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Sherin’s journey from wushu to wrestling

Samsul Arefin Khan | Updated at 12:05am on August 16, 2018

The 18th edition of Asian Games in Jakarta and Palembang will be a different experience for Bangladesh wrestler Sherin Sultana, who will compete in her favorite event – women’s freestyle 68-kg event – for the first time in the highest stage of Asia....
Messi to skip Argentina friendlies: reports

Agence France-Presse . Buenos Aires | Updated at 12:05am on August 16, 2018

Captain Lionel Messi will miss Argentina’s next four friendly matches, according to local press reports on Tuesday. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner previously retired from the national side after their 2016 Copa America final defeat by Chile before returning to help them qualify for this year’s World Cup....
Bangladesh look for point against Thailand

Staff Correspondent | Updated at 12:05am on August 16, 2018

Bangladesh Under-23 national football team will be desperate for at least one point when they will take on Thailand in their second Group B match of the Asian Games at the Pakan Sari Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia today....
Under-15 girls face Bhutan in semis today

Staff Correspondent | Updated at 12:05am on August 16, 2018

Reigning champions Bangladesh will take on hosts Bhutan in the second semi-final of the second SAFF Under-15 Women’s Championship at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimpu today....
CL title not vital for City success: De Bruyne

Agence France-Presse . London | Updated at 12:05am on August 16, 2018

Manchester City don’t need to win the Champions League to be judged a success, claims Belgian star Kevin de Bruyne in an interview with the BBC....
MU lack quality to challenge for title: Scholes

Reuters . London | Updated at 12:05am on August 16, 2018

Manchester United’s lack of new signings combined with the uncertainty surrounding the team’s strategies and form gives the club a very small chance of challenging for the Premier League title, former midfielder Paul Scholes has said....
Juggling Honda feels pressure to perform for Victory

Reuters . Melbourne | Updated at 12:05am on August 16, 2018

Former Japan international Keisuke Honda has said he feels ‘pressure’ to perform for new club Melbourne Victory after taking on a coaching role for the Cambodia national team....
Bangladesh footballers crushed to defeat

Staff Correspondent | Updated at 10:45pm on August 14, 2018

Bangladesh Under-23 national football team began their Asian Games campaign on a disappointing note when they lost to Uzbekistan by 0-3 goals at the Pakan Sari Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia on Tuesday....