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Vol. 5 Num 1111 Mon. July 16, 2007  
   
Sports


Army crush Air Force


Bangladesh Army thrashed Bangladesh Air Force 13-3 in the opening match of the Inter-Services Swimming and Water Polo competition that began at the Bangladesh Navy Swimming Complex in Banani yesterday.

In the 100m backstroke, Rubel Rana of Navy won gold.

The Army team showed their dominance in the 100m breaststroke as Jahangir Alam and Kamal Hossain won gold and silver respectively.

Meanwhile, in the 4x200m freestyle, Navy grabbed gold, Army silver and Air Force took bronze.

Earlier, acting PSO of the Armed Forces Division Commodore Zarziul Islam inaugurated the meet as chief guest.

Some 157 competitors are taking part in the competition.