State Minister for Youth and Sports Aminul Haque has congratulated the Bangladesh women's kabaddi team for winning the bronze medal at the 2026 Asian Beach Games. In a congratulatory message issued on April 26, 2026, he extended his greetings to all players, coaches, and officials, describing the achievement as a special moment for the country's sports sector. He praised the team’s determination, especially their fighting spirit in the semifinal match against India.

The minister noted that this was Bangladesh’s first kabaddi medal at the Asian Beach Games since 2012, marking a return to the podium after 14 years. He said the success would significantly boost the confidence of female athletes and inspire further progress in women’s sports. Despite the semifinal loss, he expressed optimism that the team would qualify for the finals in future tournaments.

Aminul Haque reaffirmed the government’s commitment to continue supporting women athletes and expressed hope that the team would achieve even greater success on the international stage.