DHAKA, June 18, 2026 (BSS) - Embracing the national slogan, "When Sports 
becomes a profession, every family get security," the Dhaka District Sports 
Office today (Thursday) organized a sports competition and fun festival for 
children with special needs.

The day-long event was officially inaugurated in the morning at the SWID 
Bangladesh premise under the annual sports programme 2025-26 of the Dhaka 
District Sports Office.

The festival featured a variety of sports and recreational activities 
tailored for children with special needs, including table tennis, badminton, 
boys' sprint races, musical ball-passing games, dance performances, and 
cultural activities. The programme provided participants with an inclusive 
platform to showcase their abilities while promoting confidence, teamwork, 
and enjoyment through sports.

The opening ceremony was graced by legendary athlete, Guinness World Records 
holder, and Independence Award recipient Zobera Rahman Linu as the guest of 
honour.

The programme was presided over by Dr. Md. Shahnewaz Chowdhury, president of 
SWID Bangladesh. Special guests included Saleh Mohammad, vice president of 
SWID Bangladesh, and Md. Mahbubul Munir, secretary general of the 
organization.

Delivering the welcome address, Dhaka district sports officer Suman Kumar 
Mitra said: "This sports competition and fun festival has been organized 
under the annual sports programme of the department of sports.

Through events such as table tennis, badminton, and sprint races, the 
programme provides children with special needs a unique opportunity to 
discover, develop, and showcase their hidden sporting talents."

At the conclusion of the festival, prizes were distributed among the winners' 
of the various competitions.