Online Desk,Dhaka:
Bangladesh is set to achieve a new milestone in international sports as ABG Sports City prepares to host the Cricket for the Blind Asia Cup 2026 for the first time in the country. ABG Sports City will serve as the venue partner for the prestigious international tournament, with all matches scheduled to take place at its Anvir Cricket Stadium.
The six-day tournament will be held from November 15 to 20, featuring five Asian nations: Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan.
Safwan Bashundhara Global (SBG) is the title sponsor of the tournament, while T Sports, the country’s only dedicated sports television channel, will serve as the media partner.
ABG Sports City has already demonstrated its capability as an international cricket venue. Recently, Anvir Cricket Stadium hosted a two-day preparatory match involving the national teams of Bangladesh and West Indies. Earlier, the Malaysia national cricket team also played at the venue. These events have added to the sports complex’s growing experience in hosting international cricket.
Hosting the Asia Cup for blind cricketers is expected to further strengthen ABG Sports City’s position on the international sporting map while showcasing its modern infrastructure and capacity to organise international sporting events.
The tournament is being organised by the Bangladesh Blind Cricket Council (BBCC), an affiliate of World Blind Cricket Ltd. (WBC).
Title sponsor Safwan Bashundhara Global has expressed its enthusiasm about being associated with the international event. The organisation believes that such initiatives play an important role in creating opportunities for visually impaired cricketers to showcase their talent and abilities on the international stage.
The organisers aim to provide Asian blind cricketers with greater international exposure while promoting friendship, inclusion and equality through sports.
The event is also expected to open new opportunities for Bangladesh to emerge as an important destination for hosting international sporting competitions, with ABG Sports City playing a significant role in that journey.
