‘Walton DRU-Sports Festival-2024’ starts with chess event on Monday (October 21, 2024) sponsored by Walton Hitech Industries PLC and organized by Dhaka Reporters Unity.
On this occasion, a press conference was held at DRU’s Sagar-Rooney Auditorium this Saturday afternoon. DRU President Syed Shukur Ali Shubo presided over the press conference highlighting various aspects of the sports festival, General Secretary Mohiuddin, Senior Executive Director of Walton Hi-Tech Industries Plc F.M. Iqbal Bin Anwar (Don) and Additional Executive Director Rabiul Islam Milton.
Sports Secretary Md. Finance Secretary Zakir Hussain, Organizing Secretary Khalid Saifullah, Publicity and Publication Secretary Sushant Kumar Saha, Cultural Secretary Manowar Hossain, Executive Members Saeed Shipon and Rafiq Mridha attended the press conference chaired by Mahbubur Rahman.
In the press conference, Hayam informed that this year’s event has 10 events for male members. They are Chess, Carrom (Singles), Auction Bridge, Call Bridge, Rummy, Athletics (200m), Shot Put, Swimming, Archery and Shooting respectively.
5 events – Athletics (100m), Carrom (Single), Ludu, Shooting and Swimming will be held for women members. Like every year, this year also the best male and female athletes will be awarded cash prizes.
In the press conference, FM Iqbal bin Anwar (Dawn) said, ‘Our relationship with DRU is long. Not only DRU – From Press Club to Bangladesh Sports Writers Association, Bangladesh Sports Journalists Association, Bangladesh Sports Journalists Community, Photo Journalists Association and Crime Reporters Association we are regularly organizing various games. In fact, the Walton family has a close relationship with DRU. Walton has always been there for DRU’s sports organization and will continue to be in the future. We hope that this year’s indoor games will also be very successful as usual. We wish all round success of this event.’
Rabiul Islam Milton said, ‘We sincerely thank Walton for supporting one such sports festival of DRU. Many of us may have played well at one time, participating in various sports. But many of us can no longer involve ourselves in that sport in the rush of life and livelihood. We have the desire to play sports. I believe that you can show your latent desire through this sports festival. Heartfelt thanks to DRU for organizing such a competition for members.’
This event will be supported by the popular brand Marcel.
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