Noymile emerge champions after 2-1 victory over Al Amin

Players Kalyan Samity Noymile clinched the Shaheed Zia Memorial Football Tournament title, defeating Al Amin Krira Chakra 2-1 in the final in Shajahanpur upazila of Bogura.

The tournament was organised by Maria Juba Kalyan Sangha.

Bogura-7 (Shajahanpur-Gabtali) MP Morshed Milton attended the final as the chief guest.

Addressing the event, Milton said sports played an important role in helping young people lead healthy and positive lives. He stressed that participation in sports was essential to keeping youths away from drugs, terrorism and social degradation.

He urged young people to take part in sports alongside their studies, saying such tournaments would help develop new local talent and strengthen the country's sporting sector.

He also praised the organisers and called for similar events to continue.

Maria Juba Kalyan Sangha President and former joint convener of Shajahanpur Upazila BNP Badsha Sarker presided over the programme.

Among others, Upazila BNP General Secretary Azizur Rahman Bidyut, district Juba Dal President Jahangir Alam, its General Secretary Abu Hasan and Upazila BNP Organising Secretary Abu Shahin Sani attended the event.

Former convener Abul Bashar and former district Juba Dal convener Khademul Islam Khadem were also present.

Trophies and prizes were distributed among the champions and runners-up after the match.

Local football enthusiasts attended the final, which was held in a festive atmosphere.

Organisers said the tournament aimed to encourage young people to participate in sports, keep them away from drugs and anti-social activities, and promote sporting activities in the area.