Pipe Dreams: Bangladesh Surfers Chase Waves at Asian Games
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A handful of young Bangladeshi surfers are trying to make their way into the world of sport in Coxs Bazar, despite the lack of resources and social prejudices "S surf club for girls and boys
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Pipe dreams: Bangladesh surfers chase waves at Asian Games
For Mohammad Mannan, 25, and Fatima Akhter, 16, their thoughts are fixed on the upcoming surfing competition at the Asian Games, to be held in Japan from September 19 to October 4. The surfers from Cox's Bazar -- one of the world's longest beaches that stretches for 120 kilometres (75 miles) along the Bay of Bengal -- are hoping to carve out a place for the sport in a country obsessed with cricket and football. "The moment I step onto the board,…
In recent weeks, those of 25-year-old Mohammad Mannan are entirely oriented towards Japan.In September, he will take part in the Asian Games, the spearhead of a team of young Bangladeshi surfers who are trying to exist with means.
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