Independence Day H’ball begins today

The Independence Day Handball competition (man and woman) begins today (Saturday) at Shaheed Captain M Mansur Ali National Handball Stadium in the city, reports BSS.

Youth and Sports Secretary Dr Mohiuddin Ahmed is expected to inaugurate the three-day meet as the chief guest, organised by Bangladesh Handball Federation (BHF).

BHF president AKM Nurul Fazal Bulbul will preside over the opening ceremony.

The participating men's teams are Bangladesh Ansar and VDP, Border Guard Bangladesh, Bangladesh Police Handball Club, Team Handball Dhaka and Faruk Tomal Sports Academy.

Women's teams are Bangladesh Ansar and VDP, Bangladesh Police Handball Club, Handball Training Centre, Dhaka and Viqarunnisa Noon Sports Academy.