GolfHouse Diplomatic Cup promotes sports diplomacy
The GolfHouse Diplomatic Cup Golf Tournament 2026, presented by Baraka Group and Radiant Pharmaceuticals Ltd, concluded at Jolshiri Golf Club in Purbachal on Saturday (2 May), bringing together members of the diplomatic and corporate communities for a day of sport and engagement.
Jointly organised by GolfHouse and Corporate Tour, the tournament served as a platform for sports diplomacy, professional networking and cross-cultural exchange.
Around 76 golfers, including diplomats, ambassadors from 20 countries and corporate leaders, took part in the tournament.
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Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan, chief of air staff of the Bangladesh Air Force, attended the prize-giving ceremony as the chief guest and handed over trophies to the winners.
GolfHouse Founder and Editor AMM Nazrul Hosen Ayon, ambassadors from different countries and senior officials from different golf clubs were also present.
Alongside the main competition, the programme featured activities for non-golfers, including putting contests, driving range sessions and a raffle draw.
The event concluded with a closing ceremony followed by lunch.
In the diplomatic category, Satyapriya clinched the champion title, while Nazrul Naaim Othman secured the first runner-up position.
Eliza became second runner-up and Vu Quang Thang finished as third runner-up.
In another category, Shahin Babu became champion, while Go Fursawa secured the first runner-up position.
Dr Md Neyamul Islam became second runner-up and Tahmid Mahmud finished as third runner-up.
Baraka Group and Radiant Pharmaceuticals Ltd joined the event as main sponsors, while InterContinental Dhaka and Turkish Airlines were platinum partners.
Ray White Real Estate, Nazmul's Luxe Auto, Walton Fan and Richman supported the event as partners.
Crowne Plaza Dhaka Airport by IHG was the putting contest partner, while Brüvana and Savoy Ice Cream provided hydration and ice cream support.
Sundora Sport was the gift partner, Drinkin' was the coffee partner and Rovast Lab was the IT partner.
The event was also supported by media partners including Ekhon Television, The Business Standard, Daily Banik Barta, Daily Jai Jai Din, TBS Graduates and GolfNewsTV.
Organisers said the tournament helped strengthen engagement between diplomats and corporate leaders in an informal setting, using golf as a shared platform.
The event is part of the broader Corporate Tour series, which promotes the integration of golf into corporate culture while emphasising discipline, etiquette and leadership.
