The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

The 1st round of the Mobil ITF Asian 14/U boys' & girls' Championship, organized by Bangladesh Tennis Federation, begins Saturday (Jan 19) at the Ramna National Tennis Court Complex.

Tennis Federation president MM Nasir Uddin is expected to inaugurate the meet as chief guest.

Eight teams -- seven country teams and an International Tennis Federation (ITF) team -- will take part in the championship.

Participating teams: Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Malaysia, Cambodia, Myanmar, hosts Bangladesh and ITF.

Of the total budget of Tk 1,150,000 for the championship, ITF will provide Tk 945,000 and sponsors Jamuna Lubricants Limited Tk 500,000.

Some players will be selected based on their performance in the championship for inclusion in the ITF 14 and Under team for the ITF 14 and Under Asian Championship to be held here in March this year.

Tennis Federation general secretary Sanaul Haq disclosed the details at a press conference at the federation conference room on Thursday afternoon.

Tennis Federation president MM Nasir Uddin, tournament director Manjoor Ur Rahman, and Jamuna Lubricants vice-president Liakat Ali Khan and secretary Warisul Abid also spoke on the occasion.