Following The Daily Star’s Monday report, titled "‘Recognition more honourable than money’: Trailblazers speak out after sports card snub", State Minister for Youth and Sports Aminul Haque has confirmed today that boxer Sura Krishna Chakma and triathlete Mohammad Shamsuzzaman Arafat are set to be included in the Sports Card scheme, designed to provide financial security to elite athletes.

Boxer Sura Krishna Chakma argues that the system is missing the mark for athletes who have navigated immense professional hurdles.