Published: 11:40 AM, 05 July 2026
Two National records on opening day of National Jr Athletics
Two new national records were set on the opening day of the 40th National Junior (Age-Group) Athletics Championship, as athletes from BKSP and Narail District Sports Association (DSA) produced outstanding performances.
In the Under-18 boys' discus throw, SayedMushfiqHossain of the Bangladesh KriraShikkhaProtishtan (BKSP) established a new national record with a throw of 39.58 meters, surpassing the previous mark of 38.22 metres set by MdMasum Ahmed of the Pabna DSA in 2019.
Another national record came in the Under-18 girls' 1,500 metres, where Khadija Khatun of the Narail DSA clocked 5:12.70 seconds to eclipse the previous record of 5:15.03 seconds, set by SmritiAkter of the KishoreganjDistrict Sports Association in 2024.
Meanwhile in the Under-16 boys' 100 meters, Jahidul Islam of BKSP emerged as the fastest boy, clocking 11.03 seconds. His BKSP teammate RafiaKhatun won the Under-16 girls' 100 meters, becoming the fastest girl with a time of 13.06 seconds.
In the Under-18 boys' 100 meters, RifatSheikh of BKSP was crowned the fastest boy after recording 11.03 seconds.
Sabina Akter Ruby of Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Party (VDP) claimed the Under-18 girls' 100 meters title, finishing in 12.40 seconds to become the fastest girl in her category.
A total of fifteen events were completed on the opening day of the three-day championship.
BKSP dominated the medal standings, collecting 18 medals-including 10 gold, five silver and three bronze to top the table.
Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Party (VDP) occupied second place with seven medals, comprising one gold, five silver and one bronze.
The Rajshahi District Sports Association was third with two medals-one gold and one bronze.
Earlier, Youth and Sports Secretary Mahbub-ul-Alam formally opened the meet as the chief guest, organized by the Bangladesh Athletics Federation (BAF).
The opening ceremony was presided over by Major General (retd.) Dr. Md. NayeemAshfaqChowdhury, president of BAF.
