The third Federation Cup Taekwondo Championship
began today (Monday) at National Sports Council gymnasium in the city.
President of Bangladesh Taekwondo Federation (BTF) Kazi Morshed Hossain Kamal
inaugurated the two-day meet as the chief guest, said a press release here.
BTF’s General Secretary Mahmudul Islam Rana and other officials of the
federation were also present in the opening ceremony of the meet.
Nearly 300 participants from 10 District Sports Associations (DSAs), six
clubs and services teams from across the country are participating in the
meet, organised by BTF.
On the first day, Bangladesh Ansar and VDP won seven gold and two silver
medals, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) secured two gold and four silver
medals, Sirajganj DSA collected one silver and three bronze medals, Gazipur
DSA bagged one silver and two bronze medals, Chattogram DSA secured one
silver and one bronze medals, Rajshahi DSA bagged two bronze and Bandarban
DSA collected one bronze medal.
The closing ceremony of the competition will be held tomorrow (Tuesday).
National Sports Council Secretary Parimal Singha is expected to present in
the final ceremony as the chief guest and distribute the prizes.
Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha