Bangabandhu Cup Int’l Kabaddi starts with pomp and splendour

Sports Reporter :
The Bangabandhu Cup International Kabaddi Tournament started with pomp and splendour at the capital on Monday. Array of lights, vibrating colours marked the vibrant opening ceremony held at the National Volleyball Stadium in Paltan Ground. The
Minister for Information and Broadcasting Dr. Hasan Mahmud, MP, inaugurated the 12-team eight-day long meet as the chief guest. Chowdhury Abdullah-Al Mamun, the President of Bangladesh Kabaddi Federation and the Inspector General of Bangladesh Police presided over the programme. Habibur Rahman, the General Secretary of Bangladesh Kabaddi Federation and the Additional Inspector General of Bangladesh Police, Gazi Mozammel Huq, the Joint Secretary of the Federation and Additional Inspector General of Police were also present on the occasion.
The Minister for Information and Broadcasting thanked the Federation for uplifting the image of the national game of Bangladesh. ” The way Bangladesh Kabaddi Federation has expanded the horizon of Kabaddi is really laudable, 12 teams across the globe are participating in the tournament and it’s a great job, I express my sincere thanks as a citizen and a member of cabinet for organizing the meet, our Honorable Prime Minister is a sports lover, she cheers every success of Bangladesh sports, I have every belief that with the time this tournament will continue to grow bigger” said Mahmud.
Chowdhury Abdullah-Al Mamun vowed to take Kabaddi to the higher stage. “We are working hard to enhance the image and popularity of our national game on and off the field, this years tournament is the manifesto of our hard work and commitment, I wish all the best to the participating teams” said Mamun.
Habibur Rahman said this edition of Bangabandhu Cup International Kabaddi is the biggest kabaddi tournament of the Kabaddi fraternity.
Cultural presentation reflecting all the 12 participant countries was hugely applauded by the capacity audience of the venue.