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Firoza Khatun

Firoza Khatun

Bangladeshi sprinter

Firoza Khatun (born 4 January 1969) is a Bangladeshi retired athlete.[1] She became the fastest Bangladeshi woman 10 times from 1986 to 1996.[1][2][3]

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Khatun was awarded 2012 National Sports Award and 2024 Independence Award, the highest civilian award, by the government of Bangladesh for her contribution to sports.[4][5]

Career

Khatun started her career in Bangladesh Textile Mills Corporation in 1987 and retired in 1996 from Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation.[1]

She competed at the 1991 and 1993 World Championships.[6]

At the national level, Khatun won gold medals in 200m sprint and 100m hurdles and a silver medal from high-jump and long-jump events.[1]

Personal life

Khatun lives in Mymensingh with her daughter, Afnan Rozana (aged 12–13).[3]

References

  1. [1]
    "When I heard, I started tearing up: Firoza". The Daily Star. 2024-03-15. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
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    "BAF congrats Feroza Khatun". BSS. 2024-03-15. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
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    "Former athlete Firoza recalls old days". Prothomalo. 2016-08-17. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
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    "PM hands out sports awards". The Daily Star. 2016-09-04. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
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    "10 individuals to get Swadhinata Padak 2024". The Daily Star. 2024-03-15. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
  6. [6]
    Firoza Khatun at World Athletics
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