Bangladesh's 16-year old gymnast Abu Sayeed Rafi clinched third spot in the juniors’ all-around event at Mikhail Voronin Cup in Russia Saturday BGFRafi is the only athlete from Bangladesh to participate in the five-day competition16-year old gymnast Abu Sayeed Rafi clinched third spot in the juniors’ all-around event at Mikhail Voronin Cup 2020 in Russia Saturday. The 27th edition of the international tournament in artistic gymnastics got underway in Penza City two days ago. Rafi, accompanied by coach Dewan Nazrul Hossain, is the only athlete from Bangladesh to participate in the five-day long competition. Last year, there were two but they are aged over junior level (U-18) now. Apart from Bangladesh and host Russia, Georgia, Armenia and 17 different cities are participating in the competition which will conclude Monday.

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 19, 2020 16:12 UTC