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Club Cup Hockey: Holders Dhaka Mariner Youngs reach final outplaying Usha KC 8-4 in first semi
Defending champions Dhaka Mariner Youngs Club, riding on a hattrick by Sohanur Rahman Sabuj, smartly reached the final of the six-team 13th Club Cup Hockey Tournament 2024 eliminating Usha KC by 8-4 goals in the first semifinal at the Moulana Bhasani National Hockey Stadium here Thursday afternoon.
The final match will be held on Saturday (March 2) at 6:pm at the same venue
Sabuj made a hattrick scoring four goals, Moinul Islam Koushik scored two while Mithilesh and captain Fazle Hossain Rabbi scored one for the Arambagh outfit Mariners Youngs Club.
Pakistani player Mohammad Sharik also scored a hattrick for Usha KC scoring three goals, but failed to avoid a huge defeat. Arshad Hossain scored the remaining goal for Usha.
In the day's first semifinal, Sabuj opened the floodgate for Mariners in the very 3rd minute from a penalty corner (1-0). Mitilesh doubled the Mariners margin in the 9th minute by a field goal (2-0),
Sabuj scored his 2nd and the 3rd goal for Mariners in the 27th minute, also from a penalty corner (3-1) while Moinul Islam Koushik widen the Mariners margin in the 32nd minute by a field goal (4-0).
Captain Fazle Hossain Rabbi further sounded the Mariners margin scoring the 5th goal in the 37th minute (5-0) while Sohanur Rahman Sabuj completed his hattrick scoring his 3rd and 6th goal for Mariners converting a penalty stroke in the 43rd minute (6-0).
Club Cup Hockey: Abahani to play Mohammedan; Mariners will face Usha in semifinals Thursday
Both the semifinals of the six-team 13th Club Cup Hockey Tournament 2024 will be held on Thursday at the Moulana Bhasani National Hockey Stadium here.
Defending champions Dhaka Mariner Youngs Club will play old Dhaka hockey giants Usha KC in the first semifinal. The match will kick off at 4 pm at the Moulana Bhasani National Hockey Stadium.
Two former champions --Dhaka Abahani Limited and Dhaka Mohammedan SC-- will compete in another battle, in the 2nd semifinal that will kick-off at 6 pm on Thursday, under floodlight at the same venue.
The final match will be held on Saturday at 6 pm at the same venue.
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Earlier, Dhaka Mariner Youngs Club, studded with three Indian players, emerged Group A champions to reach the semifinal with all-win record crushing five times champions Dhaka Mohammedan SC by 5-1 goal in their last group match Tuesday afternoon.
Mohammedan SC suffered a frustrating huge defeat despite of recruiting three foreign players in their squad--one each from Australia, New Zealand and the Netherlands.
Dhaka Abahani Limited, studded with three Indian players, clinched the Group B title to reach the semifinal also with all-win record outplaying one Indian player based old Dhaka hockey giant Usha KC by 6-2 goal in their last group match Tuesday evening.
However, Dhaka Mohammedan SC and Usha KC also reached the semifinals as the runners-up of Group A and B respectively with one win and one defeat.
Earlier in the other Group A matches, Mariner Youngs Club made a good start beating Police FC by 2-0 goal last Thursday while Dhaka Mohammedan SC beat Police FC by 5-1 goal last Saturday.
In the other Group B matches, Dhaka Abahani Ltd made a flying start outplaying Ajax Sporting Club by 5-1 goal last Thursday while Usha KC beat Ajax SC by 5-2 goal last Saturday.
Club Cup Hockey: Abahani Ltd to play Usha KC, Mohammedan to face Mariner Youngs on Tuesday
Country's four hockey giants -- Dhaka Abahani Ltd, Usha KC, Dhaka Mariner Youngs Club and Dhaka Mohammedan SC --earlier reached the semifinals of the six-team 13th Club Cup Hockey tournament with one match spare.
