Kushtia Swimmer Jui Honoured with Grand Reception After Winning 10 Gold Medals
Jui Akter, a talented swimmer from Sadarpara village in Mirpur Upazila of Kushtia, has brought honour to her district by winning 12 medals, including 10 gold and two silver, at the 35th National Swimming, Diving and Water Polo Competition. She achieved this success while competing for the Bangladesh Army.
Her success has brought great joy to the sports community in Kushtia. After returning to her home district, she received several grand receptions from local people and different organisations.
At this year’s competition, Ms. Jui took part in the 200, 400, 800 and 1,500-metre freestyle events, the 50 and 100-metre butterfly events, individual events and different relay events.
She won gold medals in several events, including the 4,200-metre freestyle, 4×100-metre relay and different medley events. She also won silver medals in the 4×100-metre freestyle and mixed relay events. As recognition for winning the highest number of gold medals in the competition, she received an e-bike as a prize.
Ms. Jui first learned swimming at the Amla Sagarkhali Swimming Club in her area. Later, she improved her skills through advanced training at the Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishtan (BKSP). She is now a proud member of the Bangladesh Army.
Last Friday afternoon, Jui arrived at the Majampur Gate bus stand in Kushtia. Local people welcomed her with a grand reception.
Mezbah Uddin Pintu, member secretary of the Kushtia District Sports Association, said Amla is a strong centre for swimming and a good place for producing talented swimmers. He said local organisers are working with care to develop swimming and train skilled swimmers. He also said more plans could be taken in the future to develop swimming in Kushtia.
Akhtaruzzaman Kajal, a director of the Kushtia Chamber of Commerce, said they were proud of Jui’s success as a daughter of Kushtia. He said winning 12 medals, including 10 gold, at the national level was an amazing achievement. He added that she needs proper support to continue her success.
Mohammad Abdur Rashid, former general secretary of the Kushtia District Sports Association, and swimming supporter Amirul Islam said Ms. Jui is a very talented and skilled swimmer. They said her continued success is a proud achievement in the history of swimming in Kushtia.
Kazi Rafiquur Rahman, former president of the District Sports Association, said efforts to develop swimmers through local ponds and water bodies in the past had now brought results through Jui’s success.
Advocate Mosaddeq Ali Moni, former assistant general secretary of the District Sports Association, also stressed the need for proper training and facilities for swimmers in the district.
Jui Akter also received a grand reception from the people of Mirpur, Amla and Sadarpara. The Amla Sadarpara Sports Development Association organised the event.
Among those present were former national cycling champion Mohammad Mosharraf Hossain Musha, the association’s president Mohammad Rafiqul Islam, members Mohammad Janarul Islam and Mohammad Monirul Islam, local businessmen Mohammad Asadul Haque Milton and Sufi Al Asad Biplob, Rocky Biswas, teacher Mohammad Obaidullah Pintu, Toufiqul Rahman Touhid and journalist Mamunul Islam Jhontu. Other respected local people also attended.
At the reception, Jui Akter became emotional and said that everyone’s prayers and love had helped her achieve this success. She said the sincere love of local people had greatly inspired her.
She expressed hope that she would win more medals at international events in the future and bring honour to Bangladesh and Kushtia.
People in the area now have high hopes for the talented swimmer from Sadarpara. They believe Jui will achieve new success at the international level and bring more honour to the country’s sports.
