The top 12 countries of the 31 participating nations will qualify for the team events of the World Table Tennis competition.
Bangladesh men’s team beat Afghanistan 3-2 while the women’s team outplayed Nepal 3-0. This is the first victory for the Bangladesh women’s team against Nepal.
In the women’s group, Sadia Rahman Mou overcame Sikka 3-2, Sonam Sultana Soma defeated Elina 3-2, and Nowrin Sultana Mahi beat Evana 3-1.
In the men’s group, Ramhim lost 0-3 in the first set; Hridoy won the second set 3-1. Sajib won the third set 3-1; Hridoy lost the fourth set, and finally, Ramhim won the fifth set 3-1 to win the match.
Bangladesh made a frustrating start to the continental competition, losing the men’s and women’s team match to Sri Lanka on the first day – Tuesday.
Source: United News of Bangladesh