Three matches of Premier Handball decided in opener

Dhaka, 1 Nov - Three matches of Cute Premier Handball League were decided on the opening day at Shaheed Captain M Mansur Ali National Handball Stadium in the city.

On the day, Menzis Krira Chakra beat Surjodoy Krira Chakra by 39-28 goals after leading the first half by 21-12 goals in the inaugural match, Jurain Janata Club beat Arambagh Krira Sangha by 42-29 goals after dominating the first half by 17-10 goals and Flame Boys Club defeated Dhaka Mariners Young’s Club by 29-23 goals after leading the first half by 18-9 goals.

Earlier, State Minister for Youth and Sports Mohammad Zahid Ahsan Russel, MP, formally inaugurated the week-long meet as the chief guest while sponsor Mousumi Industries Limited’s chairman Kazi Razib Uddin Ahmed Chapal and Hannan Group’s chairman Shamsuddin were present there as the special guests.

Bangladesh Handball Federation’s (BHF) general secretary Asaduzzaman Kohinoor, league committee’s chairman Sheikh Bahauddin Litu and BHF’s treasurer and league committee’s secretary Jahangir Hossain, among others, were present at the opening ceremony.

A total of nine clubs, split into two groups, are taking part in the league, organised by BHF.

After group phase matches, the place-deciding matches will begin from November 6 while the top two teams from each group will qualify for the final slated for November 7 at the same venue.

Participating teams:

Group A - Arambagh Krira Sangha, Dhaka Mariners Young’s Club, Prime Sporting Club, Flame Boys Club and Jurain Janata Club.

Group B – Narinda Pragati Boys Club, Bangla Club, Surjodoy Krira Chakra and Menzis Krira Chakra.