DHAKA, Nov 09, 2018 (BSS) – President M Abdul Hamid today urged athletes,
organisers and all concerned to come forward to utilize the indomitable
stamina, courage and potentials of youngsters to attain success in global
sports.
“Utilize the potentials of youngsters to attain success in sports,” he said
while delivering speech at the opening ceremony of “The 17th All Asia Open
Full Contact Karate Championship 2018” at Shaheed Suhrawardy Indoor Stadium,
Mirpur here.
Stressing on implementation of a coordinated plan and its proper execution
to achieve desired success in sports, the President said the government
alongside the sports fans would have to play a significant role in availing
the potentialities in country’s sports.
The head of the state said sports is a very conducive element for society-
development, nation-building and flourishing world civilization.
He said, “In the era of globalization, we have to flourish in the field of
sports, side by side, development in education, culture, industry and
economy.”
Referring to recent successes of the women footballers and youth soccer
team which brought glory and pride for the country through their outstanding
performance, Abdul Hamid said, “We have to set more new and bright examples
in the field of sports in days to come.”
Noting that Karate is the game which teaches the athletes discipline,
patience, tolerance and showing respect to opponents, President Hamid said
this competition would surely uphold the motto of Kyokushin Karate for
building world peace and fraternity.
He appreciated all the 12 million members of Kyokushin Karate and other
concerned who are contributing to their respective society as well as
establishing world peace with the spirit of Kyokushin Karate, “Keep your head
low (modesty), eyes high (ambition), mouth shut (sincerity); base yourself on
filial piety and benefit others.”
At the very outset of his speech, the President paid profound respect to
Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, who showed the dream
of a “Developed Sonar Bangla”, reconstituted a war-ravaged economy and
contributed a lot to the development of country’ sports.
International Karate Organisation (IKO) Kyokushin organised the programme
with IKO Bangladesh chapter’s chief patron and former foreign minister Dr
Dipu Moni, MP, in the chair.
State minister for youth and sports Dr Shree Biren Shikder, MP,
International director of IKO Katsuhito Gorai, Bangladesh chapter general
secretary of IKO Monir Ahmed Bhuiyan, secretaries concerned to the
Bangabhaban, among others, were present.
President Hamid also enjoyed a cultural function including dance of tribal
community and some events of the Karate including stone-breaking.