From border to national Kabaddi glory
Sabbir Hossain, Hatibandha (Lalmonirhat)
The kabaddi team of Shah Garibullah Secondary Girls' School from Hatibandha, Lalmonirhat, won the national championship at the 53rd Summer National Sports Competition-2026 in Cumilla.
After winning the final on September 9 and receiving the trophy on September 10, the team returned home to a grand celebration. On September 12, an open-top vehicle parade was held for the winning girls along the Lalmonirhat-Burimari highway.
The team later met the UNO at the Upazila Parishad. Local leaders and sports organizers also congratulated the players. Team members Zakia Sultana Jim and Nure Mumtarin credited their success to hard work and good coaching. Coach Fayzun Nesa Mona said better facilities could help the girls achieve international success. Headmaster Tobibar Rahman and local officials praised the team and promised continued support.
