French Open organisers said on Wednesday that Novak Djokovic is allowed to defend his title as the tournament prepares to stage what is expected to be the first Grand Slam without any COVID-19 related restrictions since the pandemic broke two years ago.

Daniil Medvedev was sent crashing out of the ATP/WTA Indian Wells Masters in a stunning defeat to Gael Monfils on Monday that ended the Russian's three-week reign as world number one.

Bangladesh Navy won the Walton Independence Cup Volleyball tournament with a straight 3-0 sets victory over Bangladesh Air Force in the final at the Shaheed Noor Hossain National Volleyball Stadium today.

A brilliant hat-trick from Sohanur Rahman Sabuj powered Bangladesh to a resounding 7-0 win over Singapore in their second match of the AHF Cup at the Gelora Bung Karno Hockey Field in Jakarta today.

The second edition of the Bangabandhu Cup International Kabaddi is set to get underway at the capital from March 19. 

Bangladesh national hockey team will look to start from where they left off against Indonesia when they take on Singapore in their second match of the AHF Cup tomorrow.

Rafa Nadal credited his uncle Toni and the rest of his family for teaching him from a young age how to control his emotions on the court and fight for every point after his epic come-from-behind win at Indian Wells on Saturday.

Rafael Nadal pulled off another great escape Saturday, rallying from two breaks down in the third set to beat young American Sebastian Korda in the second round at Indian Wells.

A 16-member Bangladesh archery team will leave for Phuket today to participate in the 2022 Asia Cup World Ranking Tournament, Stage-1.

Young Indian golfer Kshitij Naveed Kaul has said he felt confident right from the go about winning the Mujib Borsho Chattogram Open after cruising to a six-shot victory at the Bhatiary Golf and Country Club yesterday.

Kshitij Naveed Kaul of India staved off the challenge from the local golfers to claim the title of the Mujib Borsho 4th Chattogram Open on Saturday.

Bangladesh got off to a flying start in their defence of the AHF Cup title with a thumping 7-2 win over hosts Indonesia at the Gelora Bung Karno Hockey field in Jakarta yesterday.

Rafael Nadal called for tougher sanctions against players who abuse tennis officials on Thursday in the wake of the controversial suspended sentence handed down to Alexander Zverev.

Bangladesh are eager to begin their AHF Cup campaign on a positive note when the defending champions take on hosts Indonesia in one of four matches on the opening day in Jakarta today.

Novak Djokovic on Wednesday confirmed his withdrawal from this month's ATP Masters tournaments in Indian Wells and Miami due to US government Covid-19 travel regulations.

Holders Bangladesh are expected to be under less pressure in their AHF Cup title defence as top-favourite China withdrew from the tournament, set to begin tomorrow in Indonesia.

South Asian Games gold medalist weightlifter Mabia Akter Simanta and Ashiqur Rahman Taj have been allowed direct entry to the upcoming Commonwealth

Premier Division Chess League, powered by Shah Cement, will see the highest number of Grand Masters participating in the tournament’s history. Seven of the 12 teams consist of a total of 18 GMs in the league, starting tomorrow at the Asia Hotel and Resort in Dhaka.

Novak Djokovic was entered into the draw for this week's ATP/WTA Indian Wells tournament on Tuesday but it is unclear whether he will take part in the tournament, organisers said.

International professional golf returns to Bangladesh following a three-year gap when the Mujib Borsho Chattogram Open gets underway at the picturesque Bhatiary Golf & Country Club today.