DHAKA, June 30, 2026 (BSS) - Online registration process for the second 
edition of "Notun Kuri Sports", a nationwide grassroots sports talent 
identification programme, begins tomorrow (Wednesday) aiming to discover 
promising young athletes and encourage greater participation in sports across 
Bangladesh.

The two-month registration campaign will continue until August 31. Boys and 
girls age 12 to 14, born between September 1, 2012 and August 31, 2014, will 
be eligible to participate. 

To ensure the participation of talented youngsters from remote areas, an 
extensive awareness campaign will be conducted through schools, sports clubs 
and district sports offices.

The second edition has significantly expanded its grassroots reach. While 
only upazila teams advanced to the district stage in the inaugural edition, 
this time competition will allow teams from every union and every ward of 
city corporations to compete directly at the upazila level.

The list of events has also been expanded. In addition to football, cricket, 
kabaddi, athletics, swimming, chess, badminton and martial arts featured in 
the first edition, table tennis and volleyball have been included this time, 
raising the total number of disciplines to 10. 

Organizers believe the expanded programme will provide a broader platform for 
young athletes to showcase and develop their talent.