Qazi Abdul Alim

Qazi Abdul Alim
Born (1933-12-31) December 31, 1933
Dhaka, Bengal Presidency, British India
Alma mater University of Dhaka
University of Oregon
Occupation Athlete, writer

Qazi Abdul Alim (born December 31, 1933) is a former Bangladeshi athlete.[1] He was awarded Independence Day Award in 1993 by the Government of Bangladesh for his contribution to sports.[2]

Early life and education

Alim is born to Qazi Badri and Mahsuda Begum in Dhaka. He has three sisters - Qazi Zaheda, Qazi Nasima and Qazi Shamima.[1] He studied in St. Gregory's High School and K.L. Jubilee School before completing his matriculation from Dhaka Collegiate School.[1] He completed his intermediate examination from Jagannath College.[1] In 1949, he enrolled in the University of Dhaka for his bachelor's degree. From the same university, he then earned his two master's degrees in International Relations in 1954 and History in 1956.[1] In 1956 he was awarded an Asia Foundation scholarship to attend The University of Oregon to earn a bachelor's degree in Physical Education.[1]

Career

Alim broke the Pakistan pole vault record in 1951.[3] In 1974, he was appointed the principal of Dhaka Physical Education College. He worked for the college again during 1982-1989.[1] In 1979, he became the founding director of Bangladesh Institute of Sports (later became Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishtan).

Alim wrote 42 books - 18 of which are in physical education.

Personal life

In 1961, Alim got married to Qazi Selima. Together they have three sons.[1]

Awards and

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Sultan Quamrun Nahar (January 7, 2005). "An Enduring Passion for Sports". Retrieved February 9, 2016.
  2. ↑ "An Enduring Passion for Sports". January 7, 2005. Retrieved February 9, 2016.
  3. 1 2 "Unesco award for Alim". The Daily Star. November 24, 2004. Retrieved February 9, 2016.
  4. ↑ "22 honoured with Deshbandhu CR Das Gold Medals". The Daily Star. September 11, 2005. Retrieved February 9, 2016.

Further readings

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