Dhaka Abahani will now play Usha KC in the last Group B match while Dhaka Mariner Youngs will face Dhaka Mohammedan in the last Group A match at the Maulana Bhashani National Stadium here on Tuesday to decide the group champions.
Earlier on last Thursday, Dhaka Abahani Ltd made a flying start outplaying Ajax Sporting Club by 5-1 goals in the opening match while Dhaka Mariner Youngs Club beat Police FC by 2-0 goals in the day's other match at the Maulana Bhashani National Stadium here.
Dhaka Mohammedan SC outplayed Police FC by 5-1 goals while Usha KC beat Ajax SC by 5-2 goals on Saturday.
Meanwhile, Dhaka Mohammedan SC brought three foreign players last night-- defender from New Zealand, midfielder from Australia and forward from Netherlands -- ahead of Tuesday's vital match against Mariner Youngs.
Asia Cup Archery: Bangladesh team win 2 silver, 1 bronze medal
Bangladesh team won two silver medals in the recurve men's team and recurve mixed team and one bronze medal in the recurve women's team event of the 2024 Asia Cup Archery Stage -1 (World Ranking Tournament) held in the Iraqi capital Baghdad on Sunday.
With the day's feat, Bangladesh's medal tally raised to four--two silver and two bronze medals --in the ongoing Asia Cup Archery after clinching their first bronze medal in the compound mixed team event on Saturday.
Bangladesh recurve men's team, consists of Hakim Ahmed Rubel, Abdur Rahman Alif and Sagar Islam, which got a bye in the quarterfinal, beat Uzbekistan by 5-1 set in the semifinal, but lost to India by 2-6 set in the day's final to win the silver on Sunday.
Bangladesh recurve mixed team comprises Sagor Islam and Diya Siddiqui, reached the semifinal beating Pakistan by 17-15 point in the tie breaker and, eliminated Uzbekistan by 5-3 set in the semifinal, but also lost to neighboring India by straight 0-6 set in the final to remain satisfied with the event's silver medal on Sunday.
Bangladesh recurve women's team consists of Diya Siddiqui, Shima Akter Shimu and Fahima Sultana Nisha won the bronze medal beating hosts Iraq by straight 6-0 set in a bronze medal deciding match on Sunday.
Bangladesh entered bronze medal match losing to to Uzbekistan by 3-5 set in the semifinal last Thursday.
In the recurve men's singles bronze medal match, Hakim Ahmed Rubel of Bangladesh lost to Sadikov Uzbekistan by 2-6 set.
Bangladesh compound mixed team, comprises Topu Roy and Meghla Rani won the first medal, a bronze, for the country in the ongoing tournament beating hosts Iraq by 148-145 point in a bronze medal deciding match last Saturday.
Bangladesh compound mixed team comprising Topu Roy and Meghla Rani beat their rivals from Kuwait by 151-145 point in the quarterfinal and lost to India by 146-157 score in the semifinal last Thursday.
Asia Cup Archery: Bangladesh reach finals of recurve men's team, recurve mixed team
Bangladesh team qualified for the men's recurve team and mixed recurve team events of the 2024 Asia Cup Archery Stage -1 (World Ranking Tournament) held in the Iraqi capital Baghdad on Thursday.
Bangladesh recurve men's team, which got a bye in the quarterfinal, beat Uzbekistan by 5-1 sets in the semifinal to qualify for the final.
Bangladesh recurve men's team consisting of Hakim Ahmed Rubel, Abdur Rahman Alif and Sagar Islam will play neighbouring India in the event's final on Sunday (Feb 25).
Bangladesh recurve mixed team consisting of Sagor Islam and Diya Siddiqui reached the semifinal beating Pakistan by 17-15 points in the tie breaker as the quarterfinal match between two teams ended in 4-4 set in the scheduled time on Thursday.
Later, Bangladesh qualified for the final eliminating Uzbekistan by 5-3 sets and will face India in the final on Sunday (Feb 25).Bangladesh recurve women's team consisting of Diya Siddiqui, Shima Akter Shimu and Fahima Sultana Nisha lost to Uzbekistan by 3-5 sets in the semifinal on Thursday and will play the bronze deciding match with hosts Iraq, also on Sunday (Feb 25).
