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Bangladesh eyes Wushu gold at South Asian Games

by Naim-Ul-Karim DHAKA, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) — Bangladesh that failed to grab a gold or silver medal in any Wushu category of 2016 South Asian Games has started a high altitude training for dozens of athletes as part of the country’s preparations for the upcoming South Asian Games. Two Chinese masters, along with local coaches […]

Australia’s $2 coin gets an Invictus Games Sydney 2018 makeover

An image of a wheelchair competitor adorns Australia’s newest circulating coin, unveiled by the Royal Australian Mint (the Mint) ahead of Invictus Games Sydney 2018 presented by Jaguar Land Rover, reports Invictus Games news room . Produced in partnership with Invictus Games Sydney 2018, the new $2 coin will celebrate the unconquered spirit of wounded, injured […]

Parramatta to work together with Invictus Games Sydney 2018

The City of Parramatta and Invictus Games Sydney 2018 will work together to spread the word on the healing power of sport in the community, reports Invictus Games news room. Lord Mayor Cr Andrew Wilson said the partnership was a fantastic opportunity for the city from a sporting perspective and would put Parramatta firmly on […]

Wimbledon Order of Play on Day 8

LONDON, July 10 (NsNewsWire) — Following are the schedules for Day 8 (Tuesday) of Wimbledon (prefix number denotes seeding): Centre court (1:00PM local time) 14-Daria Kasatkina, Russia vs 11-Angelique Kerber, Germany 25-Serena Williams, United States vs Camila Giorgi, Italy 13-Raven Klaasen, South Africa & Michael Venus, New Zealand vs 5-Jamie Murray, United Kingdom & Bruno […]

Barcelona signs Brazilian midfielder Arthur Melo

MADRID, July 10 (NsNewsWire) — Barcelona have signed promising Brazilian midfielder Arthur Melo from Gremio for 31 million euros (36.4 million US dollars) plus nine million in variables, the club confirmed Monday. Arthur, who helped Brazilian club Gremio win the Copa Libertadores in 2017, has signed a six-year deal with Barcelona. “Arthur stands out for […]

Analysis: Spain’s dreadful record against host nations can give Russia hope

By Paul Giblin MOSCOW, June 28 (Xinhua) — Russia face a difficult task on Sunday as the World Cup hosts take on Spain in the last 16 of the World Cup. 81,000 fans in Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium will cheer the home side on; no doubt aware that in footballing terms, Russia are massive underdogs against the 2010 […]

England’s Steve Rhodes appointed Bangladesh’s head cricket coach

DHAKA, June 9 (NsNewsWire) — Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has named England’s Steve Rhodes as the new head coach of the national men’s team, reports Xinhua. BCB President Nazmul Hassan made the announcement on Thursday at a press briefing in Dhaka. Rhodes had been the red hot favourite for the role after the post of the […]

Bangladesh’s football fanatics flock to markets to buy goods ahead of World Cup

DHAKA, June 6 (NsNewsWire) — Bangladesh is not in the FIFA World Cup 2018 competition but the world’s most-watched sports tournament still attracts throngs of soccer supporters from the nation’s population of 160 million, reports Xinhua. The country is gearing up for the tournament kicking off in Russia on June 14 and fans here are […]

Two Bangladeshi star cricketers set to jump into politics

DHAKA, May 30 (Xinhua) — Two Bangladeshi star cricketers are all set to jump into politics and run in the general elections slated for early 2019. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s ruling Bangladesh Awami League party leader AHM Mustafa Kamal, also planning minister, made the announcement in Dhaka on Monday, saying Mashrafe Mortaza and Shakib Al […]