SAFF champions get Tk one crore from Sports Ministry
News Desk || risingbd.com
Bangladesh National Sports Council (NSC) of the Ministry of Youth and Sports has handed over Tk 1 crore reward to the Bangladesh women's football team and support staff for their triumphant victory in the SAFF Championship.
They have officially issued 32 cheques.
Sports Adviser Asif Mahmud shared the news on his verified Facebook page on Monday.
Each player and support staff member will receive Tk 3,12,500, equally distributed among the squad.
The team secured the regional football title for the second consecutive time by defeating Nepal 2-1 in the final held in Kathmandu on October 30.
The announcement follows the initial commitment made on October 31 by the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
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