Bangladesh ended their campaign as junior runners-up at the 8th NECOS International Judo Championship, winning four gold medals and one bronze on the final day of competition in Kathmandu, Nepal.
The tournament was held at the Multipurpose Martial Arts Centre in Naya Bazar, where Bangladesh added two more gold medals on the concluding day. Fabiha Bushra dominated the women’s +70kg category to secure gold, while Shahin Ahmed topped the podium in the men’s −73kg event.
Earlier, on the second day, Aziza Aleya Leon won gold in the girls’ Under-18 cadet +53kg division. Usaching Marma Bijoy claimed gold in the boys’ cadet +62kg event, and Remi Hasi earned bronze in the girls’ −45kg category.
Bangladesh’s final medal tally stood at four golds and one bronze, enough to secure the runners-up position in the junior category.
Fabiha Bushra was also named the tournament’s best player after emphatic wins in the knockout stages. She defeated her semi-final opponent in just four seconds and sealed the final inside 30 seconds, underlining her dominance.
The international meet was organised by the National Judo Association under the Nepal Sports Federation. Around 300 judokas from 15 clubs of host nation Nepal, along with participants from Bangladesh and Bhutan, took part.
Bangladesh fielded a six-member squad comprising three boys and three girls, all representing Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishtan.
Dr Lutfur Rahman served as team manager. Md Abu Bakar Siddiq was the team coach, while Mymensingh District Sports Officer Al-Amin travelled as the team official.
