Bangladesh Ansars were off to a resounding start in the 18th national Judo championships. which began yesterday at the Mirpur indoor stadium. winning all the seven golds on offer In the women's event.

Probhati Samang,. who won gold in the 36 kg category, set the pace in the morning with Mina Akhter. Nurun Nahar. Jahanara Akhter. Ml tali Sa mang. Kamala Akhter and Rokeya Yaamin following suit.

Earlier. Anwar Hossain, president of the Bangladesh Judo and Karate Federation, declared the two-day meet involving 140 eompetitora including 59 women open.