Sheikh Kamal Inter-school, Madrasa Athletics begins today

A total of 2 million students compete in the Sheikh Kamal Inter-school & Madrasa Athletics competition, the biggest competition in the history of country's athletics, begins today (Saturday) through union and upazila phase across the country, reports BSS.

The competition will be organized by Bangladesh Athletics Federation (BAF).

As per the initial schedule of Sheikh Kamal Inter-School and Madrasah Athletics competition, union and upazila phase competitions will be held from January 14-28, district phase from February 1-5 and divisional phase from February 9-13. The schedule of national phase competition will be decided later stage.

The students of class 6th to 8th standard is 'Ka' group will participate in 100m and 200m races, high jump and long jump while class 9-10th and equivalent standard is 'Kha' group will take part in 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m and 1500m race, high jump, long jump, triple jump, javelin, shot put, discus throw and 4x100m relay.