Khorshed Alam, Sherpur 

 Sherpur Pourashava XI emerged victorious in the Sherpur District Commissioner (DC) Gold Cup Football Tournament-2026, defeating Sherpur Sadar Upazila XI by a 1-0 margin in the final match.

The highly anticipated final took place on Saturday afternoon at the local Shaheed Muktijoddha Smriti Stadium. M. Rashiduzzaman Millat, MP, Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism, inaugurated the match as chief guest by releasing balloons and pigeons.

The event was attended by Member of Parliament for Sherpur-3 (Sreebardi-Jhenaigati) Mahmudul Haq Rubel, Sherpur Superintendent of Police A. K. M. Zohirul Islam, leaders of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its associate bodies, government officials, journalists, sports enthusiasts, and thousands of spectators from across the district. The program was presided over by Sherpur Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate Ms. Farida Yasmin.

The final match witnessed a fierce battle between Sherpur Pourashava XI and Sherpur Sadar Upazila XI. Both teams displayed outstanding skill, generating excitement across the venue with continuous counter-attacks. Sherpur Pourashava XI ultimately secured the championship title with a 1-0 victory, while Sherpur Sadar Upazila XI finished as runners-up.

Following the match, the chief guest and dignitaries presented the championship and runners-up trophies to the respective teams, alongside awards for the player of the tournament and best goalkeeper.

Organizers noted that the tournament was arranged to encourage youth participation in sports, provide healthy entertainment, and steer the younger generation away from drug addiction and social degradation to foster a sports-friendly community.