Dhaka, Sept 16 (UNB) – Narail district made a flying start in the Inter-Divisional Women’s Handball Tournament crushing Jhalakathi district by 21-1 goals in one of the six opening day matches at the Dhanmondi Sultana Kamal Women’s Sports Complex here on Sunday.
In the day’s other matches, Satkhira District beat Rajshahi by 9-5 goals, Barishal defeated Chattogram 10-5, Kishoreganj overcame Jamalpur 11-9, Faridpur beat Rangamati 11-9 and Mymensingh defeated Sylhet 5-3 at the same venue.
Earlier, State Minister for Youth and Sports Dr Biren Sikder inaugurated the three–day meet Sunday afternoon at a simple ceremony.
A total 16 teams—the champions and runners-up of eight divisions—are taking part in the meet.
Participating team are: Barishal, Satkhira, Kishoreganj, Jhalakathi, Mymensingh, Sylhet, Rangpur, Faridpur, Rajshahi, Naogaon, Narial, Rangamati, Chattogram and Jamalpur District.