KMP launches first Community Police Kabaddi Championship

KHULNA, Oct 3: The first Community Police Kabaddi Championship-2026 was inaugurated at the Police Lines in Boyra area of the city on Saturday morning.

Khulna Metropolitan Police (KMP) Commissioner Md Sazzadur Rahman formally inaugurated the tournament by releasing balloons, festoons and pigeons.

The championship is being held under the slogan “Say No to Drugs, Eliminate Juvenile Gangs, Build a Healthy and Strong Life.”

Teams have been formed with selected players aged below 20 from eight police station areas under the KMP. The selected players have been registered, while their performances will be assessed through prescribed evaluation forms after each match.

Addressing the inaugural ceremony, the police commissioner thanked the guests, leaders of the district sports association, officials of the Kabaddi Federation, referees and participating players.

He said greater involvement in sports and cultural activities was essential to address various social problems in Khulna. He also expressed gratitude to the organisers, sponsors and supporting individuals and institutions for their contributions to the tournament, including venue decoration and transportation of players. He hoped that the championship would be completed successfully and achieves its objectives.