China Ambassador Cup Wushu begins

The eighth China Ambassador Cup Wushu Championship began at the Shaheed Suhrawardy Indoor Stadium in Mirpur on Saturdaywith the participation of 279 athletes from 19 clubs.

Former Air Vice-Marshal and Member of Parliament Altaf Hossain Choudhury formally inaugurated the meet as the chief guest.

Speaking as the chief guest, he said sports can play an important role in keeping young people healthy and helping them build a better society.

Bangladesh Wushu Federation (BWF) General Secretary Didar Hasan Dipu, who was present in the opening ceremony, said the federation is moving forward with a long-term plan to win medals in Wushu at the Asian level.

As part of this initiative, the federation is going to organise the South Asian Junior Wushu Championship to develop young athletes and prepare them for international competition.

BWF President Saiful Islam Bhuiyan, Tournament Committee Chairman SM Shahidul Islam Bhuiyan were present, among others, in the opening ceremony.