BKSP crowned youth hockey champions

Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishtan (BKSP) clinched the title of the Agrani Bank 25th National Youth Hockey Championship with 6-0 victory over Dhaka in the final at Maulana Bhasani Hockey Stadium yesterday.

Arshad Hossian struck twice while Raju Ahmed, Mohammad Mohsin, Mahbub Hossain, Fazle Hossain Rabbi scored one each for BKSP, who did not participate in this championship last year due to an overseas engagement.

Earlier in the day, Rajshahi beat Dinajpur by 3-1 goals to finish third.

Ashraful Islam of BKSP was adjudged the best player of the tournament while Deen Islam of Dhaka became the highest scorer for the 22 goals he scored.