DHAKA, Oct 24, 2019 (BSS)- The second edition of Embassy Cup Football Tournament, an initiative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to enhance the relationships with the motto “Sports for Peace”, is set to begin tomorrow (Friday) at Armed Police Battalion Headquarters ground in the city’s Uttara.
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan will inaugurate the two-day meet as the chief guest, said a press release today.
A total of sixteen teams, including thirteen foreign embassies, will participate in the tournament under one roof.
The event is organized by Sports School and Activist, thanks to the sponsors Walton and SMC drinking water which come forward to make the event for success.
The teams are embassies of Australia, Bhutan, Iraq, South Korea, the Maldives, Norway, Pakistan, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Sweden, the USA and Vietnam.
Beside, a team from United Nations, Diplomat Police and Ministry of Foreign Affairs are taking part in the tournament.
State Minister for Foreign affairs Shahriar Alam, MP, and State Minister for Youth and Sports Zahid Ahsan Russell, MP, are expected to present in the final on the closing day.
South Korea and Palestine are the defending champions and runners-up teams respectively of the tournament.
The organizers disclosed it at a press conference held on Thursday at conference room of Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) Bhaban.
The trophy of the tournament was also unveiled in the press conference.