Bangladesh compound mixed team comprising Topu Roy and Meghla Rani beat their rivals from Kuwait by 151-145 score in the quarterfinal and lost to India by 146-157 score in the semifinal on Thursday.
They will play hosts Iraq in the bronze medal deciding match on Saturday (Feb 24).
Club Cup Hockey: Dhaka Abahani make flying start outplaying Ajax SC by 5-1 goals
Former champions Dhaka Abahani Limited made a flying start in the 13th Club Cup Hockey outplaying Ajax Sporting Club by 5-1 goals in the opening match at the Maulana Bhashani National Stadium in Dhaka on Thursday.
With the day's feat, Abahani Ltd almost assured their semifinal berth from the group.
Asian Indoor Athletics: Bangladesh's Jahir Rayhan clinches silver in 400-meter sprint
Minister for Youth and Sports Nazmul Hasan Papon inaugurated domestic hockey, through Club Cup Hockey, arranged after a long break of about 27 months.
The opening ceremony was followed by fireworks at the stadium.
World Aquatics: Bangladeshi Swimmers perform dismally
Asian Indoor Athletics: Bangladesh's Jahir Rayhan clinches silver in 400-meter sprint
Mohammad Jahir Rayhan brought laurel for Bangladesh by clinching first ever silver medal in the Men's 400-meter sprint of the Asian Indoor Athletics held in Tehran Sunday night.
He was the 2nd Bangladeshi athlete after the gold medalist Imranur Rahman, who win a medal in the Asian level meet.
Jahir Rayhan, won first-ever Asian silver medal for Bangladesh as he finished 2nd in the 400-meter sprint with a timing of 48.10 seconds.
Earlier, Imranur Rahman, the fastest man of Bangladesh for the last three consecutive times, reached the semifinal in his favourite 60-meter sprint of the Asian Indoor Athletics held in the Iranian capital Tehran also on Sunday.Imranur Rahman, the current gold medalist of the Asian 60- meter sprint, competed in the event's heats number-3 and finished 2nd with a timing of 6.62 seconds on Sunday.
He was ranked 4th in overall heats to reach the semifinals.
Ali Anwar of Oman clinched top slot in heats number -3 clocking 6.56 seconds.
Another Bangladeshi athlete Rakibul also took part in heats number 4 of the event and finished 4th with a timing of 6.87 seconds.
The 30-year-old England-based Bangladesh origin athlete Imranur Rahman brought laurels for the country as he emerged as the first Bangladeshi athlete to win the first- ever Asian gold medal in the men's 60- meter sprint of the 10th Asian Indoor Athletics held in Astana, Kazakhstan February last year.
The event's semifinals are scheduled to be held Sunday night while the final is billed for Monday.
Another Bangladeshi athlete Jahir Raihan will compete in the 400-meter sprint final Sunday night.
Five athletes of the Bangladesh team are: Imranur Rahman, Rakibul Hasan (60-meter sprint), Zahir Raihan (400-meter sprint), Mahfuzur Rahman (High Jump) and Shirin Akhter (60-meter sprint).
Sura Krishna shines at ‘Path to Glory: Hustle in Dhaka Square’ boxing tournament
Bangladesh's boxing sensation, Sura Krishna Chakma, clinched a decisive victory in the Lightweight division at the "Path to Glory: Hustle in Dhaka Square" event. Hosted in Banani, Dhaka, by Xcel Sports Management and Promotions in partnership with The Arena Promotions, the tournament featured 13 thrilling bouts across a variety of weight classes.
The event's standout moment came when Sura Krishna faced India's Sandeep Kumar in a riveting Lightweight bout. Employing strategic counterattacks, Sura Krishna secured his sixth consecutive professional boxing win, further solidifying his status as a top contender.
