Walton getting Sheikh Kamal National Sports Council Award
News Desk || risingbd.com
The National Sports Council (NSC) has announced the first Sheikh Kamal National Sports Council Award-2021.
State Minister for Youth and Sports Zahid Ahsan Russell announced the names of the awardees virtually from Tokyo, Japan on Wednesday (August 4).
The awards will be handed over on the occasion of the birthday of Sheikh Kamal at a function at the Sheikh Kamal auditorium of NSC Tower in the capital on Thursday (August 5).
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is expected to distribute the awards as the chief guest on the virtual platform at 11.00 am on the day.
Recipients of the award are: Lifetime Honor Award - Kazi Mohammad Salahuddin
Athletes- Mahfuza Khatun Shila (swimming), Ruman Sana (archery) and Mabia Akter Simanto (weightlifting).
Sports Organizers- Manzoor Quader and Kya Shai Hra
Emerging Athletes- Akbar Ali (cricket), Fahad Rahman (chess), Unnati Khatun (football)
Federation/Association/Organization - Bangladesh Cricket Board.
Sports Journalist Muhammad Kamruzzaman.
Patron- Walton Group.
Dhaka/AKA