Paris's mayor said Friday that she intended to keep the Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower until at least 2028 despite criticism of the idea from some residents and lawmakers. The logo of five interlocking rings was erected on the beloved monument before the July 28-August 11 Olympics in Paris and
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Players now ooze with confidence to beat India, South Africa: Shanto
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto said that the landmark series victory against Pakistan instilled belief among the players that they now can beat any team in any condition in the Test cricket, a format which was once considered as their weakest link. The series sweep against Pakistan, however, was a testament
Bangladesh best XI against Bhutan in 1st match
The Bangladesh National Football team will play hosts Bhutan in the first match of the two-match FIFA International Friendlies Series on Thursday. The match will kick-off at 6:00 pm local time at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu. The second and last FIFA International Friendly match between two teams will be held on
Crowds give Nepal’s first Paralympics medallist hero’s welcome
Nepal gave their first-ever Paralympic medallist a hero's welcome Wednesday as cheering crowds turned out for taekwondo star Palesha Goverdhan's return home. Goverdhan, 21, took bronze at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris, the first Games podium place in history for the Himalayan nation who have also never won a medal at
Liton reaches career-best ranking
Bangladesh's six-wicket victory at Rawalpindi that helped seal a historic 2-0 series victory over Pakistan and see them in fourth position in the WTC points table on percentage points, has resulted in some major gains for their players in the latest ICC Test Rankings. Wicketkeeper-batter Liton Das has reached a career-best
Pakistan test cricketers criticized at home after debacle against Bangladesh
Pakistan’s embarrassing test series whitewash against Bangladesh has been heavily criticized at home, with former captain Ramiz Raja calling for an explanation from red-ball captain Shan Masood and senior players. “Pakistan cricket sunk in Bay of Bengal,” read a headline in leading Urdu language newspaper Daily Jang on Wednesday. Bangladesh jumped three
Miraz dedicates player of series award to martyrs
Bangladesh all-rounder Mehedi Hasan Miraz announced that he will donate his player of the series award and prize money to the family of a victim who lost his life in the anti-discrimination movement. Miraz had a brilliant series with both bat and ball as the off-spinning all-rounder scored crucial runs and
Nigeria seek revenge against Benin as AFCON qualifying kicks off
Nigeria will be guided by caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen when they seek revenge against neighbours Benin as 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying kicks off on Wednesday. He was a late replacement after German Bruno Labbadia reportedly changed his mind about taking charge because the Nigeria Football Federation declined to
This win will motivate us against India: Shanto
Bangladesh captain Nazmul Hossain Shanto believes the historic 2-0 series win against hosts Pakistan will motivate the unit when they travel to India later this month. Bangladesh Tuesday registered a memorable six-wicket win in Rawalpindi in the second and final Test match to record a momentous series whitewash against Pakistan. The series