Eleven athletes, including three under-17 players, and a coach, who participated in the just-concluded Sheikh Kamal 2nd Bangladesh Youth Games in Dhaka, were arrested  in Rajshahi on charges of ‘beating’ a police officer and ‘stealing’ his wife’s ornaments. The arrestees are Brishti Moni, 16, Jemi Akter, 14, Rimi Khanan, 17, Farhana Khandokar, 17, Sabrina Akter, 19, Dipali, 19, Papia Sarwar Purnima, 19, Khadiza Khatun, 18, Abdul Al Jahid, 16, Ali Azam, 19, Ramjan, 19, Akash Ali Mohan, 20, and coach Ahsan Kabir, 45. Belal Hossain, a relative of a minor female athlete said, the athletes and the coach returned to Rajshahi by Dhumketu Express train from Dhaka Sunday noon. Also Read: Youth Games: Rangpur, Rajshahi divisions reach women's football final Police constable Golam Kibria assaulted a female athlete while the athletes were searching for their missing luggage after the train reached Rajshahi rail station, he alleged. “He attacked another athlete as well. After they got off the train a fight erupted again,” he said. He also said railway police took them to the police station to settle the matter but later filed a case against them. Also Read: PM Hasina opens final phase of Sheikh Kamal Youth Games Gopal Kumar, officer-in-charge of Rajshahi Railway Police Station, said, police constable Golam Kibria’s wife Sultana Razia Sultana filed the case against athletes alleging that they beat up her husband and stole her gold chain. Kibria was sent to the Rajshahi Medical College and Hospital, he said. He also said that the police officer’s brother Golam Sarwar, also a witness in the case, denied any incident inside the train. “He claimed they had a dispute over getting off the train, and then a fight erupted,” said the OC. Liton Hossain, acting chief judicial magistrate of the chief judicial magistrate court of Rajshahi, sent seven of the accused athletes to jail when they were produced before the court. Women and Child repression Prevention Tribunal-2 granted the minors and women athletes interim bail till 10 am on Monday. The lawyer of the accused, Mainul Islam said, there’s no specific allegation against the minors. “Judge Md. Hasanuzzaman will give the final decision after the full hearing on Monday,” he said.    

To pay tribute to the freedom fighters, a group of 16 athletes walked 51km Saturday. "Hatahati – the Walks," a group of walkers, observed the programme marking the 51st Victory Day. They started at the zero point of the capital at Friday midnight and walked on through Dhaka–Mawa–Dhaka highway till 1.30pm. At the endpoint of the programme, the walkers paid respect to the freedom fighters of 1971 and took an oath to serve the nation with sincere and responsible citizenship. Read more: Bangladesh’s Victory Day celebrated in Dubai with ‘Bijoy Art Exhibition’ Hatahati – the Walks motivates people and shares information about the necessity and usefulness of walking. They also organise walkathons and long-distance walking or hiking programmes. The walkers' group organised a 71km Dhaka-Valuka walkathon last year to observe 1971, the year of Bangladesh's independence. To pay respect to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on his birth centenary they also arranged a 100km walking programme from Dhaka to Cumilla.

