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Football ultras demand Salahuddin’s resignation

Sports Desk: A fan group demanded the resignation of Bangladesh Football Federation president Kazi Salahuddin on Sunday, amid growing sentiment for institutional reforms in the aftermath of the widespread student-people ReadMore

Brilliant Kipyegon wins third straight women’s 1,500m gold

Sports Desk: Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon made history on Saturday after becoming the first woman to win three consecutive Olympic 1,500m gold medals with a superb display of middle distance running. ReadMore

Thomas powers to Olympic 200m gold

Shawdesh Desk: American Gabby Thomas stormed to a brilliant victory in the women’s Olympic 200m in Paris on Tuesday to clinch the first major title of her career. Thomas clocked ReadMore

Kenya’s ‘smiling assassin’ Chebet wins 5,000m gold

France beat Argentina to reach men’s Olympic football semis

Shawdesh desk: Jean-Philippe Mateta scored the only goal as France won 1-0 in their grudge match with Argentina on Friday to reach the Olympic men’s football semi-finals, joining Spain, Morocco ReadMore

Historic river parade launches Paris Olympics

Shawdesh Desk: A historic boat parade down the River Seine launched the Paris Olympics with spectacular French flair Friday, as the City of Light welcomed the world’s greatest athletes for ReadMore

Chaos, crowd trouble as Morocco beat Argentina in men’s football

Sports Desk: Chaos and confusion reigned on Wednesday as Morocco beat Argentina 2-1 in their opening game of the men’s Olympic football tournament, but only after a late equaliser for ReadMore

Star names in short supply in football

Sports Desk: Kylian Mbappe wanted to take part in this year’s Olympics in his home city, while there were hopes that Lionel Messi would feature for Argentina, but instead the ReadMore