Skaters from Bogura have once again made their mark in Dhaka, winning seven medals, including five gold, one silver and one bronze, at the Club Champions Speed Skating Competition. competition was jointly organised by Basabo Skating Academy and Joy Skating Club and held on Friday at Basabo Sand Field in the capital.
Ashraful Islam Rahit, coach of Bogura Roller Skating Club, disclosed the information on Sunday. Around 400 skaters from 12 clubs in Dhaka and different parts of country, including Rajshahi, Natore, Bogura and Bhola, participated in competition. The events were held in 21 categories across eight groups. Young skaters from the northern region put up an impressive performance.
Eleven skaters from Bogura Roller Skating Club and Bogura Cantonment Skating Club took part in competition. Competing in six events across four age groups for skaters aged between six and 12, they secured seven medals. The gold medallists were Adiyyat Islam Duronto, Shahriar Kabir Smaran, Muhtadi Zaman, Nusaiba Binte Hasan and Mahi Islam Mahi. Jafnun Alam Maria won a silver medal, while S Jahan Ziha secured a bronze medal.
At the conclusion of competition, prizes were distributed among the winners by Habibur Rashid Habib MP, State Minister for Railways and Roads and Highways Division.
Bangladesh Roller Skating Federation president Dr Kamruzzaman Kaiser, general secretary Lutfor Rahman, and joint secretary Mohammad Nadim, were present as special guests. The competition was conducted by Mohammad Javed, head of the Technical Committee of Bangladesh Roller Skating Federation.