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JFA Football: Rangamati, Manikganj emerge zonal champions
Dhaka, June 20 (UNB) – Rangamati and Manikganj Districts emerged zonal champions to reach the final round of the JFA U-14 National Women’s Football Championship on Thursday.
Warsia Khusbu earns gold medal in Asian School Rapid Chess
Dhaka, June 20 (UNB) – Bangladesh budding chess player Warsia Khusbu emerged unbeaten champion to earn the gold medal in the Girls Under-7 age group of the Asian School Rapid Chess Championships held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on Thursday.
BOA to observe Olympic Day Run on Sunday
Dhaka, June 20 (UNB) – Bangladesh Olympic Association (BOA) will observe the Olympic Day Run in the capital and divisional headquarters of the country on Sunday (June 23) as part of the global program on the founding anniversary of International Olympic Committee (IOC).
100 female boxers to compete at Tokyo Olympics, IOC says
Switzerland, June 20 (Xinhua/UNB) -- A total of 100 female boxers will be competing at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, up from 36 at Rio in 2016, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced here on Wednesday.
Badminton legend Lee Chong Wei announces retirement, ending 19-year career
Malaysia, June 20 (Xinhua/UNB) -- Malaysian badminton legend Lee Chong Wei announced his retirement from badminton citing health reasons on Thursday, ending a near 20-year professional career since making his professional debut in 2000.
Serbia beat Croatia 11-10 at water polo super cup finals
Belgrade, June 20 (Xinhua/UNB) -- Olympic champion Serbia beat world champion Croatia 11-10 (2-3, 2-2, 4-1, 3-4) in a dramatic match in Belgrade on Wednesday in the second round of the FINA Water Polo World League Super Finals.
Djokovic ready to defend Wimbledon trophy
Belgrade, June 20 (Xinhua) -- Top-ranked Novak Djokovic said here on Wednesday that he expects biggest competition from both Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal for the upcoming Wimbledon tournament.
Tokyo Olympic tickets: Be prepared to be disappointed
Tokyo, June 20 (AP/UNB) — Want tickets for next year's Tokyo Olympics? Prepare to be let down.
Michael Woods: How personal tragedy inspired Canadian cyclist's greatest success
Dhaka, June 20 (UNB) - You may not have noticed Michael Woods before. He is undemonstrative, despite his team's bright pink kit. He is slight, even by the standards of professional cycling, reports BBC.
2nd Div Hockey: Tejgaon Agragami outplay Rayer Bazar 6-0
Dhaka, June 19 (UNB) – Tejgaon Agragami outplayed Rayer Bazar AC by 6-0 goals in the Metropolis 2nd Division Hockey League at the Maulana Bhashani National Stadium here on Wednesday.