Vol. 4 Num 300 Thu. April 01, 2004    
 
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9th SAF Games
Sensational Sharmin
Bangladesh made the 10m air-rifle event their own in the 9th SAF Games when Sharmin Akhter followed in the footsteps of compatriot Asif Hossain Khan to win the women's gold at the Shooting Range of Jinnah
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SAMSUNG CUP JEET LO DIL India-Pakistan 2004
It's a strokeplayers' world
India's Viren-der Sehwag loves to slash short-pitched balls for six over point, which he calls his "lottery" deliveries.
 
FIFA FUSSBALL-WELTMEISTERSCHAFT, DEUTSCHLAND 2006
A Maldives miracle
The Maldives pulled off one of the most remarkable upsets in Asian football history here Wednes-day by holding mighty South Korea to a goalless draw in qualifiers for the 2006 World Cup.
 
Test by 'Lord of the Rings’
Australian experts checking the validity of Muttiah Muralitharan's controversial "doosra" delivery will use state-of-the-art, Academy Award-winning technology to resolve cricket's most vexing question.
 
England can do it now
England need to draw or win to seal their first Test series victory over West Indies in the Caribbean for 36 years in the third cricket Test, starting on Thursday at Kensington Oval.
 
Speed calls for calm
International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive Malcolm Speed warned against emotions overriding sense as the latest row regarding Muttiah Muralitharan's bowling action intensified.
 
Gough never gave up
England's veteran fast bowler Darren Gough said he never gave up hope of winning his place back in the international one-day side.
 
Pakistan protest Taufel decisions
Pakistan have registered an official protest with Ranjan Madugalle, the match referee, after two key umpiring decisions went against them on the third day of the first Test at Multan.
 
Kyrgyzstan in Dhaka for AFC U-14 meet
Kyrgyzstan was the first team to arrive in Dhaka yesterday to take part in the Asian Football Confederations (AFC) Under-14 Festival of Football.
 
Independence Day hockey
The Under-21 National Youth Hockey team registered a 5-1 goal victory over Bangladesh Navy in the Independence Day hockey tournament at the BKSP ground in Savar yesterday.
 
Sheetal h'ball
Mohammedan Sporting Club outplayed Usha Krira Chakra 23-7 in the Sheetal Women Handball League at the outer stadium handball court yesterday.

The Motijheel outfit dominated the first half 15-5.

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Singer chess
Grand Masters Niaz Murshed and Ziaur Rahman jointly led the table with 3.
 
Maple Leaf b'ball
Bangladesh Army handed Bangladesh Rifles a 93-65 defeat in the Maple Leaf Independence Day basketball competition at the Dhanmondi Basketball Gymna-sium yesterday.

The winners led the first half37-30.

 
Satkhira cricket
Gano Mukhi Sangha and PK Union Club won their respective matches in the Satkhira District First Division Cricket League in last two days at the Satkhira Government College ground.
 
Moazzem & co lift nat'l bridge title
ATM Moazzem Hussain's team became champion in the FIZZ UP 23rd National Team Bridge Championship at Grand Azad Hotel, Dhaka recently.
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FIFA FUSSBALL-WELTMEISTERSCHAFT, DEUTSCHLAND 2006
Crespo makes the difference
Striker Hernan Crespo struck on the hour to give Argentina a hard-fought 1-0 win over Ecuador in a World Cup qualifier on Tuesday.
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FIFA FUSSBALL-WELTMEISTERSCHAFT, DEUTSCHLAND 2006
Hard days ahead
Brazil striker Ronaldo has said his team will have to be prepared to make sacrifices to keep intact their unique record of playing at every World Cup.
 
UEFA Euro 2004 Portugal
Maldini will be welcomed
AC Milan defender Alessandro Nesta said Tuesday the Italian national team would warmly welcome the return of club team-mate Paolo Maldini to international football.
 
Kahn targets WC 2010
Bayern Munich captain Oliver Kahn has no plans to retire and wants to continue as Germany goalkeeper until after the 2010 World Cup when he will be 40.
 
Rome derby to be replayed
The Rome derby abandoned earlier this month due to fears for crowd safety after a riot broke out outside the stadium, will be replayed, the Italian sports judiciary said on Tuesday.
 
Platini weary of future
Michel Platini is urging soccer to return to its core values, with young players nurtured locally to avoid the game losing its global popularity.
 
Enough is enough!
Borussia Dortmund want to sever ties with Brazilian striker Marcio Amoroso after accusing him on Tuesday of showing a lack of respect for the 1997 European champions.
 
Ranieri cloud cleared
Chelsea's Russian oil billionaire owner Roman Abramovich and chief executive Peter Kenyon have held clear-the-air talks with Claudio Ranieri over the managerial crisis at the English Premiership club.
 

 
   
 
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