Bangladesh reaffirms confidence of winning 17 gold medals in 11th SA Games

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Hosts Bangladesh reaffirmed their confidence of winning 17 gold medals in the 8-nation South Asian Games, the biggest sports extravaganza of the region, beginning in the city Friday at the Bangabandhu National Stadium, reports UNB.
Briefing newsmen today Chef de Mission of Bangladesh contingent Mizanur Rahman Manu said, "Based upon our past experiences and spirit of our athletes, we hope to achieve our target of winning 17 gold medals as athletes and players are ready to produce their best"
Deputy Chef de Mission Badal Roy and general team manager Mahfuza Ahkter Kiron gave details of the team preparations and their prospect.
Manu also hoped that country's famed shooter Asif Hossain Khan, having the honour of carrying the national flag in the ensuing games, will definitely find enough motivation to win the gold medal in his favourite event.
He said they have good prospect of winning gold medal in Athletics, Archery, Boxing, Cycling, Golf, Handball, Judo, Football, Karate, Shooting, Swimming, Taekwondo, Weightlifting, Wrestling and Wushu.