Martin, crashed early in the race
It was a frustrating day as archers Mohammad Hakim Ahmed Rubel and promising archer Diya Siddique lost their respective events of the Asian Continental Qualifier Tournament for the Paris Olympics 2024 held in Bangkok on Saturday. In the recurve men’s singles elimination round, Rubel lost his
