Bagerhat Additional Deputy Commissioner Md. Ariful Islam today distributed the prizes to the winners of the swimming competition at Mithapukur in the city. Photo : BSS

BAGERHAT, Feb 19, 2025 (BSS)- On the occasion of Festival of Youth 2025, a 
swimming competition was held at Mithapukur Par in the city with the 
participation of young and senior people on Wednesday.

Additional Deputy Commissioner Md. Ariful Islam formally inaugurated the meet 
as the chief guest, organised by Bagerhat District Administration and 
District Sports Office.

Over 100 swimmers participated in the meet in 14 events which included under-
14 boys' and girls', under-17 boys' and girls', open men's and women's and 
open swimming competition for the above 50-year-old. 

After a long time, the swimmers were happy to participate in the competition.

Swimmer Md. Siam Khan said after a long time such a competition was held in 
Bagerhat.
 
Siam, who is very happy to participate in the competition, said the teenagers 
and youths would stay away from drugs if such competition is organised 
frequently.
 
Md Yusuf, a senior swimmer above 50-year old, said: "I used to participate in 
many swimming competitions when I was young and got many awards. Today, I 
again participated in this competition and finished second position. It feels 
great to participate in such an event."

After the competition, a prize distribution ceremony was held.

Khulna Divisional Physical Education College Principal Md. Mahabubur Rahman, 
Bagerhat Additional Superintendent of Police (sadar circle) Md. Shamim 
Hossain, Deputy Director of Youth Development Department Abdul Quader, 
Assistant Commissioners of Deputy Commissioner's Office Tariq Rahman and 
Labanya Islam, and District Sports Officer Hussain Ahmad were present in the 
prize distribution ceremony.

The District Sports Officer Hussain Ahmad said the Festival of Youth ended in 
Bagerhat through this competition and hoped such competition would continue 
in the future.

Twenty nine sports competitions were organized in the district on the 
occasion of Festival of Youth which started on December 30 last year, he 
informed.
 
Apart from this, District Administration, District Police, Youth Development 
Department, Social Service Department and various other organizations 
organized different activities. 

The Festival of Youth successfully concluded through the swimming 
competition.