The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

Bangladesh Ansar emerged champions in the NCC Bank 32nd National Cycling Championship securing 17 gold, 9 silver and 7 bronze medals in the meet that concluded at the Outer Stadium here Saturday.

Bangladesh Rifles finished distant runners-up collecting three gold, three silver and four bronze medals while Chittagong DSA placed third with two gold medals.

Tofazzel Hossain, chairman of the meet sponsor NCC Bank, was the chief guest at the closing function and distributed the prizes.

Some 100 cyclists from 18 teams took part in the three-day meet for the top slot of the 12 men's and 11 women's events.