In pictures: BKSP's Women's Development Cup Hockey triumph

Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishthan thrashed Kishoreganj 8-0 in the final to clinch the title of Brac Bank Women's Development Cup Hockey tournament, which concluded at the Maulana Bhashani Hockey Stadium on Saturday. BKSP, the most dominant team of the competition, cruised to the title with three goals each from captain Aprita Pal and Airin Akter Riya. Zakia Afroz Lima and Tonni Khatun scored the other two goals for BKSP, who scored a total of 82 goals while conceding a single goal in the entire competition. Arpita, also captain of Bangladesh women's team, emerged as the top-scorer of the tournament with 30 goals to her name. Kishoreganj forward Fardia Akter Ratri was, however, adjudged as the best player of the tournament. Photos: Firoz Ahmed 
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