Sifan Hassan wins women's marathon gold
PARIS, Aug 11 (Agencies): The spirit of the Olympics was on full display at the Paris Games on Sunday, the last day of competition. In the women's marathon race, Sifan Hassan created history with an Olympic record time for her third medal of the Games.At the other end, Bhutan's Kinzang...
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Sports Advisor Mahmud meets BCB officials to ask for interim board appointment
Asif Mahmud, the youth and sports advisor of Bangladesh's interim government, said on Sunday that they have asked Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to see if it can appoint an interim head under the ICC framework, reports Cricbuzz. Asif, who came to the office for the first time since taking over...
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BCB announces Test squad for Pakistan tour
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Sunday announced a 16- member Bangladesh Test squad for the tour of Pakistan including Shakib Al Hasan to play a two- match Test Series, part of ICC World Test Championship against hosts Pakistan, reports UNB.Bangladesh Cricket team will fly for Pakistan today (Monday), five days...
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Olympic cauldron likely to stay permanently
PARIS, Aug 11 (AFP): The Olympic cauldron rising over Paris beneath a huge balloon each night has become such a popular sight that it may become a permanent fixture in the City of Light.The unique version of the Olympic flame, located in the Tuileries Gardens between the Louvre Museum and...
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Sparkling moments at Paris Olympics 2024 leave lasting memories
PARIS, Aug 11 (AFP): From a colourful, sometimes controversial opening ceremony to boxers caught up in a gender row to respectful bows on the gymnastics podium, the 2024 Olympics served up many memorable moments.AFP Sport looks at 10 of the best:Rain on opening ceremony paradeOrganisers promised a spectacular opening ceremony...
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La Seine, fickle star of the Paris Olympics
PARIS, Aug 11 (AFP): The River Seine was the fickle star of the Paris Olympics, taking centre stage at the opening ceremony and open water swimming and triathlon events despite a running saga over water quality.It was under torrential rain that the Seine appeared before millions of viewers around the...
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