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Abu Dhabi Chess: GM Ziaur Rahman finishes 13th
Grand Master Ziaur Rahman of Bangladesh finished 13th in the 29th Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival, Masters event, securing six points after the 9th and last round matches held in the UAE city of Abu Dhabi on Thursday.
After the day's last round matches, GM Ziaur Rahman bagged 6 points to share the 8th place jointly with some other players, But, he was placed 13th in the tie-breaking system.
IM Mohammad Fahad Rahman of Bangladesh became 79th with 4 5 points, FM Tahsin Tazwar Zia was placed 113th with 3.5 points while GM Enamul Hossain Razib finished 123rd with 3 points.
In the day's 9th and last round matches, GM Ziaur Rahman won against GM Varthik Venkataraman of India, IM Mohammad Fahad Rahman drew with IM Dushyant Sharma of India, FM Tahsin Tajwar Zia won against FM Abdulrahman Mohammad Al Taher of UAE while GM Enamul Hossain lost to IM Aziz Husain of Qatar.
GM Fedoseev Vladimir of Slovenia became champion and GM Xu Xiangyu of China finished runner-up, securing 7 points each.
A total 145 players from 24 countries including 41 grandmasters, 6 women’s grandmasters, 54 International Masters and 3 women’s International Masters participated in the event.
FIFA opens case against Spanish soccer official who kissed a player on the lips at Women's World Cup
FIFA opened a disciplinary case Thursday against the Spanish soccer official who kissed a player on the lips while celebrating the team's victory in the Women’s World Cup final.
The governing body's disciplinary committee will weigh if Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales violated its code relating to "the basic rules of decent conduct” and “behaving in a way that brings the sport of football and/or FIFA into disrepute.”
Rubiales kissed player Jenni Hermoso on the lips during the trophy and medal ceremony on Sunday after Spain’s 1-0 victory over England in Sydney, Australia.
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Minutes earlier, Rubiales grabbed his crotch as a victory gesture in the exclusive section of seats with Queen Letizia of Spain and 16-year-old Princess Sofía standing nearby.
Hermoso has said she did not like the kiss and the national players’ union representing her — which the 46-year-old Rubiales once led — called Wednesday for his conduct to not go unpunished.
FIFA responded Thursday.
“FIFA reiterates its unwavering commitment to respecting the integrity of all individuals and strongly condemns any behavior to the contrary,” the soccer body said without specifying which acts by Rubiales are under investigation.
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Víctor Francos, Spain’s secretary of state for sports, said Wednesday that “the gesture of grabbing his testicles in the tribune is a gesture that no one can defend.”
FIFA gave no timetable for a ruling. The body's disciplinary judges can impose sanctions on individuals ranging from warnings and fines to suspensions from the sport.
The FIFA disciplinary panel is chaired by Colombian lawyer Jorge Palacio, a former labor court judge and member of the state constitutional court.
The case likely will be judged by three of the 16 panel members. Three of the 16 are women, from England, Mexico and Thailand.
Rubiales is a vice president of UEFA, a role which pays 250,000 euros ($270,000) each year plus expenses, and was the European soccer body's most senior representative at the biggest game in women’s soccer.
UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin has yet to comment on the conduct of Rubiales, who is due to host the European soccer body's next annual congress in Madrid in February.
The Spanish soccer federation, which Rubiales has led for five years, has an emergency meeting Friday in Madrid where the agenda allows questions on the controversy.
It is unclear if the meeting will shore up support for Rubiales or respond to widespread pressure from Spanish government and soccer officials to remove him.
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Rubiales, who led the Spanish players’ union for eight years before taking over as federation president in 2018, is currently heading the UEFA-backed bid to host the men’s World Cup in 2030. Spain is bidding with neighboring Portugal and Morocco, and also possibly Ukraine.
Francos said Rubiales has damaged the country’s image as it tries to win support for hosting the World Cup.
FIFA delayed launching the 2030 bid contest in June but has targeted late next year for a decision.
The Spain-led bid is currently favored over a four-nation South American plan teaming Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and inaugural 1930 World Cup host Uruguay. Despite speculation about a possible bid from Saudi Arabia, the 2034 edition is seen as a more likely goal for the oil-rich kingdom.
Abu Dhabi Chess:GM Ziaur Rahman settle for draw with Uzbek GM Y Nodirbek in 7th round
Grand Master Ziaur Rahman of Bangladesh drew with GM Yakubboev Nodirbek of Uzbekistan in the 7th round match of the 29th Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival, Masters event, held in UAE city of Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.
