The eighth edition of the inter-garments football tournament, the “BGMEA Cup 2023,” is going to kick off on November 9 at the Uttara Sector 4 Kallyan Samiti Field in Dhaka.

The tournament, organized by the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), will be an exciting showcase of sporting talent and spirit, said BGMEA on Sunday.

The BGMEA Cup 2023 will see mid and upper-management teams from 16 prominent garment factories across the country competing in an 8-a-side football tournament.

The player auction for BGMEA Cup 2023 took place at the International Convention City Bashundhara in Dhaka on September 29, where participating teams had the opportunity to strengthen their squads for the upcoming battles.

During this event, the tournament’s trophy was also unveiled, exhibiting the spirit of competition and unity that the BGMEA Cup represents.

BGMEA President Faruque Hassan graced the auction and cup unveiling ceremony as chief guest.

Distinguished guests, including BGMEA Senior Vice President SM Mannan (Kochi), Directors Haroon Ar Rashid, Rajiv Chowdhury, and Md Imranur Rahman, as well as prominent garment entrepreneurs, players, and representatives of sponsors, were present at the program.

The participating teams in BGMEA Cup 2023 are - Comfit Composite, TRZ Group, Shrabony Knitwear, Tusuka Group, Setara Group, Hossain Group, Mosharraf Apparels, Sayem Fashions, Fakir Fashion, Asian Apparels, Apparels Village, Aspire Garments, Kims Corporation, Evince Group, Laila Group, and Bando Design. These renowned garment companies will compete to win the title of BGMEA Cup 2023.

The tournament is powered by Sheltech Ceramics, Turag Active, and T-Sports, with BGMEA University of Fashion and Technology (BUFT) and Green Textile Ltd., a concern of Epic Group, as Platinum sponsors.

Pacific Jeans, Club 11 Entertainment, Twelve Clothing, Porcelanosa Bangladesh, and Laila Group have contributed as Gold sponsors. Uttara Sector 4 Kallyan Samiti is the venue partner, AAMRA is the internet partner, and Movement Solutions BD is the fitness partner of the football tournament.

The 16 teams will be divided into four groups for the group stage matches, which will be played at the Uttara Sector 4 Kallyan Samiti Field.

The tournament’s grand finale will take place at the Army Stadium.

BGMEA Cup 2023 is not only a celebration of football but also a testament to the unity and spirit of the garment industry in Bangladesh.