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BOA holds 1st AGM
The Bangladesh Olympic Association (BOA) yesterday held its maiden Annual General Meeting since its inception in 1979, with BOA president and army chief General Abu Belal Mohammad Shafiul Haque in...
Bolt prepared to return gold
Usain Bolt has told Reuters he would have no problem giving back one of his six Olympic gold medals if a Jamaican relay team mate is confirmed to have failed a drugs test.
'Super bacteria' in Rio's Olympic venues
Scientists find dangerous drug-resistant "super bacteria" off beaches in Rio de Janeiro that will host Olympic swimming events and in a lagoon where rowing and canoe athletes will compete...
WHO to conduct Zika Olympic examination
The World Health Organization is to conduct an examination into the risks of holding the Olympic Games in Brazil because of the Zika virus.
Nick Kyrgios pulls out of Rio 2016
Nick Kyrgios has pulled out of Rio 2016, accusing the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) of "unfair and unjust treatment" and "unwarranted attacks".
Russia backs IOC over Beijing doping action
Russia's sports ministry says on Wednesday it fully supports actions by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to bar athletes who dope from competitions, but said clean athletes should not...
Indian delegation arrives for SA Games
An official Indian delegation is currently in Dhaka for the promotion of 12th South Asian Games, scheduled to be held in Guwahati and Shillong from February 6 to 16, 2016.
Russia suspended from athletics
Russia's athletics federation has been provisionally suspended from international competition - including the Olympic Games - for its alleged involvement in widespread doping.
Maracana to host 2016 Olympic football finals
The Maracana in Rio de Janeiro has been chosen to host both the men's and women's 2016 Olympic Football final matches next summer.
Sachin and Shane want cricket at Olympics
All-time greats Shane Warne and Sachin Tendulkar have called for Twenty20 cricket to become an Olympic sport.
Bolt wins fourth world 200m title
Usain Bolt beats Justin Gatlin for the world 200m title at the championships in Beijing, China.