Initiative to boost sports activities, bring youth back to the field: Dulu

Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu has said that various initiatives are being undertaken to engage the youth in sports, bring youth back to the field and restore a sporting environment.

"As a result of these measures, sports fields across the country that had become inactive are coming back to life, and young people are returning to the playing fields," he said.

The minister said this while briefing journalists after inspecting the Lalmonirhat District Stadium, the main sports venue in Lalmonirhat, for development on Saturday, said a press release.

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He said, "The government's pre-election manifesto pledged to bring players back to the field. In line with this commitment, the Prime Minister's Gold Cup has been launched."

For various reasons, a significant portion of the youth had previously turned towards drugs instead of sports. Since assuming office, the present government has taken steps to revitalize sports activities, he noted.

Highlighting the sports scenario in Lalmonirhat, Dulu mentioned that there has already been an enthusiastic response regarding the district's playing fields, with young people returning to them.

He announced that the Deputy Commissioner's Football Tournament for teenagers would be formally inaugurated on 10 October. Initiatives are underway to revive the traditional rural sport of Ha-Du-Du, he also mentioned.

The minister said, "Efforts will be made to promote popular sports, including football, Ha-Du-Du, and cricket, at various levels, and support is being provided to clubs that organise sporting events."

Lalmonirhat Deputy Commissioner Md Rashedul Haque Prodhan, District Council Administrator AKM Mominul Haque, officials and political leaders were present on the occasion.

Subsequently, after inspecting the venue for the “Hamar Lalmoni” exhibition event, the minister distributed cheques for grants received from the prime minister's special fund and the Ministry of Social Welfare to the concerned individuals.