10 sports personalities, two organisations to receive Sk Kamal NSC Award

Ten sports personalities and two organizations will receive the prestigious Sheikh Kamal National Sports Council (NSC) Award 2024 for their outstanding contribution in their respective field, reports BSS.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is expected to distribute the awards among them today (Monday) at 10.30 am at Shapla Hall of the Prime Minister's Office on the occasion of the 75th birth anniversary of Shaheed Captain late Sheikh Kamal, the eldest son of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

Youth and Sports Secretary Dr. Mohiuddin Ahmed disclosed the names of the nominated persons and organisations at a press conference held in the conference room of the Youth and Sports Ministry on Sunday.

The Youth and Sports Secretary said each winner would be given Taka 0.1 million (one lakh), crest and certificate.

Valiant freedom fighter Tanvir Mazhar Islam will be honoured with the lifetime achievement award.

Besides, shooter Shakil Ahmed, weightlifter Firoza Parvin and swimmer Mahfizur Rahman Rahman will get the sportsman category awards.

Valiant freedom fighters Mohammad Atiqul Habib and Md. Mahi Uddin Ahmed will get the sports organiser award while athlete Jahir Raihan and cricketer Towhid Hridoy will receive the award as emerging athlete.

Veteran journalist Khandakar Monjurul Islam will get the sports journalist award while Kalyan Kumar Saha will receive the award as sports commentator.

Bangladesh Table Tennis Federation will receive the sports federation award while Hamid Group will get the Sheikh Kamal Award as sports sponsor.