Dec 28, (V7N) - Bangladesh Navy will face off against Bangladesh Air Force in the final of the Paragon Group Victory Day Hockey tournament, scheduled for Monday, December 30, at Maulana Bhasani National Hockey Stadium. The match is set to begin at 2:30 pm.

In Saturday's semifinals, Bangladesh Navy defeated Hockey Players Welfare Unity 4-1 in a dominating performance. Ashraful Islam and Rasel Mahmud Jimmy led the charge for the Navy, demonstrating exceptional teamwork and tactical play. Amirul Islam scored the only goal for Hockey Players Welfare Unity off a penalty corner in the 40th minute.

In the second semifinal, Bangladesh Air Force thrashed BKSP 5-2. Air Force’s penalty corner specialist, Sohanur Rahman Sabuj, was the star of the match, scoring all five goals for his team in a display of remarkable precision and power. BKSP’s goals came from Mehedi Hasan Ovi and Huzaifa Hosain but were not enough to counter Air Force’s dominance.

Both teams have showcased their prowess throughout the tournament, setting the stage for an exciting final. Bangladesh Navy will rely on their disciplined defense and attacking lineup, while Bangladesh Air Force will look to Sohanur’s penalty corner expertise to secure the title.

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