After the 7th round matches, GM Ziaur Rahman earned 4.5 points, IM Mohammad Fahad Rahman earned 3 points, GM Enamul Hossain Razib and FM Tahsin Tazwar Zia earned 2.5 points each.
In the other 7th round games, GM Enamul Hossain Razib drew with IM Zou Chen of China, IM Mohammad Fahad Rahman won against FM Aditya Varun Gampa of India while FM Tahsin Tajwar Zia lost to IM Nogerbek Kazybek of Kazakhstan.
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The 8th round matches began on Wednesday evening Bangladesh time.
In the 8th round matches, GM Ziaur Rahman playing against with GM M Pranesh of India, IM Mohammad Fahad Rahman playing with WIM Kamalidenova Meruert of Kazakhstan, GM Enamul Hossain Razib playing against WIM Zhou Guijui of China, while FM Tahsin Tajwar Zia against FM Aditya Vikram Paul of India.
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Bangladesh Women's Hockey team left for Oman to participate in Asian Hockey 5s WC qualifier
Bangladesh National Women' s Hockey team left for Oman Tuesday evening to participate in the Men's and Women's Asian Hockey five-a-side World Cup Qualifier to be held in Salalah, Oman from August 25 to September 2.
In all, 10 countries, split into two groups, will compete in the qualifying round of the women's competition scheduled for August 25-28.
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Bangladesh was placed in Challengers Pool with Hong Kong, Chinese Taipei, Indonesia, Iran and hosts Oman while India, Japan, Malaysia and Thailand were put in Elite Pool.
In the qualifying round, Bangladesh women's will play Indonesia and Chinese Taipei both on August 25, face Iran and hosts Oman on August 26 while they will play their last group with Hong Kong on August 27.
Three teams from the qualifying round will play the World Cup Hockey.
Bangladesh women's hockey team which is going to participate in the international hockey after about four years, aiming to beat Hong Kong, Chinese Taipei and Indonesia.
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Meanwhile, Bangladesh national men's hockey team will fly for Oman on August 26 to take part in the qualifying round of the meet to be held bewteen August 29 to September 2 to be participated by 11 countries.
Bangladesh Women’s team : Sumi Akhter, Mukta Khatun, FBardia Akhter Ratri, Arpita Paul, Sanjida Akhter Moni, Kona Akhter, Riasa Akhter and Irin Akhter Riya.
Bangladesh Men’s team : Asim Gope, Sarowar Hossain, Mahbub Hossain, Shafiul Alam Shishir, Deen Islam Imon, Sarowar Morshed Shawon, Raju Ahmed Topu and Abed Ullah.
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Team Officials: Ariful Haque Prince (Manager Men's team), Tariquzzaman Nannu (Manager Women's team),M Abdul Hannan (Team official), M Zahid Hossain (Coach) and Parvin Nasima Nahar Putul (Co-(Co-ordinator of Women's team)
Abu Dhabi Chess: GM Ziaur Rahman settles for draw with Indian GM SL Narayanan
Bangladesh's Grand Master Ziaur Rahman drew with indian GM SL Narayanan in the 4th round matches of the 29th Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival, Masters event, held in the UAE city of Abu Dhabi on Saturday.
After the 4th round matches, GM Zia earned 2.5 points, IM Mohammad Fahad Rahman earned 2 points, FM Tahsin Tazwar Zia earned 1.5 points and GM Enamul Hossain Razib bagged 1 point.
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In the other 4th round matches, IM Mohammad Fahad Rahman drew with IM Ohanyan Emin of Armenia, GM Enamul Hossain Razib drew with IM Padmini Rout of India and FM Tahsin Tajwar Zia lost to Nguyen Thai Dai Van of Chez Republic.
The 5th round matches began on Sunday evening.
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In the 5th round, GM Ziaur Rahman playing with Musyuk Lior of Israel, IM Mohammad Fahad Rahman playing with IM Prraneeth Vuppala of India, GM Enamul Hossain Razib playing against FM Mahdavi Reza of Iran while FM Tahsin Tajwar Zia playing with Pham Le Thao Nguyen of Vietnam.
