Bangladesh Air Force crushed Armanitola Junior by 10-1 goals in the opening match of the Lyric Group Independence Day Hockey Competition at the Moulana Bhasani National Hockey Stadium yesterday.

Mamun Hossain and Rumman Ali scored three goals each while Saiful Hasan, Morshedul Islam, Zahid and Moniruzzaman netted one apiece for the winners. Rakib netted the consolation goal for the losing side.

Earlier, chairman of the parliamentary standing committee for education ministry Rashed Khan Menon inaugurated the meet as chief guest.

Bangladesh Army will take on Rampura KC while Wari Club and Bangladesh Police will vie at the same venue.