Bangladesh Handball Referees Association defeated Japan Overseas Corporation (JIKA) by 19 goals to 17 In an exhibition match held yester day at the Dhaka Stadium handball court.

The match, arranged by the Bangladesh Handball Federation (BHD as part of their Eid reunion, was tied 9-9 in the first half.

Kiran scored highest five goals while Babu, Salauddln and Lovelu added four each to the referees’ account. On the other hand. Vasio (7) and Mutube (3) were the leading scorers for the JIKA side.

BHF president and secretary — Abdul Hamid and Asaduzzaman. were present on the occasion.