DHAKA, August 18, 2024 (BSS)- With the slogan of "Center of Excellence", a 
Sports Institute is set to be built in Bangladesh for the first time by the 
initiative of Youth and Sports ministry.

The main goal of building the sports institute is to achieve national laurel 
through increasing the physical and mental capabilities of athletes, 
developing sports techniques and leadership qualities. 

Asif Mahmud Sajeeb Bhuiyan, the adviser of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, 
briefed the media about the plans and actions in this regard today at a press 
conference at the Secretariat here. 

Mohiuddin Ahmed, the secretary of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, was also 
present at that time.
 
"Discussions are going on to set up a Sports Institute which will provide 
specialized sports services and infrastructural facilities through effective 
collaboration with national and international renowned sports institutions," 
the sports adviser said.

"Our goal is to produce skilled athletes of international standards and 
achieving higher results at the international level. Many developed countries 
including the United Kingdom (UK), The United States of America (USA), China, 
France have achieved incredible success in the field of sports by combining 
sports and science in impeccable way. 

Bangladesh also wants to reach that goal through Bangladesh Sports 
Institute."

He further said that experts from Bangladesh and outside of the country will 
join sports institute to train the athletes in to bid achieve the target.

"To ensure the quality of service and achieving the desired results, experts 
from the country and outside of the country will join the Bangladesh Sports 
Institute. Ministry of Youth and Sports is committed to execute this project 
as early as possible. As a center of excellence, the Bangladesh Sports 
Institute will be a blessing for the sports fraternity."

The sports adviser said that his ministry is taking various initiatives to 
maintain a fair environment and activities in all areas of the sports arena.