DHAKA, Sept 30, 2022 (BSS) - Sheikh Russel Gold Cup U-16 Football tournament begins from tomorrow (Saturday) at Birshreshtha Shaheed Sepoy Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Stadium marking the Sheikh Russel Day on October 18.

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal is expected to inaugurate the tournament as the chief guest in the evening.

A total of 32 teams are taking part in the nock-out basis competition, organized by Sheikh Russel Jatiyo Shishu Kishore Parishad.

The champions of the tournament will receive Taka two lakhs while the runners-up team will get Taka one lakh. Besides, the best player of the tournament, best goalkeeper and best player of each match will also be awarded.

Sheikh Russel Jatiyo Shishu Kishore Parishad's secretary general KM Shahidullah disclosed the details at a press conference held today (Friday) at the conference room of National Sports Council in the city. 

He said they have a plan to give long-term training to the talented players selected from the competition. 

Sheikh Russel Jatiyo Shishu Kishore Parishad's organizing secretary and tournament committee's chairman Farid Uddin Ahammod Roton, Sheikh Russel Jatiyo Shishu Kishore Parishad's organizing secretaries Moniruzzaman Polash and Zakir Hossain, Sheikh Russel Jatiyo Shishu Kishore Parishad's organizing secretary and Dhaka Metropolis general secretary Sadik Ibne Rouf and Bangladesh Chess Federation's general secretary Syed Shahab Uddin Shahab were also present in the press conference.