Paris Olympics

Sagor chosen as Bangladesh’s flagbearer

“I want to thank the Bangladesh Olympic Association [BOA] for giving me the opportunity to carry the national flag, which is a great honor for me,” said Sagor at the official press conference at the BOA today.

Mascherano says Argentina racist chants video 'taken out of context'

Javier Mascherano, the coach of Argentina's Olympic football squad, said Wednesday that a video showing racist chants by national team players after they won the Copa America was "taken out of context".

‘My target is to qualify for the final round in Olympics’

Robiul Islam will become the ninth shooter from Bangladesh to compete in the Olympic Games through wild-card entries. The multiple-medal winner in junior and senior level, in bot air rifle and air gun events, dreams of becoming the first shooter from the country to make it into the final round of the Olympics.

Intensity of training broke me down to tears: Samiul

I have been working really hard in Thailand, sometimes I have even broken down in tears from the intensity of the training. If I can clock less than 52 seconds, all the pain will be worth it.

Bangladesh’s fastest runner Imranur to race in Paris Olympics

“We are also expecting another wild card in swimming within a couple of days,” BOA treasurer AK Sarkar told The Daily Star today.

New report warns of heat danger at Paris Olympics

A new report backed by climate scientists and athletes warned Tuesday about the dangers posed by extreme high temperatures at this year's Paris Olympics.

Jabeur 'avoids risk' by missing Paris Olympics

Three-time Grand Slam runner up Ons Jabeur said on Monday she will sit out this summer's Paris Olympics to avoid further injury to her knee.

Archer Sagor earns direct entry to Paris Olympics

Before Sagor, archer Ruman Sana and golfer Mohammad Siddiqur Rahman were the only other athletes from Bangladesh who earned direct qualification to the Olympics.

Messi to miss Olympics but leaves door open for 2026 World Cup

"I spoke with (Argentinian Olympic coach Javier) Mascherano, and we immediately agreed on the situation," Inter Miami forward Messi said in the interview broadcast on Wednesday.

July 18, 2024
July 18, 2024

Sagor chosen as Bangladesh’s flagbearer

“I want to thank the Bangladesh Olympic Association [BOA] for giving me the opportunity to carry the national flag, which is a great honor for me,” said Sagor at the official press conference at the BOA today.

July 18, 2024
July 18, 2024

Mascherano says Argentina racist chants video 'taken out of context'

Javier Mascherano, the coach of Argentina's Olympic football squad, said Wednesday that a video showing racist chants by national team players after they won the Copa America was "taken out of context".

July 17, 2024
July 17, 2024

‘My target is to qualify for the final round in Olympics’

Robiul Islam will become the ninth shooter from Bangladesh to compete in the Olympic Games through wild-card entries. The multiple-medal winner in junior and senior level, in bot air rifle and air gun events, dreams of becoming the first shooter from the country to make it into the final round of the Olympics.

July 13, 2024
July 13, 2024

Intensity of training broke me down to tears: Samiul

I have been working really hard in Thailand, sometimes I have even broken down in tears from the intensity of the training. If I can clock less than 52 seconds, all the pain will be worth it.

July 1, 2024
July 1, 2024

Bangladesh’s fastest runner Imranur to race in Paris Olympics

“We are also expecting another wild card in swimming within a couple of days,” BOA treasurer AK Sarkar told The Daily Star today.

June 20, 2024
June 20, 2024

New report warns of heat danger at Paris Olympics

A new report backed by climate scientists and athletes warned Tuesday about the dangers posed by extreme high temperatures at this year's Paris Olympics.

June 18, 2024
June 18, 2024

Jabeur 'avoids risk' by missing Paris Olympics

Three-time Grand Slam runner up Ons Jabeur said on Monday she will sit out this summer's Paris Olympics to avoid further injury to her knee.

June 17, 2024
June 17, 2024

Archer Sagor earns direct entry to Paris Olympics

Before Sagor, archer Ruman Sana and golfer Mohammad Siddiqur Rahman were the only other athletes from Bangladesh who earned direct qualification to the Olympics.

June 13, 2024
June 13, 2024

Messi to miss Olympics but leaves door open for 2026 World Cup

"I spoke with (Argentinian Olympic coach Javier) Mascherano, and we immediately agreed on the situation," Inter Miami forward Messi said in the interview broadcast on Wednesday.

June 12, 2024
June 12, 2024

'Sports should be inclusive': Activists slam France hijab ban

French Muslim basketball player Diaba Konate Tuesday said she had hoped to represent her country at the Paris Olympics but did not stand a chance because she wears a headscarf.

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