The Victory Day of Bangladesh was celebrated with great enthusiasm in Muscat, Oman with the organization of the ‘Gulf Exchange Gold Cup Football Tournament 2024-2025’ by the Bangladesh Social Club Oman. This year saw sixteen teams from various regions of Oman participating in the tournament, making it the biggest sports event of the Bangladeshi community in the country. The tournament was inaugurated on 2 November by Councillor Mohammad Rafiul Islam of the Bangladesh Embassy in Muscat, with the CEO of Gulf Overseas Exchange, Iftakher Chowdhury, as the Guest of Honour.
The final of the tournament had the First Secretary of the Bangladesh Embassy, Asadul Hoque, as the Chief Guest, along with the Operation Manager of Main Sponsor Gulf Overseas Exchange, Masud Rana, as a special guest. The event was presided over by Club Chairman Sirajul Haque CIP and anchored by Club Acting General Secretary Abdur Rahim. Other prominent members of the club present at the event included Club Vice President Rezaul Karim CIP, Treasurer Maulana Abdul Salam, and Publicity Secretary Hafez Mohammad Nazim Uddin Chowdhury, among others. The sports secretary, Sirajul Hoque CIP, was responsible for the smooth running of the event.
The tournament attracted a large audience, including Bangladesh football fans and family members, who came to support their favorite teams. The final match, held on 20 December 2024 at the Muscat Club Stadium, saw Hamriya Football Ekados emerge as the winners by defeating Hajrat Shahjalal FC by one goal in extra time. The Club Chairman expressed his gratitude to all the participants, officials, sponsors, and team members for their support and contributions to the successful completion of the tournament.
The event was attended by notable figures from the community, including Nur Hossain Talukder, Mostafa Kamal, Shahabuddin CIP, Abdul Matin, as well as officials from Gulf Exchange and other community leaders and VIPs. The tournament showcased the talent and passion of Bangladeshi footballers in Oman, bringing the community together to celebrate the Victory Day of Bangladesh through the spirit of sportsmanship and competition. The success of the tournament has paved the way for future editions to continue promoting the love for football among the Bangladeshi community in Oman.
In conclusion, the ‘Gulf Exchange Gold Cup Football Tournament 2024-2025’ organized by the Bangladesh Social Club Oman in Muscat, Oman, was a grand success, bringing together sixteen teams from different regions of the country to celebrate the Victory Day of Bangladesh through the spirit of sportsmanship and competition. The tournament was a testament to the talent and passion of Bangladeshi footballers in Oman and showcased the unity and camaraderie within the community. With a large audience in attendance, the final match was an exciting affair, with Hamriya Football Ekados emerging as the champions after defeating Hajrat Shahjalal FC in extra time. The event was attended by prominent members of the community and officials, who expressed their support and appreciation for the successful completion of the tournament.
