Topu Barman. File Photo

DHAKA, May 5, 2025 (BSS)- The Youth Festival 2025, which was introduced by 
the present government for the first time, held in the beginning of this year 
with great enthusiasm and record participation of athletes across the 
country.

The festival of Youth saw noteworthy engagement from both men and women 
athletes with a particular emphasis on promoting sports and cultural 
activities.

Center-back Topu Barman thinks that this Festival of Youth has been an 
effective step taken by the present government to take sports towards 
development.

Talking to BSS, Topu said: "Definitely this is a positive step taken by the 
present government to take the sports towards development. I think it'll not 
only encourage the budding athletes but also encourage their family because 
when they get a big platform at such a young age, I think it'll enhance their 
interest in sports."

The youth athletes, who live outside of Dhaka, are generally more interested 
in sports, especially, football, cricket and hockey and if this "Festival of 
Youth" can be continued, a good benefit would be obtained at national and 
international level in the future, he said.

Topu said the talented players after initially selected from the "Festival of 
Youth", need better quality training three to six month because when a 
sportsman is selected on the basis of talent, he needs better training to 
develop into a complete sportsman. 

The center-back footballer said: "Basic techniques need to be learned at a 
young age and I think the "Festival of Youth" can be a right platform to 
learn this skill so that better player can come out for the country.

Topu further said the government has taken a positive step to introduce the 
"Festival of Youth" and he emphasized that this kind of sports event needs to 
be continued to bring out more talented players for the country in the 
future.