Last year's champion Shahjalal and runner-up Jibon Boli did not participate in this year's competition
Dipu Chakma wins first gold for Bangladesh in SA Games
Dipu Chakma has bagged the first gold medal for Bangladesh in the Taekwondo event of the 13th South Asian Games in Nepal.
Published : 2 Dec 2019, 07:42 AM
Updated : 2 Dec 2019, 10:02 AM
He scored 8.28 points and 7.96 points in the 29 (plus) age category.
“I have come here to represent my country. I still cannot believe that I won the gold medal. I cannot express my feelings in words,” said Dipu.
Earlier in the day, Humaira Akhter Antara won a bronze medal in the women's individual kata event of karate.
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