Tir Dhonuke Bajimat: Razibuddin Chapal's autobiography unveiled

An autobiography titled “Tir Dhonuke Bajimat” by Kazi Razibuddin Ahmed Chapal was unveiled in a colourful programme at a hotel in the capital on Sunday, in presence of foreign and local organisers, prominent journalists and current archers.
20 July 2025, 17:26 PM

‘Love for the game’ still drives Rani Hamid at 81

At 81, Bangladesh’s chess icon Rani Hamid remains an enduring source of inspiration. On International Chess Day, marking 101 years since FIDE’s founding, she reflects with The Daily Star’s Atique Anam on her journey, late start, memorable matches, and more.
20 July 2025, 02:45 AM

Badminton federation's president resigns

Barely a month and a half after taking charge, Salahuddin Alamgir has resigned from his post as president of the Bangladesh Badminton Federation. He submitted his resignation letter to the Ministry of Youth and Sports, citing personal reasons.
19 July 2025, 17:01 PM

Swad retains national badminton crown, Nasima unseats Urmi

Khandokar Abdus Swad completed a hattrick of national titles but Urmi Akter failed to do the same as the 39th National Badminton Championship concluded at the Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmed Indoor Stadium in Dhaka on Saturday.
19 July 2025, 11:48 AM

Lyles the showman ready to deliver 100m entertainment

Olympic 100m champion Noah Lyles insisted he was ready to bring his showman persona to a sell-out London Stadium in the 11th Diamond League meet of the season on Saturday.
18 July 2025, 13:40 PM

Riley Norton: From starring in cricket world cup, to captaining in rugby world cup

South Africa are into their third ever U20 World Cup Rugby final and leading their campaign is Riley Norton, a former U19 cricketer who has also represented them at the junior One-Day World Cup last year.
18 July 2025, 12:29 PM

Time to finally put myself first, says Arab woman Grand Slam pioneer Jabeur

Tunisia's Jabeur, the first Arab woman to reach a Grand Slam final, has struggled with her form in recent months, failing to get past the third round of a major this year.
18 July 2025, 03:56 AM

Once-a-prodigy, Ayman returns to 'same problems' after 9 years

Now 28 and working as a software engineer, Ayman Ibn Zaman spoke to The Daily Star's Anisur Rahman about his comeback, the evolution of badminton in Bangladesh, and his hopes for the sport's future. Following are the excerpts:
17 July 2025, 03:00 AM

Shooting federation finally gets ad-hoc body

After a long wait, the government has finally announced an ad-hoc committee for the Bangladesh Shooting Sports Federation. The National Sports Council (NSC) issued the official notification on Wednesday.
16 July 2025, 08:04 AM

'World's oldest marathon runner' dies aged 114 in road accident

India's Fauja Singh, believed to be the world's oldest distance runner, has died in a road accident aged 114, his biographer said Tuesday.
15 July 2025, 08:20 AM

Alcaraz hails Sinner rivalry as a class apart

"Every time we play each other, I think our level is really high."
14 July 2025, 04:21 AM

Sinner dethrones Alcaraz to capture maiden Wimbledon crown

Jannik Sinner downed Carlos Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on Sunday to win his first Wimbledon title, gaining sweet revenge for his painful defeat in the French Open final.
13 July 2025, 18:30 PM

Swiatek hits back at critics after Wimbledon win

Iga Swiatek pleaded with the Polish media to "leave me alone", saying she knows what she is doing after crushing Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 to win her first Wimbledon title on Saturday.
13 July 2025, 08:00 AM

Bangladesh girls finish 3rd in maiden campaign, boys end up 4th

Bangladesh girls' team finished third while the boys' team finished fourth in the AHF U-18 Asia Cup hockey tournament in Dazhou, China, on Sunday.
13 July 2025, 04:45 AM

Grass meets its gilded era

History suggests the grand finale on the hallowed lawns will be tight. Expect fire, finesse, and perhaps another five-set epic.
13 July 2025, 04:03 AM

‘Towel thief’ Swiatek claims Wimbledon title and personal souvenir

On Saturday, Wimbledon marked her love of the towels by presenting the new champion with a personalised purple and green version -- one that can never be taken away from her.
13 July 2025, 03:31 AM

Anisimova 'frozen by nerves' in historic Wimbledon final rout

Amanda Anisimova said she was "frozen by nerves" as her Wimbledon dream turned into a nightmare as Iga Swiatek romped to a historic 6-0, 6-0 victory in Saturday's final.
12 July 2025, 18:41 PM

Wimbledon glory beyond a dream for Swiatek

Newly-crowned Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek said she never expected to win her sixth Grand Slam title on the grass of the All England Club after thrashing Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 on Saturday.
12 July 2025, 17:47 PM

Swiatek destroys Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 to win first Wimbledon title

The Polish eighth seed completed the most lopsided of finals to win her sixth Grand Slam title.
12 July 2025, 16:11 PM

Pakistan won't send hockey teams to India: govt sources

Pakistan will not travel to India for upcoming hockey tournaments over "security" concerns, government sources told AFP on Saturday, potentially jeopardising their place in next year's World Cup.
12 July 2025, 13:00 PM