Bangladesh, Laos joint champions in Bangamata Football

Bangladesh and Laos have been declared the joint champions of the first edition of Bangamata U-19 Women's International Gold Cup Football.

The final, scheduled for Friday at Bangabandhu National Stadium, was cancelled due to bad weather.

Senior vice-president of BFF and tournament organising committee spokesmen Abdus Salam Murshedy confirmed the declaration.

He said that the local and the tournament organising committees jointly decided to abandon the match and the prize distribution ceremony due to bad weather.

"Bangladesh and Laos have been declared as the joint champions," he said.

Murshedy said president Abdul Hamid, who was expected to be the chief guest, cancelled his programme due to bad weather.

The teams will be awarded $20,000 each.