Anxiety has a massive psychological impact and mental health issues have become a frequently discussed topic in sports. Depression is a mental illness that is impacting an increasing number of athletes. This is related to a variety of clinical issues. Players with mental health issues experience depression and long-term sadness, both of which can have a negative impact on their performance. The main theme of World Mental Health Day 2021 as well as the impact of depression in sports are discussed in this article. What is World Mental Health Day's Purpose? World Mental Health Day is commemorated every year on October 10 with the purpose of raising awareness and disseminating knowledge about anxiety and depression throughout the world.  This day should be taken as an opportunity to raise awareness about mental health and educate people all around the world, particularly those who are depressed. READ: Mental Health: Types of Mental Illness and supporting someone with a mental health problem Depression is a prevalent mental health ailment, and those who suffer from it are at risk of dying young. Mental health should be a concern for everyone, especially in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. World Mental Health Day was first celebrated in the year 1992, by the World Federation for Mental Health. The goal of the day was to encourage mental health advocacy and educate the public on pertinent problems. Given the campaign's popularity, a subject for the day was chosen for the first time in 1994. This year's (World Mental Health Day 2021) theme is "Mental health care for all: let's make it a reality,"

The air is filled with excitement as the Tokyo Olympics kicks off this season. The postponed date of the event has only increased the anticipation and so far, the event has entertained and inspired many of us. Each sport has shown off the best the world has to offer and that could be a sign to get started to join in on the excitement. While certain activities may seem rather a niche, there are a plethora of activities in the Olympics that could light a fire in you to get fit and hone your skills on any of the crafts. Here are some of the most popular Olympic game exercises you or anyone else can do.   Best Olympic game exercises Tennis One of the classics and a sport that definitely warrants a try. Tennis and other racket sports have a fine balance of needing to understand the fundamental technique, not needing many players, and are extremely cost-effective. To become good at Tennis requires nothing short of a court, a racket with tennis balls, and a dedicated training partner. Tennis requires basic fitness, but that can easily be trained with enough commitment. Tennis has one of the most thriving scenes in global competitions outside of the Olympics and is worth getting involved in just for its healthy community alone.  Read:Pandemic Yoga: How to strengthen lungs, ease breathing problems with yoga Archery While archery may not be the cheapest hobby, the amount of skill you can cultivate with the bow and arrow can seem almost limitless if you’re willing to put in the hours. While endurance gets to take a backseat for this sport, stamina is still relatively important here. Bows have poundage and pulling the string back while lining up the shot requires a steady hand, concentrated breathing, and muscle endurance on your back. While professionals make it look easy, the skill floor for this activity to look at. If you have a knack for picking up mechanically complex hobbies that require your full attention, archery could be the sport for you.  Basketball Basketball has one of the biggest following out of all sports and is a hobby that won’t be running out of players anytime soon. All that’s needed is a court with a few friends and you’re ready to start a game! While basketball is often outshined by other sports in the Olympics, the off-season is where you’ll see your investment in the sport pay off. The beauty of the game is that you could play it alone if you want to. Practicing layups, three-pointers, and other drills are great for honing your skills.  Read Best Team Sports for Weight Loss Judo There are multiple martial arts represented in the Olympics, but Judo is our recommended pick. Judo is a sport that is good for those who aren’t about aggression but are still interested in defending themselves. The art revolves around using the opponent's weight against them which makes for a very reactive style of martial arts. Strikes are not as prevalent, however, stamina and endurance are crucial when it comes to improving. Being gi-based, grading is a thing and progress is more quantifiable which can be good for newer fighters to gauge their progress.  