The first-ever inter-garments football tournament “BGMEA CUP 2016” organized by Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) will start on March 17.
BGMEA President Md. Siddiqur Rahman announced this at a press conference today while BGMEA Vice President (Finance) Mohammed Nasir briefed media about different aspects of the tournament. BGMEA Vice President Ferdous Perves Bivon, Managing Director of LEO Reazur Rahman Rohan and captains of all teams were present at the press conference.
The tournament will be participated by 12 renowned garment companies in Bangladesh. They are - Ananta Garments Ltd, Apparel Industry Ltd, Bando Design Ltd, Comfit Composite Knit Ltd, Envoy Group, Epyllion Group, Interstoff Group, Rayon Tex Group, Sterling Group, Tamanna Apparel Ltd, Torque Fashions Ltd, & Versatile Group.
Leo Entertainment is the Sports Management Company authorized to run the event on behalf of BGMEA. Gazi TV is the media partner and International Turkish Hope School is the venue partner of the football tournament while the sponsor partners are Islami Bank, EXIM Bank, Rising Group, PORCELANOSA by Nupami BD, Amaze Power, Sailor by Epyliion, CBL Munchee and Kabab Factory.
The 12 teams will be divided into two groups and the group stage matches will be played at the International Turkish Hope School Astro-Turf ground. The finals of the 7-a-side football tournament will be played at the Army Stadium on April 1.