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Sports News Wednesday, February 11, 2004 Compiled by SDNP Head lines Sports Reporter, The Daily Star THE SHOW IS ON: Performers form the official logo of the U-19 World Cup Cricket on the lush greenery of Bangabandhu National Stadium yesterday to mark the launch of the mega-event. PHOTO: STAR
Prime Minister Khaleda Zia inaugurated the 16-nation extravaganza. State Minister for Youth and Sports Fazlur Rahman, International Cricket Council (ICC) President Ehsan Mani and Bangladesh Cricket Board President Ali Asghar also spoke on the occasion. The colourful ceremony began with the march past of the participating nations -- defending champions Australia, Canada, England, India, Ireland, Nepal, New Zealand, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Scotland, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Uganda, the West Indies, Zimbabwe and hosts Bangladesh. Popular artistes Shafin Ahmed, Bappa Mojumder and Mehreen then circled the BNS singing World Cup's theme song -- Utshabe Anande Mete Uthuk Cricket. Some 600 boys and girls from Bir Shreshtha Nur Mohammad Rifles Public School and College, and Bir Shreshtha Munshi Abdur Rouf Rifles School and College, dancers from the Rangamati Cultural Institute and Shilpakala Academy took part in an impressive cultural show. The night's events culminated in a brilliant fireworks display organised by the Bangladesh Army. The tournament proper kicks off on February 15 in four zones -- Dhaka, Chittagong, Rajshahi and Khulna. Matches will be played in eight venues five of which have been newly built. |
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The
5th ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup 2004 was declared open at the Bangabandhu
National Stadium yesterday evening.