Personal Correspondent: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina emphasized the importance of providing enhanced training opportunities for children in sports. She stated that by establishing dedicated sports institutions in each category, our youth can develop their athletic abilities from an early age.

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This was stated by her at the opening ceremony of the 52nd Winter National Sports Competition on Wednesday (February 7).

Sheikh Hasina said that not only cricket-football, but all kinds of sports should be given special attention at the secondary level. Inter-school, inter-college and university competition needs to be developed. By doing this, our children will get physical exercise, as well as their mind and mentality will develop more beautifully.

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The Prime Minister also highlighted the remarkable achievements of Bangladeshi children in sports, both domestically and internationally, since the nation's inception. She credited this success to the visionary actions of the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, who initiated sending youth teams to countries like Russia, India, and Vietnam for training soon after independence. She emphasized the need to continue building on this legacy and further advance the development of sports in Bangladesh.

SUN NEWS/MR