The Saif Power Battery 32nd National Age Group Swimming and Diving competition (boys’ and girls’) begins today at Syed Nazrul Islam Swimming Complex at Mirpur in the city.
A total of 789 boys’ and girls’ participants from 71 teams including one divisional sports association, 23 district sports associations, 45 swimming clubs, Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Prothistan and Bangladesh Ansar are expected to take part in the three-day meet.
However the numbers of the final player will be fixed after medical Test which will be held tomorrow. In the age group competition, the boys’ and girls’ in five groups (U-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-17 and 18-20) will take part in the meet, sponsored by Saif Powertec Limited and organized by Bangladesh Swimming Federation (BSF).
Of the total competition budget of Taka twenty lacs sponsor Saif Powertec Limited handed over cheque of Taka twenty lacs to run the competition. The champion and runner-up of team event team will get trophy while the best boys’ and girls’ swimmers will have individual trophy.
Besides, those who will able to create new national record will be awarded with cash prize.
