Dhamrai did not just win trophies. It made a statement about where Bangladesh kabaddi’s future might come from. On a festive Tuesday at the National Kabaddi Stadium, Dhamrai schools owned both finals and owned the moment.
In the boys’ final, Harding Government High School faced Civil Aviation School and College, but the contest tilted quickly. Harding imposed control through smarter raids and tighter defence, stretching the score to a 65–41 win. They forced mistakes, punished hesitations and never let the game breathe.
The girls’ final followed the same script. Hamida Afaz Girls’ High School pressed early, raided with confidence and landed a decisive all-out after the break. The 56–37 scoreline told a clear story of dominance rather than drama.
After handing over the trophies, Bangladesh Olympic Association secretary general Zobayedur Rahman Rana placed the wins into a bigger picture. “The Kabaddi Federation is doing very well,” he said, pointing to the successful Women’s World Cup and recent results. “These school tournaments will create the pipeline for the future.”
That pipeline matters. Bangladesh have long spoken about grassroots systems, but Dhamrai delivered proof on the mat. Two finals, two titles, one clear pathway.
Kabaddi Federation general secretary SM Newaz Sohag echoed that promise with intent. “We will continue school kabaddi,” he said. “Talented players will come from here and enter long-term training.”
He also added a condition that rang familiar. “With support from the government and the Olympic Association, kabaddi will bounce back,” Sohag said. The ambition sounded real because the evidence stood right in front of him.
Victory Day ended with medals, smiles and loud cheers. Yet the real win sat beneath the surface. Dhamrai showed that when schools invest, structure follows, and results arrive fast.
