Govt offers financial help for athletes
The government has decided to extend a helping hand to athletes facing financial crisis due to the nationwide shutdown.
"We will initially try to help 1000 players of 27 disciplines by providing Tk 10,000 each. Federations have selected players, who are going through acute financial crisis following the suspension of sporting activities," State Minister for Youth and Sports, Zahid Ahsan Russel, said in video message yesterday.
He informed that they had asked 64 district sports associations to prepare a list of people, whom they are planning to provide Tk 2,000 each per month for the next one year.
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