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Bangladesh Sports Press Association (BSPA) will honor country's ten best sports stars after Independence on the occasion of its 60-year founding anniversary (Diamond Jubilee) scheduled to be held later this year. Selected ten sports personalities are: Kazi Mohammad Salahuddin, Monem Munna (Football), Mashrafe Bin Mortaza, Shakib Al Hasan (Cricket), Niaz Murshed (Chess), Mosharraf Hossain (Boxing), Asif Hossain Khan (Shooting), Shah Alam (Athletics), Mosharraf Hossain Khan (Swimming) and Siddikur Rahman (Golf). In a press conference at Dutch Bangla Auditorium of BOA on Tuesday, BSPA President Sanat Babla made the announcement of celebrating the 60-year founding anniversary of the association in the later part of this year and to honor the country's ten leading sports personnel during the same program. BSPA general secretary M Samon Hossain and Chairman of the Program's Organizing Committee Kazi Shahidul Alam spoke on the occasion.       

New Zealand have won the toss and opted to bat first against Pakistan in the first semi-final of the ongoing T20 World Cup at Sydney Cricket Ground. New Zealand marched to the semi as the champions of Group 1 in the Super 12 stage where they beat Australia, Sri Lanka and Ireland, and lost to England. The other match against Afghanistan ended with no result due to bad weather. Pakistan, on the other hand, experienced a dramatic run in the Super 12 stage. They lost close matches to India and Zimbabwe and were on the verge of elimination. But the Netherlands had created a great opportunity for them by beating South Africa. Also read; T20 World Cup 2022: Semifinalists, fixtures, venues, H2H records, probable lineups That historic win of the Netherlands transformed the Super 12 clash between Bangladesh and Pakistan into a virtual quarter-final in which Pakistan edged a disorderly Bangladesh team, and eventually escaped the cliff edge to march to the semifinal. Now, the South Asian giants are eager to pass the New Zealand challenge to advance to the final of MCG. The semi-final came as a golden chance for New Zealand as well. Who have played three World Cup finals before and failed to win any of them. Now, once again, they are upbeat to book a final berth and clinch the title. Also read: T20 World Cup: Passionate New Zealand or fortunate Pakistan, who will march to final? Both New Zealand and Pakistan are unbeaten at the Sydney Cricket Ground. New Zealand beat the hosts Australia on this ground while Pakistan dealt with South Africa. New Zealand had played three T20 World Cup semi-finals before and won only one of them while Pakistan played 5 T20 World Cup semis and won two of them. Pakistan (Playing XI): Mohammad Rizwan(w), Babar Azam(c), Mohammad Haris, Shan Masood, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi. Read More: Pakistan vs New Zealand T20 world Cup Live Streaming: Where and How to watch semifinal live, Playing XI New Zealand (Playing XI): Finn Allen, Devon Conway(w), Kane Williamson(c), Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult.

Unseeded Danish teenager Holger Rune staged a stunning comeback to secure the biggest victory of his career by beating Novak Djokovic 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 in the final of the Paris Masters on Sunday. Rune denied Djokovic a record-extending 39th Masters title. The 19-year-old Rune, who is a friend and former junior doubles partner of top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz, saved six break points when serving for the match. Djokovic saved one match point when Rune double-faulted. But the audacious Dane took his chance on the next, whipping a forehand into Djokovic’s feet that he could only volley back into the net. “It means everything to me, a perfect way to finish the week,” Rune said. “It’s a privilege to share the court with Novak.” Rune, who is the same age as U.S. Open champion Alcaraz, slid on his back in disbelief after winning his first Masters title. He got back up and looked close to tears as he sank his head in his hands, then raised both fists in the air to celebrate a remarkable week where he beat five top 10-ranked opponents in a row. That run only came about after he saved three match points in the first round against three-time major winner Stan Wawrinka. Djokovic, who missed out on a record-extending seventh Paris Masters title, hugged him warmly at the net. “I feel exhausted. It was an incredible tournament,” Rune said. “I have so much respect for what (Djokovic) has done,” Rune said. “I’m so proud of myself, it hasn’t sunk in yet. The last game was one of the most stressful of my tennis life.” His achievement is even Those victories followed a thrilling first-round win in which he saved three match points against Stan Wawrinka, Djokovic looked set to cruise to a 91st career title. The sixth-seeded Serb wrapped up the first set with a love hold on serve, then had Rune 0-40 down in the opening service game of the second set.  

Coming from behind, Saif Power Group Khulna tasted victory for the first time in their 6th match of the first-ever franchise-based Hockey Champions Trophy Bangladesh'2022 beating Walton Dhaka by 5-3 goals at the Maulana Bhasani National Hockey Stadium here Sunday evening. With the day's well merited victory, Saif Power Group Khulna opened their account first in the tournament securing three points from six matches while Walton Dhaka remained at six points from six matches. In the day's match, Walton Dhaka took 2-0 lead within twelve minutes. Rokibul Hasan Roki opened the account in the 10th minute by a field goal (1-0) while captain Ashraful Islam doubled the margin in the 12th minute from a penalty corner (2-0). Read more: Hockey Champs Trophy: Monarch Padma beat Walton Dhaka 6-3 Tanzim Ahmed reduced the Saif Power margin in the 32nd minute by a field goal (2-1) while Sajib Hossain Sifat leveled the Saif Power margin in the 36th minute, also by a field goal (2-2). Sifat put Saif Power ahead from behind in the 54th minute scoring his 2nd goal (3-2) while forward Moinul Islam Kowshik equalized the margin for Walton Dhaka in the very next minute by a field goal (3-3). German recruit Martin and Malaysian player Firdaus Rosdi scored two more field goals for Saif Power in the 56th and 59th minute respectively to guide their team in their maiden victory.       

