The ‘ABG University Cup 2026’ is set to kick off on October 25, initiated and sponsored by Sayem Sobhan Anvir, Chairman of the ABG Group.
Ahead of the tournament, a ‘Captains’ Meet’ was held on Thursday at the Zulkan Indoor Arena, in the ABG Sports City in Block N of the Bashundhara Residential Area.
The event became lively with the presence of Captains, representatives, and students from the cricket and football teams of 10 private universities.
For the first time in this competition, sports enthusiasts from the universities have the opportunity to enjoy cricket and football tournaments played under the glow of floodlights at night.
Ten private universities are participating in the tournament: American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB), North South University, BRAC University, Independent University, University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB), Sonargaon University, United International University, Fareast International University, The University of Scholars, and Daffodil International University.
The organizers have arranged separate prizes for cricket and football. In each of the two categories, the champion team will receive 1 million taka, while the runners-up will receive 500,000 taka.
Md. Imrul Hasan, Director of ABG Sports City, was present at the event. Highlighting the significance of such an initiative for talented university-level athletes.
He said, “This evening is more than just an event; it is a beautiful gathering-a meeting of youth with youth, dreams with possibilities, and a celebration of mutual camaraderie.
The organizers aim to create a platform for talented university-level athletes, from which emerging talent can one day go on to represent the country at the national and international levels.”