DHAKA, June 27, 2024 (BSS)- Bangladesh Customs dominated the first day of the 1st International Open Veteran Athletics Championship that began from today (Thursday) at Bangabandhu National Stadium (BNS) in the city.

A total of 58 events have been decided on the first day with Bangladesh Customs dominating the medal tally securing 41 medal including 23 gold, 11 silver and seven bronze medals while Masters Games Association of Bengal India placed at second position with 37 medals including 17 gold, 14 silver and six bronze medals.

Sri Lanka stood at third position on the medal tally with nine medals including six gold and three silver medals. 

Earlier, Bangladesh Athletics Federation (BAF) and Dhaka Metropolitan Police's joint commissioner, Mohammad Zayedul Alam formally inaugurated the three-day meet as the chief guest.

BAF general secretary Advocate Abdur Rakib (Montu) was present there as the special guest.

BAF executive member Faruqul Islam presided over the opening ceremony.