Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishtan (BKSP) comfortably maintained their top slot on the 2nd day of the four-day 37th National Age Group Swimming and Diving Competition' 25 securing 34 gold, 35 silver and 14 bronze at the Syed Nazrul Islam National Swimming Complex in Mirpur on Thursday.
A total of 28 events were decided on the 2nd day of the four-day meet in addition to 24 events finalized on the first day (Wednesday).
Shilaidah Swimming Club followed the leader distantly with two ne gold, four silver and five bronzes while Bogura Swimming Club are in the 3rd slot with two gold, one silver and three bronze medals.
Maisha Akhter Mim, a BKSP swimmer of 15-17 years age group, was the most successful among the girls swimmers winning five gold medals featuring a new national record in the girls 100 meter sprint.
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Nijum Akhter, another BKSP girls swimmer of 13-14 years age group, followed the Maisha Akhter Mim with four gold and two silver medals.
BKSP swimmer Mohammad Sujon Miah of 15-17 years age group, dominating the boys group securing three gold and one silver medal.
Some 550 promising swimmers of 80 teams from different districts, divisions, swimming clubs and BKSP, divided in five age groups ( U-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-17 and 18 years) , are competing in 100 swimming and four diving events.
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BSF president and Chief of Bangladesh Navy Admiral Mohammad Nazmul Hassan will be the chief guest at the meet's closing function on Saturday and he will distribute the prizes among the winners.