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BD to compete in World Archery Championship

May 19, 2019 00:00:00


Bangladesh Archery team will compete in the upcoming World Archery Championship 2019 and OG QT World Ranking Event, scheduled to be held in Netherlands on June 10-16, reports UNB.

Archery Media Committee Convener Rafiqul Islam Tipu said on Saturday the team members are expected to fly on June 05 or 06.

He said around 10 archers are participating in a training session at the Archery Training Centre at Shaheed Ahsanullah Master Stadium in Tongi under the supervision of head Coach Martin Frederick.

"We'll disclose the squad and other details at a press conference on May 30," Tipu said.

The 50th edition of World Archery Championships, a biennial event, will be held in s-Hertogenbosch in Netherlands.

The competition will be considered as the primary qualification tournament for the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

Earlier, Bangladesh took part in stage 02 of Archery World Cup 2019 held in Shanghai on May 06-10.


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