International "Sailor Chittagong 25 km Race 2023" was held for the first time at Chittagong University campus with the full cooperation of Chittagong University and Chittagong University Alumni Association under the initiative of 'Run Bangladesh'. After the competition, Chittagong University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Shirin Akhtar was present as the chief guest and CU Pro VC (Academic) Professor Benu Kumar Dey was present and spoke as a special guest at the prize distribution ceremony held at CU Central Sports Ground on Friday.
CU former CHAKSU VP Mazharul Haque Shah, Bangladesh Navy Commander Shahnewaz Kabir, CU Assistant Proctor Arup Barua, eminent filmmaker Rifat Mostafa, Run Bangladesh Program Coordinator Md Imtiaz Ahmed spoke at the award ceremony among others.
Program Director MA Ashek Chowdhury Apon conducted the program. Swiss runner Stephane Chessman, champion of the women's 25 km race, expressed her feelings.
CU VC said that exercise and sports are essential for healthy body and beautiful mind. If people of all classes and professions continue to walk regularly, exercise etc., the body will stay healthy and get rid of many diseases. The Vice-Chancellor urged everyone to develop the habit of walking regularly for good health.
Its known that, a total of 650 runners from 12 countries participated in this international running competition held from 6 am, of which 22 were foreigners. Later he distributed prizes among the winners in various categories. In the men's 25 km race, Khandkar Kibria was the champion and Switzerland's runner Stephen Chessman was the champion in the women's race. In addition, 10 km and 5 km races were held in this competition.