The 36th National Junior (age group) Athletics competition will begin from Friday (November 27) at Bangabandhu National Stadium in the city on occasion of birth centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.Railways Minister Nurul Islam Sujan, MP, is expected to inaugurate the two-day meet as the chief guest at 3 pm, organised by Bangladesh Athletics Federation (BAF). Advocate Saifuzzaman Shikhor ,MP, will present as the special guest in the opening ceremony.
Talking to BSS on Tuesday BAF general secretary advocate Abdur Rokib Montu said despite the Covid-19 situation, a number of districts across the country have responded to take part in the two-day meet.
However the exact number of participating districts will be known after players’ medical, he added.
