In an effort to strengthen cultural diplomacy and international camaraderie, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is set to host the first-ever diplomatic badminton and table tennis tournament on Friday.
The tournament will be held at the premises of International School Dhaka (ISD) located in Bashundhara residential area.
Following the overwhelming success of previous diplomatic football and cricket tournaments organized in collaboration with Gameplay Limited, badminton and table tennis have been added for this new edition under the ministry’s diplomatic sports initiative.
There will be arrangement for table tennis (Singles and Doubles) and badminton (Doubles only) for the participants.
There will be an opening ceremony at 9.30am on Friday, closing ceremony and prize distribution will be held on May 17.
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A number of brands have joined this initiative to make it a success.
This two-day sporting event will bring together over a hundred players representing embassies, high commissions, and international organisations based in the capital.
The tournament aims to foster a spirit of healthy competition, cultural exchange, and interpersonal bonds among members of the diplomatic and international community in Bangladesh, said the organisers on Thursday.