Dhaka:A total of sixteen new national records were established during the Max Group 35th National Swimming, Diving and Water Polo Competition after the third day's events held at the Syed Nazrul Islam National Swimming Complex in Mirpur.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, two new national records were set on the third day, bringing the overall tally to sixteen. The competition, which began on October 28 and is set to conclude tomorrow, witnessed six records on the first day and eight on the second day.
Bangladesh Navy has maintained its dominance in the medal standings, having secured 28 gold, 18 silver, and 13 bronze medals up to the third day. Meanwhile, Bangladesh Army stands second with 12 gold, 18 silver, and 22 bronze medals. BKSP collected two silver and six bronze medals, and Nikli Swimming Club won two bronze medals.
The closing and prize-giving ceremony is scheduled for 320 pm tomorrow, with Chief of Naval Staff and Bangladesh Swimming Federation President Admiral Khondkar Misbah ul Azim expected to attend as the chief guest. National Sports Council Executive Director Md. Daulatuzzaman Khan, NSC Director (Sports) Mohammad Zahed Parvez Chowdhury, and Max Group Chairman and Bangladesh Swimming Federation Senior Vice-President Engineer Golam Mohammad Alamgir will be present as special guests. Bangladesh Swimming Federation General Secretary Syed Aminul Haque Dewan Sajal will preside over the ceremony.