Wari Club
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Wikipedia - Wari Club Dhaka
Wari Club (Bengali: ওয়ারী ক্লাব) is an association football club from Dhaka, Bangladesh. It currently competes in the Bangladesh Championship League (BCL). Wari Club is the oldest football club in Bangladesh, established in 1898. The club's motto is One heart one mind.
History
In 1898, after the discontinuation of Wellington Club, a few of its sports-loving members decided to form the Wari Club. During the British rule in India, Rai Bahadur Surendranath Rai played a key role in forming the club. After gaining popularity, the club in 1930, found their playing field at Paltan ground in Dacca. The first success came in 1910 at Cooch Behar, when Wari defeated the British Kings' House club at a tournament.
In the prestigious IFA Shield tournament, they had moderate success till 1945. One of their most noteworthy achievements came in 1917, when they defeated defending champions Lincoln Club in Calcutta. Additionally, players from Wari would often be selected for the Dacca football team during inter-state competitions.
Since its establishment, the D.C. of Dhaka District became the clubs president without facing any competition. Wari Club gained popularity in 1978, as they defeated Abahani Krira Chakra in the Dhaka League. The team is currently competing in the Bangladesh Championship League.
Wari Club jest jednym z najbardziej utytułowanych klubów w Bangladeszu, zdobywając sześć mistrzostw ligi i pięć pucharów kraju. Klub znany jest z ofensywnego stylu gry i wyprodukował wielu znanych graczy, którzy grali w reprezentacji Bangladeszu.
Stadionem domowym Wari Club jest Bangabandhu National Stadium, który jest największym stadionem w Bangladeszu. Klub ma silną bazę kibiców i jest znany z żywiołowej atmosfery na swoich meczach domowych.
Obecnym trenerem Wari Club jest Kamal Babu, a kapitanem drużyny jest Mamunul Islam. Klub ma w składzie mieszankę doświadczonych zawodników i obiecujących młodzieżowców i będzie chciał powtórzyć sukcesy w nadchodzącym sezonie.