Keraniganj won gold in both men's and women's sections of Bangabandhu 9th Bangladesh Games rowing event held in the city's Hatirjheel area on Friday, reports BSS.
In the day-long event, Ali Nagar Rowing Club of men's section and Chunkutia Rowing Club of women's section won the gold medals.
All the three teams participating in the women's section are from Dhaka. Universal Rowing Club bagged the silver while New Young Star Rowing Club secured the bronze medal in the women's section. Chanchala Roy, the captain of the gold-winning team, said she is happy to receive the medal. However, she thinks that she could have done better if she had the opportunity to practice.
Ajmeri Begum Munni, executive member of Bangladesh Rowing Federation, was found happy because the games named after Bangabandhu, got the success in the midst of lockdown.
Keraniganj win gold in rowing
FE Team | Published: April 09, 2021 21:17:25
Keraniganj win gold in rowing
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