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UNB, Dhaka

Bangladesh Sports Writers Association (BSWA), affiliated with International Sports Press Association (AIPS), will hold a rally today (Saturday) in observance of the World Sports Writers Day.

The rally earlier scheduled for July 2 was deferred due to inclement weather.

"Tobacco-free sports arena" is the theme of the rally, which will start at 7am from the Public Library and terminate at the Maulana Bhashani National Hockey Stadium.

Sports journalists, sports writers, press photographers, players and organizers have been requested to take part in the rally.

Meanwhile, the BSWA on Thursday accorded a reception to three elderly sports writers Sirajul Islam Bachchu, Ashraf Uddin Khan and Jibon Bose at the National Sports Council Tower.

2-day Rajshahi Divisional Karate begins

UNB, Joypurhat

The 3rd Samsung Rajshahi Divisional Karate Competition, organized by Joypurhat DSA, began Friday at the Joypurhat Sugar Mills auditorium.

Local deputy commissioner Netai Pada Das formally inaugurated the two-day meet as chief guest.

A total of 100 competitors from Rahshahi, Chapainawabganj, Joypurhat, Pabna, Natore, Naogaon, Rangpur, Kurigram and Panchagarh DSAs took part on the opening day of the meet.