Registration has begun in Cox’s Bazar for the second season of ‘Notun Kuri Sports’ and the second phase of the Prime Minister’s Gold Cup football tournament, as part of efforts to identify and develop new sporting talent in the district.
Registration is currently underway for athletes in 10 sporting disciplines. A consultation meeting with sports teachers, athletes and sports organisers was also held to discuss preparations for the programmes.
The meeting was held at the Cox’s Bazar Indoor Stadium on Saturday afternoon and was organised jointly by the district administration, District Sports Office and District Education Office.
Cox’s Bazar Deputy Commissioner Md A Mannan attended the meeting as the chief guest. He said the government had launched ‘Notun Kuri Sports’ to identify and nurture new athletes among young people.
“The first phase has already been completed, and registration for the second phase is now underway in Cox’s Bazar. I urge talented athletes from educational institutions and other levels across the district to complete their registration as soon as possible,” he said.
According to the District Sports Association, registration for the second phase of ‘Notun Kuri Sports’ is being conducted in 10 disciplines—football, cricket, kabaddi, athletics, badminton, chess, martial arts (karate, wushu, taekwondo and judo), swimming, volleyball and table tennis.
The registration process began on July 1 and will continue until August 31. Registration is free and can be completed with the assistance of the district and upazila administrations.
The District Sports Association expects more than 16,000 athletes from across Cox’s Bazar to register for the second phase. Organisers have urged prospective participants to complete registration within the stipulated deadline.
District Sports Officer Md Alauddin chaired the meeting. Additional Superintendent of Police (Sadar Circle) Md Shamim Kabir, District Sports Association member-secretary Advocate Mohammad Yusuf, former DSA vice-president Principal Jasim Uddin, Afsar Uddin, former general secretary Advocate Jasim Uddin, former joint general secretary Harun-or-Rashid, district Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal president Fahimur Rahman Fahim and district Tantidal convener Rahman Koko, among others, were present.
Sports teachers, athletes and sports organisers from various educational institutions across the district also attended the consultation meeting.
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