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DHAKA, July 3, 2026 (BSS) - Two new national records were set on the opening
day of the 40th National Junior (Age-Group) Athletics Championship, as
athletes from BKSP and Narail District Sports Association (DSA) produced
outstanding performances.
In the Under-18 boys' discus throw, Sayed Mushfiq Hossain of the Bangladesh
Krira Shikkha Protishtan (BKSP) established a new national record with a
throw of 39.58 meters, surpassing the previous mark of 38.22 metres set by Md
Masum Ahmed of the Pabna DSA in 2019.
Another national record came in the Under-18 girls' 1,500 metres, where
Khadija Khatun of the Narail DSA clocked 5:12.70 seconds to eclipse the
previous record of 5:15.03 seconds, set by Smriti Akter of the Kishoreganj
District Sports Association in 2024.
Meanwhile in the Under-16 boys' 100 meters, Jahidul Islam of BKSP emerged as
the fastest boy, clocking 11.03 seconds. His BKSP teammate Rafia Khatun won
the Under-16 girls' 100 meters, becoming the fastest girl with a time of
13.06 seconds.
In the Under-18 boys' 100 meters, Rifat Sheikh of BKSP was crowned the
fastest boy after recording 11.03 seconds. Sabina Akter Ruby of Bangladesh
Ansar and Village Defence Party (VDP) claimed the Under-18 girls' 100 meters
title, finishing in 12.40 seconds to become the fastest girl in her category.
A total of fifteen events were completed on the opening day of the three-day
championship.
BKSP dominated the medal standings, collecting 18 medals-including 10 gold,
five silver and three bronze to top the table.
Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Party (VDP) occupied second place with
seven medals, comprising one gold, five silver and one bronze.
The Rajshahi District Sports Association was third with two medals-one gold
and one bronze.
Earlier, Youth and Sports Secretary Mahbub-ul-Alam formally opened the meet
as the chief guest, organized by the Bangladesh Athletics Federation (BAF).
The opening ceremony was presided over by Major General (retd.) Dr. Md.
Nayeem Ashfaq Chowdhury, president of BAF.
