Bangladesh got off to an auspicious start in the second edition of World Hockey League round-1 with a hard-fought 3-2 goals victory over touring Sri Lanka Friday at the Moulana Bhasani National Hockey Stadium in the city, reports BSS.
In the day's match, Hasan Jubayed Niloy opened an account for Bangladesh early in the 4th minute with a field goal while Priyalanka restored the parity for Sri Lanka converting a penalty corner in the 13th minute. However, Krishna put the host ahead converting a penalty stroke in the 22nd minute while Khorsed further widened the margin for Bangladesh also converting a penalty corner in the 27th minute.
Prialanka reduced the margin for the touring side scoring the second goal in the 31st minute.
State Minister for Youth and Sports Biren Sikder, MP, formally inaugurated the meet as the chief guest.
Earlier, in the first edition in 2012, Bangladesh emerged champions in Round-1 beating Hong Kong, Singapore and Thailand.
They were impressive in the second round too as they beat Fiji, Oman and China but exited after losses to India and Ireland.
Auspicious start for Bangladesh
FE Team | Published: September 06, 2014 00:00:00 | Updated: November 30, 2026 06:01:00
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