Like every year, this year too, Bangladesh Sports Journalists Association (BSJA) is organizing the Media Cup Football Tournament. 32 top local media houses of the country will participate in this competition. The tournament will start on May 26 at Paltan Maidan in a knockout format. The tournament draw, jerseys and trophies were unveiled at the Bangladesh Olympic Association this afternoon.
Former national footballer and Mohammedan head coach Alfaz Ahmed came as a special guest at the press conference. The former star footballer said, ‘We have a sincerity with journalists. We know them all. Football is a very interesting game. It’s good to see journalists playing.’
Dr. Jasmine Zaman, Head of Marketing of the sponsoring organization Square Troilets, said, ‘This tournament is a gathering for journalists. It is a joy to see more of a sense of brotherhood than a competitive spirit. Square Group has always been with this tournament and will continue to be with it in the future.’
At the beginning of the press conference, Ahwak Raihan Al Mughani gave details about the tournament. Then, in his welcome speech, BSJA General Secretary SM Sumon urged everyone to play consciously and avoid any injuries in the tournament. In his closing speech, BSJA President Arifur Rahman Babu said, Square Group has been the sponsor of this tournament for a long time. Without them, we would not have been able to organize such an event. This tournament is a great opportunity for journalists who are busy all year round. In addition, Joint Ahwak Rabiul Islam and Member Secretary Yasin Hasan were present. BSJA Joint Secretary Arafat Jobayer conducted the draw of the tournament.
32 teams will play in eight groups. The champions of the eight groups will play in the quarterfinals. The four quarterfinalists will advance to the semifinals and the winners of the two semifinals will advance to the final.
‘A’ Group— Baisakhi TV, RisingBD, ATN Bangla, SA TV
‘B’ Group— Maashanga, Jagonews, Channel 24, Prothom Alo
‘C’ Group— Jugantor, Banglanews24, RTV, Manabzamin
‘D’ Group— Kalbela, Bangladesh Pratidin, Ekattor TV, News24
‘E’ Group— Dhaka Tribune, Dhaka Post, Daily Star, ATN News
‘F’ Group— Ekattor TV, Inquilab, BTV, Desh TV
‘G’ Group— The Business Standard, Kaler Kantho, Banglavision, Naya Digant
‘H’ Group— Channel I, Samakal, Somoy TV, Ittefaq
