Hosts Chattogram District emerged Chattogram Divisional champions in the Sheikh Kamal 2nd Bangladesh Youth Games' 2023 that concluded on Sunday (January 22) at the MA Aziz Stadium in the port city here.

Chattogram District  secured 18 gold medals to be the champion while Cumilla District finished runners-up bagging 16 gold medals.

In the meet's Badminton competition, Sifatullah Galib and Aynal Tajrian of Chattogram District earned triple crown by winning singles, doubles and mixed doubles titles. 

Secretary General of Bangladesh Olympic Association (BOA) Syed Shaheed Reza was the chief guest at the closing ceremony of the week-long meet on Sunday and distributed the prizes.

President of Bangladesh District and Divisional Sports Organizers Parishad and former Chittagong City Corporation Mayor AJM Nasiruddin was also present as the guest honor at the function, chaired by Additional Divisional Commissioner (General) of Chattogram Dr. Prakash Kanti Chowdhury.

CMP Police Commissioner Krishna Pada Roy, among others was also present on the occasion.

Earlier on last Monday, hosts Chattogram District team also emerged champions in Handball competition beating Bandarban District by 27-22 goals in the final, also at the MA Aziz Stadium.     

Some 700 (Under-17) promising athletes, who are qualified from upazila levels of eleven districts of Chattogram Division, took part in the week-long meet that began on January 16.

The final phase of the meet will be held in Dhaka from February 26 to March 4.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate the final phase of the meet on February 26 at the Army Stadium in Banani. Dhaka.