Nat\\\'l Summer Athletics begins today
Sunday, 7 September 2014
Walton Smart TV 12th National Summer Athletics competition (boys' and girls') begins today (Sunday) at the Bangabandhu National Stadium in the city, reports BSS.
State Minister for Youth and Sports Biren Sikder will inaugurate the two-day meet as the chief guest. Walton (RB Group) additional director, head of games and sports FM Iqbal Bin Anwar will present as the special.
A total of 700 athletes from different universities, physical colleges, services teams, Bangladesh Railway, Bangladesh Potal Division and education boards from 64 districts across the country are expected to compete in 36 events of the meet, sponsored by Walton.
Bangladesh Athletics Federation (BAF) will award cash prize of Taka 5000.00 to those athletes, who will create new national record in the competition.
Beside, sponsor Walton will also provide attractive gifts to the new record holders.