Experienced swimmer Kajal Mia and rising star Samiul Islam Rafi stole the spotlight on the opening day of the 34th National Swimming, Diving and Water Polo Championships, sharing three new national records between them at the National Swimming Complex on Monday.

The National Swimming Championships are set to feature four international events -- men’s 800m freestyle, women’s 1500m freestyle, mixed 4x100m freestyle relay, and mixed 4x100m medley relay -- for the first time when the Max Group 34th Swimming, Diving, and Water Polo Championships begin on Monday at the National Swimming Complex in Mirpur.

Kiriakov, a 50-year-old Grandmaster, showed grace and encouragement throughout the session, moving from board to board and engaging the youngsters with warmth.

The 17-year-old was beaten 6-1, 6-4 by Thailand’s Ariyaphol Leekul at the National Tennis Complex in Ramna, just six days after claiming the boy’s singles crown at the ITF World Tennis Tour Junior J30 in Rajshahi.

Bangladesh is all set to host the 2nd IKF Women's Kabaddi World Cup in mid-November with the participation of 14 countries including defending champions India, and runners-up Iran.

Titmus won the 400m freestyle titles at the Tokyo and Paris Olympics, beating American great Katie Ledecky each time in what were dubbed the "races of the century".

Bangladeshi young tennis star Zarif Abrar has continued his dream run at the 35th Bangladesh World Tennis Tour Juniors J-30, Dhaka, securing his place in the semifinals after a thrilling quarter-final victory, defeating India's second-seeded player Shounak Chatterjee 2-1.

The International Chess Federation (FIDE) and world number one Magnus Carlsen have a long history of disagreements, but on Wednesday both backed a new world championship concept that sets the stage for the Norwegian's return.

World number one Aryna Sabalenka told AFP that she needs to improve her tennis "in literally everything" and how Novak Djokovic is helping her do it on and off the court.

The gesture by the junior hockey players of the two teams came after the men's and women's cricket teams of India and Pakistan opted for “no-handshake” policy during their respective matches in the Asia Cup in the UAE and a World Cup game in Colombo.

The 24-time Grand Slam champion said he shared mutual respect with Nadal and Roger Federer, but closeness was never possible among fierce competitors.

Meanwhile, Bangladesh women’s table tennis team suffered defeats in all three games.

World number 204 Valentin Vacherot on Sunday beat his cousin Arthur Rinderknech to win the Shanghai Masters 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 and become the lowest-ranked champion in the history of ATP 1000 events.

The 35th Bangladesh World Tennis Tour Junior J-30, Dhaka featuring participants from 12 nations officially commenced with a grand opening ceremony at the National Tennis Complex in Ramna on Saturday.

Bangladesh Hockey Federation (BHF) has finalised a 20-member squad for next month's FIH Hockey Junior World Cup in India, leaving out six players from the squad that led them to the final round.

Djokovic took medical timeouts during both sets.

Steel cuts the air like lightning slicing through clouds -- no blood, no violence.

Bangladesh's promising youngster Zarif Abrar has become the first tennis player from the country to clinch a title in ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors J-30 group by winning the single's event in the Rajshahi World Tennis Tour Juniors J30 competition at the Rajshahi Complex on Friday.

The event, scheduled for October 19–25 in the world's most populous Muslim-majority nation, is expected to feature more than 500 athletes from 79 countries.

The 35th Bangladesh World Junior (U-18) Tennis Tour J-30, approved by the International Tennis Federation (ITF), is set to get underway on Saturday at the National Tennis Complex in Ramna