Eighteen schools compete in Glenrich inter-school football tournament; Sunnydale, Glenrich and Hardco take titles

Eighteen renowned schools from across the country recently took part in the Glenrich Inter-School Football Tournament 2026, held at the Satarkul campus of Glenrich International School.

Over the four-day tournament, students from the participating schools showcased their football skills.

The tournament was organised to encourage young players' sporting ability, teamwork, sportsmanship and healthy competition.

Students from the 18 invited schools competed in five categories: Primary School Boys (classes 4-5), Junior School Boys (classes 6-7), Intermediate School Boys (classes 8-9), Senior School Boys (classes 10-11) and Senior School Girls (up to class 10).

The participating schools were Glenrich Satarkul, International School Dhaka (ISD), Glenrich Uttara, Haileybury Bhaluka, The Aga Khan Academy Dhaka, Sunnydale, International Hope School Bangladesh, Bangladesh International Tutorial (BIT) and Sydney International School.

Also taking part were Guidance International School, Daffodil International School, Manarat Dhaka International School and College, Hardco International School, Reverie School, Kids Campus School, Lighthouse International School, Radius International School and Capstone School Dhaka.

After competition in all five categories, Sunnydale won the class 4-5 division. Glenrich Satarkul won the classes 6-7, 8-9 and 10-11 boys' divisions, while Hardco International School won the girls' division.

Highlighting the importance of sport in students' development, Manoj Kumar Tiwari, Principal of Glenrich International School Satarkul, said, 'Alongside studies, sport plays an important role in the complete development of students. We want to encourage students equally in both areas. This tournament gave young players a chance to display their skills, discipline and sportsmanship, as well as an opportunity to build friendships among students of different schools.'

Several corporate organisations supported the tournament. Fakir Group was the title sponsor.

Gadget & Gear, Novem EcoResort, El Dorado Developments Limited and Hyatt Holdings were co-sponsors. SMC Plus Electrolyte Drinks was the tournament's official hydration partner.