Bangladesh Sports Press Association named best in Asia

Bangladesh Sports Press Association delegates pose for photograph with AIPS president Gianni Marlo and AIPS Asia president Hee Don Jung in Seoul, South Korea on Monday.- Press Release

Bangladesh Sports Press Association has received the award of the best sports journalist organisation in Asia. BSPA president Sanat Babla and general secretary Samon Hossain received the prestigious award at the International Sports Press Association Asia Award ceremony held at the Sofitel Ambassador Hotel in Seoul, South Korea, on Monday.

AIPS Asia president Hee Don Jung presented the award, while AIPS president Gianni Marlo was present on the occasion.

This recognition has been given on the basis of the activities of 2022. BSPA has been selected as the best among 30 Asian countries. The second-best was the Nepal Sports Journalists Forum.

The best in seven other categories were recognised at the same event. Three of them have received the Legend of AIPS Asia Award. In addition, Qatar Sports Press Union was recognised as the best event organizer for successfully hosting the FIFA World Cup last year.

In continuation of the past few years, 2022 was also the busiest year for BSPA.

In the year, the organisation organised a grand celebration of its 60th anniversary in addition to other regular events. The 24th Congress of AIPS Asia, where the top 10 sportspersons of Bangladesh were honored, was widely acclaimed.

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