Bangladesh's Olympic mission starts today with archery

Bangladesh will start the Paris Olympic Games mission with an archery event when archer Md. Sagor Islam will compete in the men's individual ranking round scheduled to be held Thursday at Invalides venue, in Paris.

If Sagor is able to cross the first hurdle, then he will play his next round on July 30, according to a message received Wednesday. 

German-born Martin Frederick in a message informed, "We have been here (Paris) for the last three days and are practising...... the practice facilities are good here and we are trying to adapt to the local condition and preparing for the competition."

Commenting about the archery venue, the coach said the archery venue, capacity of 5000 spectators, is very beautiful and situated inside the city. The organization is also good here. 

Martin informed Sagor had a neck problem three days ago and therapy is still ongoing. Sagor however take part in today's official practice and he is prepared to play.

Meanwhile, shooter Robiul Islam will take part in the 10m air rifles qualifying on July 28 at Chateauroux Shooting Center.

Swimmer Samiul Islam Rafi will compete in the 100m freestyle qualifying event on July 30 at Par­s La D,fense Arena while another swimmer Sonia Khatun will take part in the 50m freestyle qualifying on August 3 at the same venue.

England-based Bangladeshi sprinter Imranur Rahman will compete in the 100m sprint qualifying event on August 4 at Stade de France.