Canary Wharf hosts launch of UK Bangla Media Cup 2016

Emdad Rahman

Medialink has announced plans to launch Europe’s first ever Bangla Media Cup. The landmark event, which is supported by the Canary Wharf Group plc, was officially launched at One Canada Square.

During the first annual UK Bangla Media Cup, 12 teams from the UK’s leading Bangla media will take to the pitch at the West Ham United Academy training ground in Beckton, Newham. The teams will battle it out for the crown of inaugural Bangla Media Cup winners.

Alongside the trophies and medals, the winners of the 8-a-side tournament will receive £1,000 cash prize money, with the runners up receiving £500. There will be medals for all participants. During the launch event, each team was allocated a sponsor to support the team with kit and costs.

Organiser Mujib Islam said, “This is the first ever UK Media Cup. It’s important to engage with all parts of our community. Football is not just about elite players. I’m proud to play a part in the resurgence of football amongst all parts of our community.”

Zakir Khan from the Canary Wharf Group added, “This is a hugely popular tournament in countries like Bangladesh and I am excited at the prospect of a day of good football fun. Members of the media fraternity have been reporting on football for decades and although players from the football community will join in, this day is to celebrate them.”

Kam Ali, MD of Apex Accountants, is sponsoring ATN Bangla. He said, “This is a day for our media community, and as long as we keep that in mind the tournament will be a great success. I’m proud to lend my support to what promises to be a great day of football.”

Tournament details
•Tournament date: Sunday, 23rd October
•Venue: West Ham United Foundation
•Time: Games start at 1pm

•For more information, contact the tournament contact Shiraj, tournament co-ordinator, on 07862-713 146.

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