Police chief encourages kabaddi teams ahead of Asian Beach Games test
Daily Sun Report, Dhaka
Published: 16 Apr 2026, 04:59 PM
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Bangladesh men’s and women’s kabaddi teams received a timely boost in morale on Thursday after meeting the Inspector General of Police ahead of the 6th Asian Beach Games in China.
The continental event is set to commence on 22 April in Sanya, located in China’s Hainan Province.
Men’s team coach Badsha Mia and women’s team coach Shahnaz Parvin Maleka also attended the programme.
Federation Treasurer Masudur Rahman Chunnu was present alongside players from both national squads.
Before their departure, the national kabaddi players paid a courtesy visit to Md Ali Hossain Fakir, Inspector General of Police and President of the Bangladesh Kabaddi Federation.
During the meeting, he motivated the players, urging them to compete with courage and discipline while representing Bangladesh with pride on the international stage.
The president also encouraged both teams to give their utmost effort against Asia’s leading kabaddi nations at the prestigious beach competition.
Senior federation officials were present at the meeting, highlighting the significance of the occasion for Bangladesh kabaddi.
Among those in attendance were General Secretary SM Newaz Sohag and Joint Secretary and team official Israel Howlader.
Bangladesh will participate in the kabaddi event at the Asian Beach Games with the objective of delivering a strong performance on the continental stage.