The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

Corporal Abu Abdullah set a new national mark in the 100-meter sprint of Bangladesh Army Annual Athletics Championship with a timing of 10.13 seconds on the closing day of the meet at the Army Stadium in Banani on Tuesday.

Abu Abdullah, an athlete of Comilla Area team, bettered the event's previous record of 10.30 seconds and was adjudged the best athlete of the meet.

Jessore Area team emerged champions securing 128 points while Rangpur Area team finished runners-up with 120 points.

On the closing day (Tuesday), Sepoy Shahidul Islam of Rangpur Area team earned the gold in the 800 meter run while Chittgaong Area team bagged the gold in the 4x400 meter relay race.

Chief of General Staff of Bangladesh Army Maj Gen Sina Ibn Jamali witnessed some events on the final day as chief guest and later distributed medals and trophies.