Golden archers return to heroic welcome after Asia Cup triumph

Bangladesh’s triumphant archery team received a rousing grand welcome at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Sunday after clinching gold at the Asia Cup Archery Tournament in Bangkok.

The compound men’s team stormed to glory by defeating Vietnam in the final of Stage-1, marking a historic achievement on the continental stage.

Upon arrival in Dhaka, the champions were greeted with flowers, as Youth and Sports Secretary Md Mahbub-ul-Alam welcomed the team on behalf of State Minister Aminul Haque.

Mahbub praised their performances, congratulating players, coaches and officials for lifting the national flag with pride.

“Winning gold against Vietnam in a tournament like the Asia Cup is a matter of immense pride for our country,” he said. “I firmly believe this team will achieve even greater success on the global stage.”

The tournament, held in Bangkok, showcased Bangladesh’s growing strength in archery, with the gold medal reinforcing the nation’s rising reputation in international competition.