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]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Native name | ফিরোজা খাতুন |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Born | January 4, 1969 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event(s) | Sprints, hurdling, long jump |
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 edit
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 edit
Khatun lives in Mymensingh with her daughter, Afnan Rozana (aged 12–13).[3]
References edit
- ^ a b c d "When I heard, I started tearing up: Firoza". The Daily Star. 2024-03-15. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
- ^ "BAF congrats Feroza Khatun". BSS. 2024-03-15. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
- ^ a b "Former athlete Firoza recalls old days". Prothomalo. 2016-08-17. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
- ^ "PM hands out sports awards". The Daily Star. 2016-09-04. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
- ^ "10 individuals to get Swadhinata Padak 2024". The Daily Star. 2024-03-15. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
- ^ Firoza Khatun at World Athletics