Inter-University sports competition begins at NU

Chess and women's football events of the Inter-University Sports Competition 2026-27 have begun at National University (NU).

The competition was formally inaugurated on Wednesday, organised by the university's Office of Physical Education and Culture Affairs.

Addressing the inaugural ceremony as the chief guest, NU Pro-VC Professor Dr. Mohammad Ali Jinnah said the university had taken various initiatives to promote students' physical well-being and create a joyful learning environment as part of the current government's 'Learning with Happiness' programme.

He said organising sports competitions was one of these initiatives. National University would continue to organise such sports and cultural programmes throughout the academic year, which would play a supportive role in fostering healthy and joyful minds among students, he added.

University Treasurer Prof Dr. Nazmul Hossain attended the programme as a special guest.

Director of the Office of Physical Education and Culture Mohammad Shafiul Karim, the Controller of Examinations, deans of the university, heads of various offices and students, teachers and guardians from different universities also attended the event.

A total of 108 students from 27 universities across the country, including the host National University, are participating in the competition.

Arbiters from the Bangladesh Chess Federation are serving as judges in the chess competition.

Meanwhile, on the opening day, female students from eight universities took part in four matches in the women's football competition at the Bangladesh Open University field.

The four-day competition will conclude with a closing ceremony and prize distribution on October 17. �"BSS