Ritu secures the silver medal in high jump competition held in Malaysia

Ritu Akter, representing Bangladesh Army, secured a silver medal at the Cahya Mata Malaysia Open by clearing 1.75 meters in women's high jump at Stadium Darul Makmur Kuantan. She surpassed 15 athletes from 10 countries, showcasing form ahead of upcoming championships. Bangladesh Athletics Federation's Abdur Rakib Montu praised her performance, noting her readiness for the South Asian Athletics Championship and Asian Indoor Competition. Meanwhile, Nijamul Hossain Roni advanced to the 400m hurdles final, and hopes were high for another medal. The event schedule was affected by rain delays.