Flame Boys Club finished 5th in the Cute Premier Division Handball League' 2022 beating Menjis Krira Chakra by 41-39 goals in a place deciding match at the Shaheed (Capt) M Mansur Ali National Handball Stadium here Sunday. In the day's other place deciding match, Dhaka Mariner Youngs Club finished 7th beating Surjodaya Boys Club by 41-32 points Sunday afternoon. The title deciding match between Prime Sporting Club and Narinda Pragoti Sangha will be held on Monday (Nov 7) at 3 pm while the 3rd place-deciding match between Bangla Club and Jurain Janata Club will also be held on Monday at 1:30 pm at the same venue. Read: Cute Premier Handball: Prime SC, Narinda Pragoti Boys reach final Secretary of the Ministry Youth and Sports Mesbah Uddin will be the chief guest in Monday's final and will distribute the champions and runners-up trophies at the closing ceremony to be chaired by President of Bangladesh Handball Federation (BHF) AKM Nurul Fazal Bulbul.     Earlier on Saturday, Prime Sporting Club managed a final berth as the Group A champions outplaying Arambagh KS by 55-17 goals while Narinda Pragoti Boys Club emerged B Group champions to reach the final beating Bangla Club 46-36 goals.   

Shakib Al Hasan's Monarch Padma returned to winning ways beating Walton Dhaka by 6-3 goals in the first-ever franchise-based Hockey Champions Trophy Bangladesh'2022 at the Maulana Bhasani National Hockey Stadium here Saturday evening. This was the 2nd victory for the lowly Monarch Padma in their 6th match while Acme Chattogram and Mettro Express Barisal jointly dominating the meet with four wins from five matches. In the day's match, Indian recruit Saif Khan struck two while Al Nahian Shuvo, Belal Hossain. Ramim Hossain and Australian player Kiren Ian Govers scored one goal each for Monarch Padma Rokibul Hassan Roki, Indonesia Alfandy Aly Surya and captain Ashraful Islam scored one each for Walton Dhaka. Six franchise teams--Acme Chattogram, Mettro Express Barisal, Monarch Padma, Rupayan City Cumilla, Saif Power Group Khulna and Walton Dhaka--are taking part in the new look inaugural hockey meet.

Prime Sporting Club and Narinda Pragoti Boys Club reached the final of the Cute Premier Division Handball League' 2022 beating their opponents at the Shaheed (Capt) M Mansur Ali National Handball Stadium here Saturday. The final match will be held on Monday (Nov 7) at 3 pm at the same venue. Prime Sporting Club reached the final berth as the Group A champions outplaying Arambagh KS by 55-17 goals after dominating the first half by 23-7 goals Saturday noon. Read: Hockey Champions Trophy: Rupayan City beat Mettro Express 4-3 In the day's another match, Narinda Pragoti Boys Club emerged B Group champions to reach the final eliminating Bangla Club 46-36 goals after trailing by 20-19 goals n the first session in the afternoon. In the day's other match., Jurain Janata Club beat Dhaka Mariner Youngs Club by 28-25 goals after trailing the first half by 9-15 goals Saturday afternoon.  

Capitec Asset Management Limited Cup Golf Tournament-2022" has ended. Capitec Asset Management Limited, one of the top asset management companies in the country, sponsored this tournament with the participation of more than 50 golfers. The prize distribution ceremony of the tournament was held recently at Osmani Hall, Jalalabad Golf Club, Sylhet, says a press release. Read:Paragon Golf: Siddikur Rahman clinches winner's trophy The prizes were distributed to the winners of the tournament by Major General Hamidul Hoque, Major General Chowdhury Mohammad Azizul Haque Hazary and Mr. Hasan Rahman, Founder and Chairman of Capitec Asset Management Limited. Besides, higher officials of Jalalabad Golf club and other senior officials of Capitec were also present at the event.

Coming from behind, Rupayan City Cumilla earned a hard-fought 4-3 victory over Mettro Express Barisal in the first franchise-based Hockey Champions Trophy Bangladesh 2022 Thursday. At the Maulana Bhasani National Hockey Stadium in Dhaka, Fazle Mahmud Rabbi put Mettro Express ahead in the 16th minute from a penalty corner (1-0). Akhimullah Eshook doubled the margin in the 40th minute with a field goal (2-0). Rupayan City Cumillla made a comeback in the match when their Malaysia player Kim Sung Yeob scored three consecutive goals in only six minutes – 42nd, 44th and 46th minutes, all from penalty corners (3-2).

Rupayan City Cumilla returned to winning ways after beating Shakib Al Hasan's Monarch Padma by 4-3 in the first franchise-based Hockey Champions Trophy Bangladesh 2022 at the floodlit Maulana Bhasani National Stadium Wednesday. This was the second win for Rupayan City Cumilla in their third match after they had conceded a 3-4 defeat against Walton Dhaka Monday. Shohanur Rahman Sobuj struck two goals, Pushkar Kisha Mimo and Obaibul Hossain Joy scored one each for Cumilla. Krishna Kumar, Japanese player Miya Tasnimitsu and Korean player Sea Jongn scored one each for Monarch Padma. Read more: Hockey Champions Trophy 2022 draft held Rupayan City Cumilla captain Shohanur Rahman Sobuj was adjudged the man of the match. Earlier, Rupayan City Cumilla made a good start beating Monarch Padma 3-2 in their first match.   Six teams – Acme Chattogram, Mettro Express Barisal, Monarch Padma, Rupayan City Cumilla, Saif Power Group Khulna and Walton Dhaka – are locking horns at the Hockey Champions Trophy.