Bangladesh Captain Nigar Sultana Wins Praise for Respecting Pakistan Flag

NAGOYA: Bangladesh women’s cricket captain Nigar Sultana drew attention during the Asian Games in Japan after showing respect for a Pakistani flag that had fallen during the event.

The incident was highlighted on social media, where footage of Sultana picking up and handling the Pakistani flag respectfully attracted widespread attention.

When asked about the gesture, Sultana said respecting national flags was important and described the flags of Pakistan and Bangladesh as equally worthy of respect.

Her gesture was praised by viewers as an example of sportsmanship and mutual respect between the two countries.

The moment also reflected the ability of sporting events to create opportunities for goodwill and people-to-people connections beyond competition on the field.

The 2026 Asian Games are being held in Japan, bringing athletes from across Asia together in one of the region’s largest multi-sport events.