With the slogan of "Center of Excellence", a Sports Institute is set to be built in Bangladesh for the first time by the initiative of Youth and Sports ministry, reports BSS.

The main goal of building the sports institute is to achieve national laurel through increasing the physical and mental capabilities of athletes, developing sports techniques and leadership qualities.

Mohiuddin Ahmed, the secretary of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, was also present at that time.

"Discussions are going on to set up a Sports Institute which will provide specialized sports services and infrastructural facilities through effective collaboration with national and international renowned sports institutions," the sports adviser said.

"Our goal is to produce skilled athletes of international standards and achieving higher results at the international level. Many developed countries including the United Kingdom (UK), The United States of America (USA), China, France have achieved incredible success in the field of sports by combining sports and science in impeccable way.

Bangladesh also wants to reach that goal through Bangladesh Sports Institute."

He further said that experts from Bangladesh and outside of the country will join sports institute to train the athletes in to bid achieve the target.

"To ensure the quality of service and achieving the desired results, experts from the country and outside of the country will join the Bangladesh Sports Institute. Ministry of Youth and Sports is committed to execute this project as early as possible. As a center of excellence, the Bangladesh Sports Institute will be a blessing for the sports fraternity."

The sports adviser said that his ministry is taking various initiatives to  maintain a fair environment and activities in all areas of the sports arena.

Bd-pratidin English/Tanvir Raihan