Every year, about 1.5 million children die of starvation across the whole world, according to World Hunger Statistics. Countless starve, while according to poverty.com, about 25,000 people starve to death every day.
Fortunately, many of us are privileged with money, food, shelter, education and entertainment. Sometimes, we get our desirables even before we ask. If we give it a little thought, there is a way of standing by the underprivileged — by loving and caring for them.
With all these beautiful thoughts, ‘Charity Right’ (a project by Mercy Mission) and ‘Born To Smile Initiative’ came forward with the idea of a daylong football tournament. Titled, “Goals Against Hunger – 2013”, the event raised funds for the needy by selling tickets and lunch packets.
“Goals Against Hunger – 2013” was held on September 7, 2013, at the Dhaka Army Museum field. The event kicked off at around 9am, opening with recitation from the Qur’an by Mohammad Mollah, one of the organisers of the event, followed by briefing for the day’s tournament.
The tournament was divided into two categories: No-Age-Limit and Under-Age-16, each having four stages (group stage, quarter finals, semi-finals and final).
To support this charity event, 24 teams participated in the tournament. The teams in the No-Age-Limit category were: Furious 3 Quarters FC, Jaago Foundation, Chachaz United, AISD Alumni, DASAU, Calcio FC, G & R, FC Bongz, Admin 43 FC, Seven Nation Army, DOHS United and Team Mid Life Crisis. In the Under-Age-16 category were: Nurturing Roots, Like A Boss, Legacies FC, Muffin Men, Islamic International School, Astefs FC, Jetstream, Coronation, Trail Braz, Bros Incorp., Zero GJ and JSK youth.
The sponsors and media partners were Mercy Mission, Jaago Foundation, Radio Foorti, Desh TV, Shoppers World, Rahimafrooz, The Daily Independent and Khadem Ceramics.At the end of the finals, the DOHS United team (from No-Age-Limit category) and the Like A Boss team (from Under-Age-16 category) were announced the champions. Seven Nation Army (from No-Age-Limit category) and GSK Youth (from Under-Age-16 category) were the runners-up of the tournament.
Fortunately, many of us are privileged with money, food, shelter, education and entertainment. Sometimes, we get our desirables even before we ask. If we give it a little thought, there is a way of standing by the underprivileged — by loving and caring for them.
With all these beautiful thoughts, ‘Charity Right’ (a project by Mercy Mission) and ‘Born To Smile Initiative’ came forward with the idea of a daylong football tournament. Titled, “Goals Against Hunger – 2013”, the event raised funds for the needy by selling tickets and lunch packets.
“Goals Against Hunger – 2013” was held on September 7, 2013, at the Dhaka Army Museum field. The event kicked off at around 9am, opening with recitation from the Qur’an by Mohammad Mollah, one of the organisers of the event, followed by briefing for the day’s tournament.
The tournament was divided into two categories: No-Age-Limit and Under-Age-16, each having four stages (group stage, quarter finals, semi-finals and final).
To support this charity event, 24 teams participated in the tournament. The teams in the No-Age-Limit category were: Furious 3 Quarters FC, Jaago Foundation, Chachaz United, AISD Alumni, DASAU, Calcio FC, G & R, FC Bongz, Admin 43 FC, Seven Nation Army, DOHS United and Team Mid Life Crisis. In the Under-Age-16 category were: Nurturing Roots, Like A Boss, Legacies FC, Muffin Men, Islamic International School, Astefs FC, Jetstream, Coronation, Trail Braz, Bros Incorp., Zero GJ and JSK youth.
The sponsors and media partners were Mercy Mission, Jaago Foundation, Radio Foorti, Desh TV, Shoppers World, Rahimafrooz, The Daily Independent and Khadem Ceramics.At the end of the finals, the DOHS United team (from No-Age-Limit category) and the Like A Boss team (from Under-Age-16 category) were announced the champions. Seven Nation Army (from No-Age-Limit category) and GSK Youth (from Under-Age-16 category) were the runners-up of the tournament.
Team spirit was so noticeably high that even the scorching sun could not put them down. The athletes’ passion for football, love for the destitute, and devotion to make real goals against hunger were so deep that their fatigue could not distract their minds from their objective to play.
“It was a pleasure playing in the tournament. I am really happy that the event was successful. We always look forward to help out those in need,” said Amit Hassan, a player from Seven Nation Army.
At the end of the day, no one really lost. The organisers aim to run the event every year. This tournament not only raised funds for hungry street children but has also re-instilled the spirit of football in the youth.
“It was a pleasure playing in the tournament. I am really happy that the event was successful. We always look forward to help out those in need,” said Amit Hassan, a player from Seven Nation Army.
At the end of the day, no one really lost. The organisers aim to run the event every year. This tournament not only raised funds for hungry street children but has also re-instilled the spirit of football in the youth.
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