DHAKA, Apr 12, 2022 (BSS) - Bangladesh Gymnastics Federation (BGF) has
accorded a warm reception to the talented gymnasts of the Bangabandhu 5th
Central South Asian Artistic Gymnastics Championship-2021.

State Minister for Youth and Sports Mohammad Zahid Ahsan Russel, MP, was
present as the chief guest at the reception ceremony, presided over by the
BGF's president Sheikh Bashir Ahmed Mamun held today (Tuesday) at conference
room of National Sports Council in the city.

Youth and Sports Secretary Mesbah Uddin was also present there as the special
guest.

The State Minister congratulated all the participating players, coaches and
officials for the good results of Bangladesh team in the International
Gymnastics Competition and at the same time he hoped that this success would
continue in the future as well.

Russel said that the history of success in the field of sports is being
written one after another due to the unwavering support, overall cooperation
and strong direction of the Prime Minister.

BGF's president Sheikh Bashir Ahmed Mamun said "It was an international
competition in where a strong team like India was among the six participating
countries. That is why winning the award from there is a great achievement
for us."

The prominent sports organizer also said that "The gymnasts of Bangladesh
will be able to achieve more success if they get proper patronage."

The Bangabandhu 5th Central South Asian Artistic Gymnastics Championship, the
International Gymnastics Competition, was held on October 26-31 last year
marking the birth centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh
Mujibur Rahman.

Six countries including host Bangladesh took part in this competition. The
other countries are Uzbekistan, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

In that international competition, Bangladesh Gymnastics team won bronze
medal as a teamevent. Host gymnast Rajiv Chakma also won a silver medal in
the floor exercise competition and a bronze medal in the vaulting table
competition. Bonfuli Chakma won a bronze medal in the women's vaulting table
competition.

Bangladesh team was given a cash prize of Taka one lakh for winning the team
event bronze medal at the reception ceremony. The members of the Bangladesh
team are Abu Saeed Rafi, Rajib Chakma, Sajid Haque and Prenthai.

 Rajib Chakma received a cash prize of Taka one lakh for winning a silver
medal and more Taka sixty thousand for winning a bronze medal.

Female gymnast Bonfuli Chakma was given a cash prize of Taka sixty thousand
for winning a bronze medal in the competition. Besides, the coaches and
officials of the federation were given cash prize money of Taka one lakh and
ninety thousand.