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Ekramuzzaman

  • Sports Analyst

Columnist and sports analyst. Former senior vice-president, AIPS Asia. Life-member, Bangladesh Sports Press Association
Practice of existing sports more needed than reforms
Ekramuzzaman
Sports

Practice of existing sports more needed than reforms

People are now vocal in favour of change in the sports arena—because awareness has increased to some extent. People are realising that the sports sector has not progressed the way it should have over the past five decades. That is why the nation’s dream of a thriving sports sector has remained unfulfilled. After independence, the journey of sports in the new country began with aspirations and commitments. But the sports arena is still plagued with a crisis of trust and confidence. It keeps stumbling in various ways. The sector has not been freed from a kind of uncertainty and instability. Beautiful words, promises, and so-called publicised initiatives cannot lead sports in the right direction. What is needed is a realistic, collective effort. The united sincerity of people, coordination among them, and a shared determination.

Dawn of female leadership in Olympics
Dawn of female leadership in Olympics
Sports

Dawn of female leadership in Olympics

The Olympic Games are a magical spectacle of five interlocked rings—an enchanting four-letter word that draws humanity like a magnet. The Olympics are a celebration of life itself, one of the greatest legacies of Greek civilization. They represent the harmony of tradition and modernity. From its inception, the modern Olympic movement declared that it would embrace beauty without discrimination—rejecting inequality, gender bias, and racial division. The philosophy of the Olympics champions human dignity and the triumph of humanity.

Social festivals are fading away
Social festival
Art and Culture

Social festivals are fading away

The culture of entertainment in the lives of Bengalis is gradually changing, and this has started to become distinctly noticeable. In the past, during social festivals like Eid, Durga Puja, Bengali New Year, Christmas, and Buddha Purnima, various games, cultural programmes, theatre, circus, poetry competitions, Baul songs, and musical duels were organized in different parts of rural Bengal. People would travel from the cities to the villages to celebrate the festivals, reconnecting with family members and loved ones, enjoying the festivities together. The villagers and city dwellers would share the joy of the celebration. However, today, the excitement of those days seems to be waning.

Goal setting and positive mindset
Ikramujjaman
Sports

Goal setting and positive mindset

The increasing tendency to stir emotions regarding sports, athletes, and organizers is alarming. This is detrimental to the sports arena. Division, conflicts, and controversies at various levels weaken unity in sports. A diverse yet unified sporting community is not only aesthetically pleasing but also essential. Rushing into sports-related initiatives and decisions without understanding them fosters a negative mindset. Anticipating incidents that may hinder progress towards goals and becoming overly concerned about them is the definition of anxiety.

India wins, Pakistan finds relief too
India wins, Pakistan finds relief too
Sports

India wins, Pakistan finds relief too

India turned Dubai into a home ground and remained unbeaten to claim the Champions Trophy for the third time, making their dream of wearing the prestigious white blazer a reality. Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, India has now won back-to-back ICC tournaments. This victory certainly lightens the burden of their defeat against Pakistan in the 2017 Champions Trophy final and their loss to Australia in the 2023 ODI World Cup final at home. With this triumph, India has now won seven ICC trophies—two ODI World Cups, three Champions Trophies, and two T20 World Cups. There is no doubt that Indian cricket is looking ahead, maintaining consistency both at home and abroad.

No alternative to professionalism in sports management
No alternative to professionalism in sports management
Sports

No alternative to professionalism in sports management

The recent crisis in Bangladesh women’s football (which is yet to be fully resolved) is a direct result of management failures. Had the issue been handled properly from the beginning, the situation would not have deteriorated to such an extent. The unrest within women’s football, along with the ensuing discussions and criticisms, could have been avoided. Our women footballers have won a place in our hearts and opened our eyes to new possibilities. Unfortunately, the media sometimes becomes an obstacle to proper management due to various shortcomings. The media in our country has yet to break free from certain outdated practices.