Another notable match saw Bangladeshi boxer Resatul Sajin draw against Malaysia's Daeloniel Mcdelon in the Featherweight category after six intense rounds, showcasing skillful performances that enthralled the crowd.
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"The Bull" Al Amin delivered a technical knockout against Moksedul Rana in the Welterweight division, highlighting a night filled with competitive matches and showcasing the prowess of 26 boxers across various categories.
The event also featured victories for Easin against Rayhan, Rakib Ahmed in his Featherweight debut, Hossain in the Flyweight division, Sabbir Mehedi Hasan in the Light Heavyweight class, Hafijur in the Super Bantamweight division, and Lalkhawm Sang in the Super Lightweight category.
In the main card battles, Amranul Faisal and Aminul Islam both achieved technical knockout wins against their respective opponents, Atiq Hassan Riyad and Praggya Don. Meanwhile, Utshob Ahmed secured a win in the Bantamweight division, and Emon Tongchangya made a striking debut with a first-round technical knockout against Robiul in the Super Middleweight category.
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World Aquatics: Bangladeshi Swimmers perform dismally
Both the Bangladeshi swimmers showed dismal performances in their respective events of the 21st World Aquatics Championship' 2024 now being held in Doha, Qatar
Bangladeshi swimmer Samiul Islam Rafi took part in the heats number-1 of the Men's 50-meter freestyle and finished 3rd clocking 25.47 seconds on Friday
In the overall ranking, he finished 84th among 126 participants of the events
.He also competed in the Men's 100-meter backstroke and was placed 6th in heat number -2 with a timing of 58.95 seconds. He finished overall 47th among the 54 competitors of the event.
Another Bangladeshi swimmer Sonia Khatun took part in the women's 100 -meter butterfly and was placed 43rd among the 45 competitors with a timing of one minute 47.86 seconds.
She also took part in the women's 50- meter freestyle and finished 98th among the 107 participants of the event clocking 30.95 seconds.
A four-member team is representing Bangladesh in the World Aquatics Championship' 2024 now being held in Qatar.
They are: MB Saif (Congress Representative), AKMA Hasan Firoz (Team Official), Samiul Islam Rafi and Sonia Khatun (Swimmer).
The Bangladesh team will return home on February 19.
‘Path To Glory: Hustle in Dhaka Square" — Premier boxing event set to electrify Dhaka
Xcel Sports Management and Promotions, in partnership with The Arena Promotions, is gearing up to host the city’s premier professional boxing event of the year, "Path To Glory: Hustle in Dhaka Square."
Slated for Saturday, February 17, at the Kemal Ataturk Park in Banani, the event kicks off at 4 pm, offering an exhilarating experience for boxing aficionados and newcomers alike.
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This landmark event will not only highlight the prowess of emerging national boxing talents but also feature international matchups, including a bout between ABF Champion Sura Krishna Chakma from Bangladesh and India's Sandeep Kumar. Another key fight will see a Malaysian ABF titleholder take on Bangladesh's own Resatul Sajin, promising high-octane action for the audience.
The event boasts a lineup of 26 fighters across 13 bouts in 10 weight categories, ranging from Bantamweight to Super Lightweight. Spectators can look forward to debut performances from 11 fresh talents representing various teams, including BKSP, Dhaka, Khulna, and Bandarban.
Adnan Haroon, Chairman of the Bangladesh Boxing Foundation, emphasized the event's role in fostering professional boxing at the divisional and district levels throughout Bangladesh. The event is a collaborative effort between the newly established Xcel & The Arena Promotions, with Ishrat Karim Bhuiyan of Arena Promotions leading the charge, under the sanction and license of the Bangladesh Boxing Foundation.
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"Path to Glory" aims to be a launchpad for the nation's aspiring boxers, endorsed by Olympic Energy Plus Biscuits and powered by Turaag Active, with Premier Bank as the sponsor. This event promises a captivating mix of sports and entertainment, setting a new benchmark for boxing in Bangladesh.