MoU inked between Bangladesh & WEU to promote traditional sports

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed today between the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Bangladesh and the World Ethnosports Union (WEU) to promote traditional sports and cultural cooperation. 

The MoU signing ceremony was held at the headquarters of the World Ethnosports Union in Istanbul, Türkiye, according to a message received here.

The agreement was signed by the Youth and Sports Adviser of Bangladesh, Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain, and the President of the World Ethnosports Union, Necmeddin Bilal Erdogan.

Prior to the signing, the two leaders held a close bilateral meeting where they discussed the importance of traditional games in enriching civilisations and cultures and affirmed mutual cooperation in promoting indigenous sports.

During the meeting, Bilal Erdogan emphasised the vast potential of Bangladesh’s traditional games such as kabaddi, wrestling, “bolikhela”, and boat racing, expressing his keen interest in promoting these sports globally.