Bangladesh archer Sagor Islam finished 45th out of 64 participants in the ranking round of the men’s individual event in the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024 after scoring 652 on Thursday.
“I want to thank the Bangladesh Olympic Association [BOA] for giving me the opportunity to carry the national flag, which is a great honor for me,” said Sagor at the official press conference at the BOA today.
Under the giant steel roof at the Sheikh Russel Roller Skating Stadium in Paltan, adorned with shining banners featuring a smiling photo of archer Sagor Islam raising his index finger triumphantly, the 18-year-old archer looked radiant alongside his mother during a warm reception yesterday.
Bangladesh archer Sagor Islam received a warm reception jointly from the Bangladesh Archery Federation and his sponsor City Group at the Sheikh Russel Roller Skating Stadium on Thursday. The 18-year-old made history by becoming the country's second archer and third athlete overall to earn direct qualification for the Olympics, starting next month in Paris. He secured a spot in the Paris Olympics after progressing into the semifinals of the men's individual recurve event in the Final Olympic Qualification Tournament in Turkey on June 17. Sagor had his mother waiting for him at the venue. City Group announced a cash reward worth Tk 5 lakhs for Sagor for his achievement. Photos: Firoz Ahmed
Bangladesh archer Sagor Islam finished 45th out of 64 participants in the ranking round of the men’s individual event in the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024 after scoring 652 on Thursday.
“I want to thank the Bangladesh Olympic Association [BOA] for giving me the opportunity to carry the national flag, which is a great honor for me,” said Sagor at the official press conference at the BOA today.
Under the giant steel roof at the Sheikh Russel Roller Skating Stadium in Paltan, adorned with shining banners featuring a smiling photo of archer Sagor Islam raising his index finger triumphantly, the 18-year-old archer looked radiant alongside his mother during a warm reception yesterday.
Bangladesh archer Sagor Islam received a warm reception jointly from the Bangladesh Archery Federation and his sponsor City Group at the Sheikh Russel Roller Skating Stadium on Thursday. The 18-year-old made history by becoming the country's second archer and third athlete overall to earn direct qualification for the Olympics, starting next month in Paris. He secured a spot in the Paris Olympics after progressing into the semifinals of the men's individual recurve event in the Final Olympic Qualification Tournament in Turkey on June 17. Sagor had his mother waiting for him at the venue. City Group announced a cash reward worth Tk 5 lakhs for Sagor for his achievement. Photos: Firoz Ahmed
