The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

The 1st Junior South Asian Tennis Championship, organized by Bangladesh Tennis Federation, was inaugurated Monday at the National Tennis Complex at city's Ramna.

Ahead of the matches, Tennis Federation senior vice president ATM Hayatuzzaman formally inaugurated the meet in the afternoon as chief guest. Federation general secretary Mohammad Sanaul Haque, tournament director Ahmed Ziaur Rahman and other Federation officials were present.

Some 16 Under-16 players from five countries -- India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and hosts Bangladesh -- are taking part in the tourney, which will be held on Junior Davis Cup rules. Participating teams will play on league basis.

Meanwhile, the singles matches of the meet starts Monday at 2:00 pm while the doubles at 6:00 pm.