The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

The 11-day annual sports competition of Jatiya Press Club (JPC) began Snday at the club's conference lounge.

Jatiya Press Club president Shawkat Mahmud and general secretary Kamaluddin Sabuj were present at the opening function of the meet, organised on the occasion of the Club's 53rd founding anniversary.

Syed Mohammad Mamun of BSS and Asif Iqbal of Dainik Janakantha reached the men's singles final of the Table Tennis competition on the first day. The final match will be held tomorrow (Monday) morning at the same venue.

Syed Mamun beat Abdullah Al Faruk by 11-6, 11-9, 11-8 points while Asif Iqbal defeated compatriot Uttam Chakravorty 14-6, 11-9, 11-8, 12-10 to advance to the final.