Abu Dhabi Family Chess: GM Ziaur Rahman's family team emerge unbeaten champions
Bangladeshi Grand Master Ziaur Rahman and his son Fide Master Tahsin Tajwar Zia's family team emerged unbeaten champions in the family event of the 29th Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival held in Abu Dhabi, UAE on Sunday.
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GM Ziaur Rahman's family team clinched title securing 10 points from six matches with 4 wins and 2 draws.
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Abucejo family team of the Philippines finished runners- up and IWM Tejaswini Sagar family team of India became third collecting 9 points each.
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In all, 70 family teams, each of two players, participated in the family event.
Abu Dhabi Chess:GM Ziaur Rahman beat FM Ebrahimi Herab Hamidreza of Iran
GM Ziaur Rahman of Bangladesh beat Iranian FM Ebrahimi Herab Hamidreza in the 3rd round match of the 29th Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival, Masters event held in the UAE city of Abu Dhabi on Friday.
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After the 3rd round matches, Zia earned 2 points, IM Mohammad Fahad Rahman and FM Tahsin Tazwar Zia earned 1.5 points each while GM Enamul Hossain Razib earned 0.5 ½ point.
In the other 3rd round matches, IM Mohammad Fahad Rahman beat WGM Pourkashiyan Atousa of USA, FM Tahsin Tajwar Zia beat IM Milikow Yoav of Israel while GM Enamul Hossain Razib lost to IM Ahmadzada Ahmad of Azerbaijan.
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The 4th round matches began on Saturday evening. In the 4th round matches, GM Ziaur Rahman playing with GM S. L. Narayanan of India, IM Mohammad Fahad Rahman playing with IM Ohanyan Emin of Armenia, FM Tahsin Tajwar Zia playing with Nguyen Thai Dai Van of Chez Republic and GM Enamul Hossain Razib playing with IM Padmini Rout of India
Youth Chess Olympiad: Bangladesh team earn 8 points after 7th round matches
Bangladesh U-16 Chess team earned 8 points after the 7th round matches of the FIDE World Youth U-16 Chess Olympiad now being held in Eindhoven, Netherlands on Thursday.
In the 7th round matches on Thursday morning, Bangladesh team lost to Netherlands-1 by 1.5-2.5 game points.
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In the day's 7th round matches, FM Manon Reja Neer of Bangladesh beat FM Han Yichen of Ntherlans-1, WFM Wadifa Ahmed of Bangladesh drew with Verheij Dana of Netherlands-1 while CM Md. Sajidul Haque and CM Sakline Mostafa Sajid of Bangladesh lost to FM De Winter Arthur and Prajit Sai Kumar of Netherlands-1 respectively. In the 8th round matches on Thursday afternoon, Bangladesh team playing with Kazakhstan-5 team.
Abu Dhabi Chess: GM Ziaur Rahman makes good start beating Armenian IM Denielyan Vaha
Grand Master Ziaur Rahman of Bangladesh made a good start in the 29th Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival, Masters event, by beating Armenian IM Denielyan Vaha in the first round match held in UAE city of Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.
In the other first round matches on Wednesday, IM Mohammad Fahad Rahman (Rating-2398) of Bangladesh drew with GM Yen Ngoc Throng Son (Rating-2641) of Vietnam, FM Tahsin Tazwar Zia drew with IM Zou Chen of China while GM Enamul Hossain Razib lost to GM Suleymanli Aydin of Azerbaijan.
The 2nd round matches began on Thursday evening Bangladesh time.
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In the 2nd round matches, GM Ziaur Rahman playing with GM Aryan Chopra of India, GM Enamul Hossain Razib playing with Ammer Serdani of UAE, IM Mohammad Fahad Rahman playing against GM Vakhidov Shamsiddin of Uzbekistan while FM Tahsin Tajwar Zia is playing with IM Sammed Jayakumar Shete.
A total of 145 players including 41 Grand Masters, 6 Women Grand Masters, 54 International Masters and 3 Women International Masters from 24 countries are participating in this event.
Hornets Club clinches Bangamata U-23 Women's Basketball title
Hornets Club clinched the Bangamata Begum Fazilatunnesa Mujib Women's U-23 on Basketball Tournament title beating Bengal Fighters by 7-5 points in the final at the Shaheed Suhrawardy National Indoor Stadium in Mirpur on Saturday.
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Vice-President of Bangladesh Basketball Federation Moinul Ahsan Monju was the chief guest in the final and later he distributed the prizes.
A total of 18 teams took part in the tournament.