Samiul Islam Rafi

Coach Saeed pleased as records tumble

The 34th National Swimming, Diving and Water Polo Championships witnessed three more national records fall on the third day of competition, bringing the total number of new records to 15.

Four more national records for swimmer Rafi

Promising swimmer Samiul Islam Rafi continued his record-breaking spree at the Max Group 34th National Swimming, Diving and Water Polo Championships, shattering four more national records on the second day at the National Swimming Complex in Mirpur on Tuesday.

34th National Swimming C'ships / Kajal, Rafi shine as five national records tumble on opening day

Experienced swimmer Kajal Mia and rising star Samiul Islam Rafi stole the spotlight on the opening day of the 34th National Swimming, Diving and Water Polo Championships, sharing three new national records between them at the National Swimming Complex on Monday.

Swimmer Rafi produces career-best timing, wins silver in Thailand

Promising swimmer Samiul Islam Rafi produced his career-best timing in Arena Thailand Age Group Swimming Championships 2025 to win a silver medal in 50m backstroke in Thailand today.

Rafi, Romana continue breaking records

Samiul Islam Rafi and Romana Akter set three new national records on the second day of Max Group 33rd National Swimming Championship at the Syed Nazrul Islam National Swimming Complex in Mirpur yesterday.

Swimmer Samiul improves personal best timing in Paris

Bangladeshi swimmer Samiul Islam Rafi finished 69th among 79 participants in the 100m freestyle event of Paris Olympics today, despite slightly improving on his personal best timing,

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.

Swimmers Rafi, Sonia receive wild cards for Paris Olympics

”Today, we have received a mail from the World Aquatics who provided wild cards to Rafi and Sonia for the Paris Olympic Games. Both swimmers gained the wild card on the basis of their timing and ranking in the World Championship," Saif told The Daily Star today.

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 2, 2024
July 2, 2024

Swimmers Rafi, Sonia receive wild cards for Paris Olympics

”Today, we have received a mail from the World Aquatics who provided wild cards to Rafi and Sonia for the Paris Olympic Games. Both swimmers gained the wild card on the basis of their timing and ranking in the World Championship," Saif told The Daily Star today.