UNB, Dhaka :
Bangladesh is capable of hosting international beach games as the country has the world’s longest sea beach in Cox’s Bazar along side the experiences of hosting many international games events including the ICC World Cup Cricket.
“If we take initiative in a proper way, it won’t be difficult for us to host international games like Asian or South Asian Beach Games,” said Mohammad Abdul Karim, Chef de mission of Bangladesh contingent and former principal secretary to the Prime Minister Office.
Talking to UNB at Karon Beach in Phuket recently, he also shared his experiences on the ongoing 4th Asian Beach Games.
Abdul Karim, who is also the President of Bangladesh Table Tennis Federation, said the total game arrangement was good although they had some limitations, especially during the opening ceremony.
“Their security measure is very good, but their liaison officer/staff, deputed driver cannot understand and speak English properly causing sufferings for us. Some of our contingent members did not get food on the very first day (November 13).
“Moreover, we had to wait for more than two hours on the street amid a hot temperature before the opening ceremony and later were forced to witness the ceremony in heavy rain at a roofless stadium near the beach side,” he added.
About the participation of Bangladesh in unfamiliar beach games, Chef de mission of Bangladesh said: “We’ve to take part in the international games on regular basis for the exposure of our athletes and also to overcome their shakiness… we’re also participating in the ongoing games for the same purpose though we’ve a little medal chance except in kabaddi.”
Member of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Youth and Sports Ministry Naimur Rahman Durjoy, also in Phuket as a games delegate, said: “This time Bangladesh team is under prepared. They are physically and technically inferior compared to many other Asian countries.”
“Moreover, they have food and nutrition problems. But Bangladesh would have to participate in the international games for experience and exposure,” he added.
Bangladesh is capable of hosting international beach games as the country has the world’s longest sea beach in Cox’s Bazar along side the experiences of hosting many international games events including the ICC World Cup Cricket.
“If we take initiative in a proper way, it won’t be difficult for us to host international games like Asian or South Asian Beach Games,” said Mohammad Abdul Karim, Chef de mission of Bangladesh contingent and former principal secretary to the Prime Minister Office.
Talking to UNB at Karon Beach in Phuket recently, he also shared his experiences on the ongoing 4th Asian Beach Games.
Abdul Karim, who is also the President of Bangladesh Table Tennis Federation, said the total game arrangement was good although they had some limitations, especially during the opening ceremony.
“Their security measure is very good, but their liaison officer/staff, deputed driver cannot understand and speak English properly causing sufferings for us. Some of our contingent members did not get food on the very first day (November 13).
“Moreover, we had to wait for more than two hours on the street amid a hot temperature before the opening ceremony and later were forced to witness the ceremony in heavy rain at a roofless stadium near the beach side,” he added.
About the participation of Bangladesh in unfamiliar beach games, Chef de mission of Bangladesh said: “We’ve to take part in the international games on regular basis for the exposure of our athletes and also to overcome their shakiness… we’re also participating in the ongoing games for the same purpose though we’ve a little medal chance except in kabaddi.”
Member of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Youth and Sports Ministry Naimur Rahman Durjoy, also in Phuket as a games delegate, said: “This time Bangladesh team is under prepared. They are physically and technically inferior compared to many other Asian countries.”
“Moreover, they have food and nutrition problems. But Bangladesh would have to participate in the international games for experience and exposure,” he added.
