Bangamata SA Group International Squash Tournament 2023 has started for the 2nd time in Chattogram city with the participation of eight countries. Players apart from Bangladesh, Hong Kong, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Kuwait and Egypt are participating in this tournament organized at Chattogram Club from March 7 to March 11.
Thirty-five male players are participating in the tournament organized by Bangladesh Squash Rackets Federation.
Chattogram Division Additional Commissioner Dr Prakash Kanti Chowdhury inaugurated the tournament as the chief guest by unveiling the trophy at Chattogram Club on Tuesday.
Acting Chairman of Chattogram Club Ltd Zahirul Islam Chowdhury Alamgir, Vice President of the Federation Mirza Salman Ispahani, Chairman of SA Group Sahabuddin Alam, General Secretary of Federation Brigadier General GM Kamrul Islam SPP (retd), Squash Chattogram Club Ltd Member Incharge Md Salamat Ullah (Bahar) MBA, SA Group Managing Director Sajjad Arefin Alam along with invited guests, local and foreign squash players were also present on the occasion.
Sahabuddin Alam, Chairman of SA Group, said there is no alternative to sports in building a strong, talented and capable nation. SA Group of Industries is always committed to working towards this goal, he added.