The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

Chapainawabganj DSA crushed Joypurhat DSA by 36-2 goals in an opening day match of the Exim Bank 18th National Men' s Handball Competition (Zone Ka) at the Jamalpur Stadium on Friday.

The winners led the first half 19-2.

In the day's other two matches, Natore DSA outclassed Joypurhat DSA by 21-6 goals after leading the first half 12-2 while Gaibandha DSA beat hosts Jamalpur DSA by 11-9 goals in the opening fixture, after trailing 2-5 in the first half.

Earlier, Jamalpur Police Super Aminul Islam inaugurated the competition as chief guest. Bangladesh Handball Federation vice president and Jamalpur Poursava chairman Adv Shah Mohammad Wares Ali Mamun was present as special guest.