Inter-University sports competition begins at National University

GAZIPUR: The chess and girls' football events of the Inter-University Sports Competition 2026-27 began at National University on Wednesday.

The competition, organised by the Department of Physical Education and Culture of National University, was formally inaugurated by Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Mohammad Ali Jinnah.

Speaking as the chief guest, he said National University had taken various initiatives to create a healthy and joyful learning environment for students as part of the current government's "Learning with Happiness" programme. Organising the sports competition was one such initiative.

He added that National University would organise sports and cultural programmes throughout the academic year to help create a healthy and joyful mental environment for students.

University Treasurer Professor Dr Nazmul Hossain attended the event as the special guest.

Mohammad Shafiul Karim, director of the Department of Physical Education and Culture, the controller of examinations, deans, heads of various departments, students, teachers and guardians of students from participating universities were also present.

A total of 108 students from 27 universities across the country, including the host National University, are taking part in the competition. Judges from the Bangladesh Chess Federation officiated in the chess events. Meanwhile, on the opening day, students from eight universities competed in four matches in the girls' football event at the Bangladesh Open University ground.

The four-day competition will conclude on October 17.