RAJSHAHI, Jan 15, 2024 (BSS)- A month-long intensive football training for
the under-15 boys began on Sunday aimed at building them as competent
football players.

Rajshahi District Sports Association (RDSA) is hosting the training at the
Liberation War Memorial Stadium supported by Bangladesh Sports Council.
 
A total of 25 scrutinized boys from different upazila-level clubs and
educational institutions are taking part in the training.

Deputy Commissioner (DC) and RDSA President Shamim Ahmed opened the training
through releasing balloons and festoons as the chief guest with District
Education Officer Jahangir Hossain in the chair.

Additional DC Kolyan Chowdhury and RDSA General Secretary Wahedun Nabi were
present, among others.

Speaking on the occasion, DC Shamim said there are immense potentialities
among the boys and the government has taken time-fitting steps to make them
fit for the sports arena, including football, through flourishing their
latent talents.

He urged the participating boys to receive the training properly and
attentively so that they could build themselves as worthy citizens of the
nation.