The Yonex-Sunrise Bangladesh International (Badminton) Challenge’ 2022, begins on Wednesday (December 7) at the Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmed Indoor Stadium, adjacent to Bangabandhu National Stadium here.
Minister for Textile and Jute Golam Dastagir Gazi MP will inaugurate the meet Wednesday morning, organised by Bangladesh Badminton Federation, under the supervision of Badminton World Federation and Badminton Asia.
Secretary to the Ministry of Youth and Sports Mesbahuddin will also present as special guest. Former parliament member and Managing Director of China-Bangla Ceremic Industries Sirajul Islam Mollah will also present at the function to be chaired by BBF president and Information Commissioner Dr Abdul Malek.
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Some 251 shutters, including 108 women from 17 countries will compete in the meet, a regular International Badminton competition of Bangladesh.
Participating countries are: India, Thailand, Turkiye, Myanmar, Saudi Arabia. Canada, Mongolia. Indonesia, Bahrain, Japan, Maldives, Iran, Germany, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and hosts Bangladesh will compete in the meet.
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Source: United News of Bangladesh