Glenrich International School, Satarkul, hosted the Glenrich Inter-School Football Tournament (GISFT-2026) at its campus grounds recently, bringing together 18 schools from across the region.
The four-day tournament provided young players with an opportunity to showcase their football skills and experience the spirit of inter-school competition, reads a press release.
The event aimed to promote athletic skills, teamwork, sportsmanship and healthy competition among young athletes. Glenrich welcomed 18 participating schools across five categories: Primary School Boys (Classes IV–V), Junior School Boys (Classes VI–VII), Intermediate School Boys (Classes VIII–IX), Senior School Boys (Classes X–XI) and Senior School Girls (up to Class X).
The participating institutions were Glenrich Satarkul, International School Dhaka (ISD), Glenrich Uttara, Haileybury Bhaluka, The Aga Khan Academy Dhaka, Sunnydale, International Hope School Bangladesh (IHSB), Bangladesh International Tutorial (BIT), Sydney International School, Guidance International School, Daffodil International School, Manarat Dhaka International School & College, HURDCO International School, Reverie School, Kids Campus School, Lighthouse International School, Radius International School and Capstone School Dhaka.
Highlighting the importance of sports in students’ development, Manoj Kumar Tiwari, principal of Glenrich Satarkul, said, “We remain deeply committed to nurturing well-rounded students through both academics and sports. This inter-school tournament gave these young athletes a fantastic platform to showcase discipline and sportsmanship while forming lasting bonds across schools.”
Sunnydale won the Grade 4–5 category, while Glenrich Satarkul emerged as champions in the Grade 6–7, Grade 8–9 and Grade 10–11 categories. HURDCO International School won the girls’ category.
Fakir Group was the title sponsor of the tournament. Gadget & Gear, NOVEM Ecoresort, EL DORADO Developments Ltd. and Hayat Holdings were the co-sponsors, while SMC PLUS Electrolyte Drinks served as the official hydration partner.
