Qatar Foundation pledges support for female athletes in BD

Qatar Foundation will assist in establishing a dedicated foundation in Bangladesh to support the development of female athletes, its CEO Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani announced during a meeting with a visiting Bangladeshi sports delegation in Doha, reports UNB.

The announcement came on the sidelines of the Earthna Summit on Tuesday, where Sheikha Hind - also the sister of the Emir of Qatar and a former top athlete - met four Bangladeshi women athletes who are currently visiting Qatar with Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus.

The visiting delegation includes Bangladesh women's football team captain Afida Khandakar, footballer Shaheda Akter Ripa, and national cricketers Sumaiya Akter and Sharmin Sultana. During the meeting, the athletes shared their personal experiences, aspirations, and the challenges they face as female athletes in Bangladesh.