The Kool-BSJA Media Cup Football Tournament’2025, an yearly football meet for the journalists, organised by Bangladesh Sports Journalists Association (BSJA), began here on Monday at the Paltan Maidan with seven matches deciding on the opening day.
President of Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) Tabith M Awal inaugurated the meet this morning as the chief guest.
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Secretary of the National Sports Council (NSC) M Aminul Islam, Brand Manager of the meet’s sponsor “Kool” Adib Bin Shahid, BSJA president Arifur Rahman Babu, general secretary SM Sumon, tournament committee convener Raihan Al Mugni and BSJA joint secretary Arafat Zubair were also present on the occasion.
Seven matches were finalized on the opening day Monday.
SATV beat Boishakhi TV, Dainik Jugantor defeated Dainik Manobzamin, Channel i beat Ittefaq, Dhaka Tribune defeated ATN News, ATN Bangla beat Rising BD by 2-0 goals each.
News24 defeated Dainik Kalbela by 1-0 goal, Prothom Alo overcame Maasranga TV by 3-2 goals in the tie breaker as the match was locked in goalless in the stipulated period.
Desh.TV got walkover against Ekattor TV in the day’s other match.
Eight more matches will be held on the 2nd day (Tuesday) from 8:30 am to 12 noon.
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Thirty two teams from different media houses, split into eight groups, are taking part in the Knock out basis tournament.