Sylhet District hold kit launch and team dinner

Muhammad Talha

The Sylhet District over 50s legends enjoyed an evening out with dinner at squad member Sheysta Miah’s Bengal Lancer in Kentish Town.  The get together also saw the launch of the official team strip ahead of the 2016 Sylhet District Cup, which takes place in London on 6th November.

“We have great unity and togetherness within the squad and it’s been great fun. We have senior members of the community within our squad and it’s a pleasure to not only manage but learn from these legends,” said Manager Emdad Rahman.

Assistant Manager Abdul Kahar added: “Our ethos is based upon engagement and it was nice to enjoy an evening out with the team away from the pitch. It was great bonding and it’s important that we continue to encourage all members of our community to be active. Hopefully this will inspire others too.”

The Sylhet District is comprised of the following sub divisions:
Balaganj
Beanibazar
Bishwanath
Companiganj
Fenchuganj
Golapganj
Gowainghat
Jaintiapur
Kanaighat
Osmani Nagar
South Surma
Sylhet Sadar
Zakiganj

•The inaugural UK Sylhet District Cup takes place at Mabley Green Astro on 6th November 2016.

Sylhet District:
Playing squad:
Jilu Miah
Abdul Mohid
Nurul Hoque
Atikur Rahman
Dawlath Khan Babul (captain)
Sheysta Miah
Helal Uddin
Md Abdul Khalique
Md Moklu Miah
Abdul Latif Nizam
Syed Salik Ahmed
Bilal Fahim

Manager: Emdad Rahman MBE
Assistant Manager: Abdul Kahar

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