Beach Volleyball Beach volleyball has always carried a casual tone and seeing it represented in the Olympics shouldn’t get in the way of that. While the technique is important for the sport, volleyball incentives polished coordination over heroic dives and glorious spikes. The beach is a wonderful place to start as the sand is the perfect starting ground to be more adventurous with your movement and your leaps in the midst of heated exchanges. Volleyball has distinctive roles teams can follow to understand their positions better, and it will be helpful for participants to see what fits them the best. Read:Best Martial Arts For Fitness Roller Skating Otherwise known as Roller Speed Skating in the Olympics, roller skating can be picked up without necessarily making things a competition. An unorthodox sport that can double as a mode of transportation for the daring, roller skating could be the adventurous alternative for those who have had their minds set on biking instead. Rollerblading also fits into this category and both require balance, decent hand-eye coordination, and a decent understanding of acceleration and braking. If you’re keen to give this a shot, be sure to wear protection at all times. Fencing Like Judo, fencing is a sport that teaches more than fitness techniques. Fencing requires precise movements that determine how easy it is for your opponent to score against you. It is best to take fencing up as a class as the sport is more layered than most give it credit for. The outfit may get a little stuffy, but the intensity of the craft and the robust global community will make this experience an insightful one.  Read How to choose the best shoes for running Kayaking Kayaking is a sport that can range from being a zen way to spend your time to a mad race between you and your friend. Kayaking is an upper-body buster that will take your shoulders, arms, and chest for a workout unlike any other. Kayaking can easily be rented and practice will certainly make you a master of rivers in no time. However, if your location doesn’t permit kayaking, this hobby could be a little harder to pick up than some of the others on the list.  Honorable Mentions Ultimately, the Olympics is a platform for the best athletes to gather and test their mettle against each other in a series of grueling competitions. While swimming, cycling, and running are classic fitness routines that are done daily; the setting of the Olympics adds win conditions that prioritize speed as the metric for participants to follow. These three sports are commonly done on a casual level; where fitness and results commonly supersede timing records. We certainly recommend all three for a good workout, but not as much if you’re hoping to emulate an olympian you saw on television.  Read:Tips to Get Marathon Level Endurance and Stamina

“Schitt’s Creek” and “The Boys in the Band” were winners at the GLAAD Media Awards, which included soccer’s Ashlyn Harris and Ali Krieger calling for transgender students to be accepted as “part of the team” in sports. Harris and Krieger, spouses who play for the Orlando Pride and were on the 2019 World Cup-winning U.S. women’s national team, presented an award in Thursday’s virtual ceremony to the film “Happiest Season,” about a lesbian romance. The couple drew attention to transgender athletes amid widespread efforts to restrict their participation, including a recently signed Mississippi bill that bans them from competing on girls or women’s sports teams. It becomes law July 1. Read: Meet Tashnuva Anan Shishir: the first transgender woman in Bangladesh to Present the news. “Trans students want the opportunity to play sports for the same reason other kids do: to be a part of a team where they feel like they belong,” Krieger said. Added Harris: “We shouldn’t discriminate against kids and ban them from playing because they’re transgender.” “Star Trek: Discovery,” “I May Destroy You” and “A Little Late with Lilly Singh” were among the other projects honored in the pre-taped ceremony hosted by Niecy Nash. It’s available on Hulu through June. The GLAAD awards, in their 32nd year, recognize what the media advocacy organization calls “fair, accurate, and inclusive” depictions of LGBTQ people and issues. Presenters and winners in this year’s event highlighted priorities including the importance of solidarity and self-respect. Read Ashrayan: In Hatikumrul, a transgender community's hopes thrive with permanent addresses. “Friends, I’m so proud to stand with the LGBTQ community tonight, just as the LGBTQ community stands with Black and diverse communities,” said Sterling K. Brown, who presented the outstanding documentary award to “Disclosure.” The “This Is Us” star, citing the Black Lives Matter and Black Trans Lives Matter movements, said that “we’re going to keep spreading that message of unity and justice until every one of us is safe to live the lives we love.” JoJo Siwa, the teenage YouTube personality and performer, presented the award for outstanding children’s programming to “The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo.” She said in January that she’s part of the LGBTQ community. Read The most famous Bangladeshi female athletes of all time “I have the best, most amazing, wonderful girlfriend in the entire world who makes me so, so, so happy and that’s all that matters,” Siwa said. ”It’s really cool that kids all around the world who look up to me can now see that loving who you want to love is totally awesome” and should be celebrated. Other awards went to Sam Smith, who was honored as outstanding music artist for the album “Love Goes”; Chika, named breakthrough music artist for “Industry Games,” and “We’re Here” won outstanding reality program. Cast members from “Glee,” including Chris Colfer, Amber Riley and Jane Lynch, paid tribute to Naya Rivera and her character in the series, gay cheerleader Santana Lopez. Rivera, 33, died in an accidental drowning in July 2020. Read Brazilian transgender dancer shatters Carnival parade taboo