BGB, Ansar champions in Independence Day Wrestling

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and Bangladesh Ansar became champions in male and female discipline respectively in the Independence Day Wrestling Competition at the Shaheed M Mansur Ali Handball Stadium in the city Sunday, reports BSS.

A total of 150 players from twenty teams featuring BGB, Bangladesh Police, Bangladesh Ansar and different clubs - ten of men and ten of women teams - took part in the twenty weight categories of the meet, sponsored by RDDL and organised by Bangladesh Amateur Wrestling Federation (BAWF).

BGB and Bangladesh Ansar kept up their domination as they were also the previous champions in their respective group.

BGB became champions clinching 10 medals including 6 gold, 1 silver and 3 bronze. Bangladesh Army was the runners-up, having won 7 medals including 2 gold and 5 bronze.

On the way to be champions in female discipline, Bangladesh Ansar won 9 medals including 5 gold, 1 silver and 3 bronze. Bangladesh Army was the runners-up with 10 medals including 4 gold, 6 silver.