National Sports activities Council publicizes BDT 20 lakh reward for U-21 hockey team
The Ministry of Childhood and Sports activities, alongside with the NSC, honoured the team for his or her ancient feat.
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07 December, 2024, 09:05 am
Closing modified: 07 December, 2024, 09:14 am
In recognition of their ancient achievement, the National Sports activities Council (NSC) has offered a reward of BDT 20 lakh for Bangladesh’s U-21 hockey team.
The team secured its pickle within the 2025 Junior Hockey World Cup by ending fifth within the Junior Asia Cup, held in Oman.
This marks the nation’s first-ever qualification for the global match, and the reward highlights the significance of their achievement.
Bangladesh capped off their marketing campaign with a dominant 6-3 victory over China of their closing match.
Following the ranking, the team returned home on 5 December to a warm reception, with the Hockey Federation celebrating their success.
Air Chief Marshal Shaikh Abdul Hannan, Chief of Air Workers and President of the Hockey Federation, offered a reward of BDT 5 lakh for the players sooner or later of the reception.
The NSC’s BDT 20 lakh reward used to be offered on 6 December, in an reliable assertion recognising the team’s excellent performance in securing a space within the Junior Hockey World Cup for the first time. The Ministry of Childhood and Sports activities, alongside with the NSC, honoured the team for his or her ancient feat.
Next year, the Junior Hockey World Cup will happen in India, featuring seven Asian groups. India, because the host nation, secured their pickle by reaching the semi-finals of the Asian Junior Hockey Championship, whereas Bangladesh earned their space by ending among the tip six groups within the Asia Cup, other than India.
