swimming
Big bucks promised to swimming's new EC
The executive committee of the Bangladesh Swimming Federation (BSF) has been elected unopposed yesterday after no one withdrew their nominations against 24 posts of the game's governing body.
Afghan women swimmers defy threats for Olympic dream
There are just 30 pools in Afghanistan, only one which welcomes girls -- and it is facing militant threats for doing so. Nevertheless a handful are diving in, pioneers racing to achieve Olympic glory in Tokyo.
Big bucks promised to swimming's new EC
The executive committee of the Bangladesh Swimming Federation (BSF) has been elected unopposed yesterday after no one withdrew their nominations against 24 posts of the game's governing body.
National swimming starts today
The National Swimming Championship gets underway today at the Mirpur Swimming Complex after a year's break.
Search for swimmers continues
In an endeavour to find the 60 best swimmers of the country, the Bangladesh Swimming Federation with the assistance of Bangladesh Navy holds the Talent Hunt Programme at the Stadium pond in Manikganj.
Sagor, Tumpa get wild card entry for Olympics
The International Olympic Committee approve 'wild card' entries to the Olympic Games for two Bangladeshi athletes, Mahfuzur Rahman Sagor and Sonia Akhter Tumpa.
Swimming coach in jeopardy
The Bangladesh Olympic Association (BOA) express its concern over noncooperation of coaching staff towards swimming coach Park Tae Gun, who helped Bangladesh win two gold medals in the South Asian Games held in India in February.