The first-ever “Embassy Cricket Carnival-2024” started Friday at the Bashundhara Sporting Complex featuring cricketing talents in the diplomatic community and international organisations active in the country.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) in association with Gameplay Ltd has oranised the two-day event. Foreign Secretary of Bangladesh Masud Bin Momen inaugurated the event in the presence of officials from participating resident missions in the capital.

The tournament showcases 16 teams from various international organisations, foreign embassies and high commissions competing in a friendly cricket tournament.

The event serves as a platform for fostering camaraderie and building stronger relationships among the different diplomatic missions and international organisations in Bangladesh. While the T20 World cup is being held at the West Indies and the USA, the Embassy Cricket Carnival celebrates the cricket craze in Dhaka.

"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs always supports sporting initiatives and appreciates organisations like GamePlay Ltd for coming up with events like this," said Foreign Secretary Momen. He mentioned that the cricketing event is being organised after four successful seasons of the “Embassy Football Fest” – also supported by the foreign ministry.

The opening ceremony was followed by group stage matches. Team MoFA won all three group matches and qualified for the quarter finals as group champion.

Embassy Cricket Carnival is expected to generate enthusiasm for cricket while also promoting cultural exchange and sportsmanship in the diplomatic community and beyond.

BDST: 0930 HRS, JUN 8, 2024
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