Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday underlined the need of organising more competitions and training to gain success in international sports platforms, urging the players to play with an attitude of victory.
"We have to arrange more competitions alongside proper training to achieve success in the stages of international sports. The more sports competitions will be arranged, the more our players will attain excellence," she said while addressing a programme at the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) to accord reception and distribute monetary rewards to Bangladesh National Women Football Team for clinching their maiden SAFF Women Championship-22 title.
Twenty-three players of the Bangladesh National Women's Football Team have received cheques of Tk five lakh each and 11 trainers and officers got cheques of Tk two lakh each.
The players later handed over the trophy to the prime minister.
The premier asked the parents to give their children time for playing outside to ensure their sound mental and physical health.
She also asked the youths to engage themselves in sports, culture and literary works to be worthy citizens of the country.
State Minister for Youth and Sports Zahid Ahsan Russel and President of Bangladesh Football Federation Kazi Salahuddin also spoke at the function.
Secretary of Youth and Sports Ministry Mesbah Uddin gave the welcome address.
PM also said that self-confidence and training are needed to acquire excellence and success in sports.
The premier highlighted that the government is working to develop the sports from the grassroots level, for which, they are establishing Sheikh Russel Mini Stadium at every upazila across the country.
