Faridpur:The third edition of the Shaheed Zia Memorial Gold Cup Football Tournament-2026 has officially commenced at Momin Khan's Hat in Char Madhabdia under the Sadar upazila of Faridpur district. The tournament was inaugurated by Faridpur-3 constituency lawmaker Chowdhury Nayab Yusuf, who attended as the chief guest on Friday afternoon.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the inaugural ceremony was chaired by Mirza Saiful Islam Azam, the convener of the tournament committee and former chairman of Char Madhabdia Union Parishad. The event saw the attendance of prominent figures including Faridpur District BNP Member Secretary A K M Kibria Swapan, former general secretary of Kotwali Thana BNP Nazmul Hasan Chowdhury Ranjan, and former president of Faridpur Town BNP Rezaul Islam. Leaders and activists of local BNP and its affiliated organizations, along with sports organizers and players, were also present.
During the program, speakers emphasized the importance of sports as a means to keep young people away from drugs and crime. They highlighted that sports help in the physical and mental development of the youth, while also fostering discipline, harmony, and leadership qualities. Additionally, such initiatives are seen as crucial in nurturing the talents of emerging players.