Dhaka, Dec. 27 -- The final phase of the 'Festival of Youth 2025 National Kabaddi (Men's and Women's) Championship' began at Shaheed Captain M Mansur Ali National Handball Stadium in the capital on Friday.

National Sports Council (NSC) Director (Sports) Mohammad Aminul Ehsan formally inaugurated the meet as the chief guest. Bangladesh Kabaddi Federation (BKF) General Secretary SM Newaz Sohag, and Joint Secretary Abdul Haque, along with other officials of the federation, were also present during the opening ceremony.

Speaking as the chief guest, NSC Director (Sports) Mohammad Aminul Ehsan expressed optimism about the country's kabaddi, saying that "The national game kabaddi has the most potential. We won bronze in the last Women's World ...