Over a year after protests against sexual harassment allegations shook Indian wrestling, female athletes are gearing up for major events, including the 2024 Paris Olympics. The BBC spoke to young wrestlers about their journey. Reetika Hooda almost didn't make it. The 23-year-old

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is keen to strike a long-term deal with spin coach Mushtaq Ahmed despite the former Pakistan legend was appointed by England Cricket Board as their coach for the Under-19 team. Under the guidance of Mushtaq, Bangladesh legspinner Rishad Hossain and

Emma Raducanu is out of Wimbledon after being hampered by injury in the deciding set of her fourth-round match against New Zealand qualifier Lulu Sun. The British wildcard, 21, lost 6-2 5-7 6-2 in a dramatic contest on Centre Court. Raducanu had levelled the match and regained some

Carlos Alcaraz inched a step closer to defending his Wimbledon title with a hard-fought victory over Ugo Humbert. The 21-year-old Spaniard held off a late charge from 16th seed Humbert to win 6-3 6-4 1-6 7-5 and move into the last eight at SW19. It took Alcaraz's winning streak

Abhishek Sharma starred with a historic century in India's dominating 100-run win over Zimbabwe in the second T20I in Harare on Sunday.  Abhishek scored 100 off 47 balls as India posted 234 for 2 after opting to bat first. Playing only his second T20I game, the southpaw

Four teams are preparing for the semi-finals of Euro 2024, with Spain set to face France on Tuesday while England take on the Netherlands the following day. Spain are seeking to win the tournament for the fourth time, having most recently triumphed in 2012. France last won it 24

US actor and wrestler John Cena has announced he is retiring from competing in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) events. Cena made the surprise announcement to fans during an appearance at the WWE Money in the Bank event in Canada. The 47-year-old, who made his move into acting 18

In the country's sports arena, there's a figure who can be likened to a living "Philosopher's Stone" due to his remarkable ability to transform things into valuable assets through his unwavering determination, strong leadership, and vision. This person is Safwan

Top seed Iga Swiatek suffered a shock third-round exit at Wimbledon as she fell to world number 35 Yulia Putintseva. Putintseva fought back from a set down to stun Poland's Swiatek 3-6 6-1 6-2. "It feels really, really great," said Putintseva, who plays Latvian 13th

Uruguay beat Brazil on penalties (4-2) to reach the semi-finals of Copa America after their game ended goalless on Saturday. Uruguay, who finished the game with ten men after Nahitan Nandez was sent off in the 74th minute, will face Colombia in Charlotte, North Carolina, in their

The Netherlands came from behind to see off Turkey and set up a semi-final against England at Euro 2024. An own goal from Mert Muldur, bundling the ball over his goalline under pressure from Cody Gakpo, meant the Dutch clawed back the lead having trailed at the break. Centre-back

England stepped back from the brink of a Euro 2024 exit again as they secured a semi-final place with victory over Switzerland on penalties in Dusseldorf. Gareth Southgate’s side, who were rescued by Jude Bellingham’s spectacular late equaliser in the last 16 against

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz avoided a surprise exit at Wimbledon by holding off American Frances Tiafoe in a five-set thriller. The Spaniard won an intense match 5-7 6-2 4-6 7-6 (7-2) 6-2 in front of a raucous Centre Court crowd. It keeps Alcaraz's hopes of winning

England will play Tests in Multan, Karachi and Rawalpindi on their three-match tour of Pakistan in October. The first Test gets under way in Multan on 7 October, little more than a week after the home summer ends with the conclusion of the white-ball series against Australia.

Spain kept themselves on course to win a fourth European Championship as Mikel Merino's 119th-minute goal sent them into the semi-finals and eliminated hosts Germany following a pulsating encounter at Stuttgart Arena. This was the most anticipated match of the tournament so far as

France beat Portugal in a penalty shootout to reach the semi-finals of Euro 2024 after a tense showdown in Hamburg. Theo Hernandez scored the winning penalty after substitute Joao Felix hit the outside of the post with his effort, the only miss. Players sprinted over to the other

Bangladeshi grandmaster Ziaur Rahman passed away shocking the country while playing a game on Friday (July 5) evening. Ziaur Rahman was playing a game on the ongoing National Chess Championship against another grandmaster Enamul Hossain Rajib that began at 3:00pm.  The

The schedule for the upcoming two-match Test series between Pakistan and Bangladesh has been revealed, as confirmed by sources on Thursday. The Bangladesh cricket team is set to arrive in Pakistan on August 17, with the first Test match scheduled to begin on August 21. The second match

World champions Argentina reached the last four of the Copa America but needed a penalty shoot-out win to get past Ecuador after the game ended 1-1 in 90 minutes. A Lisandro Martinez header had put Argentina 1-0 up just before the break but Kevin Rodriguez headed in a stoppage-time

Bangladesh's experienced left-arm spin all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan expressed uncertainty about his participation in the team's upcoming tour of India, which is set to take place later this year.  The tour, scheduled from September 19 to October 12, will see Bangladesh