Host Bangladesh and Laos have been declared joint champions of the inaugural edition of the Bangamata U-19 Women’s Gold Cup at Bangabandhu National Stadium in Dhaka Friday after persistent rainfall ensured there would be no action possible.
With fears hovering around cyclone Fani, and with no reserve day in place, organizers BFF had no option but to announce both the finalists joint winners.
In a press conference, BFF senior vice president Abdus Salam Murshedy said, "We have decided to cancel the final owing to the cyclone Fani, and declare both the teams as champions. We apologize for the inconvenience, and express sadness on our behalf."
