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Rakin Rahman Rakin, a tennis player from Rajshahi, is heading to Vietnam to represent Bangladesh in the Davis Cup, one of the most prestigious international team competitions in men’s tennis.
The tournament will be held from November 11 to 14 at the NovaWorld International Tennis Complex in Tien Thanh, Phan Thiet, Vietnam.
A four-member Bangladesh team, accompanied by a coach, left for Vietnam on Sunday night, November 8, to take part in the competition. Rakin is among the players representing the country.
Rakin is the only son of Mahfuzur Rahman Riton, administrator of Rajshahi City Corporation and general secretary of Rajshahi Metropolitan BNP.
Expressing his excitement over the opportunity, Rakin said he was delighted to compete in such a major international tournament and sought everyone’s prayers.
He expressed hope that the team would achieve a good result and bring honour to the country.
Mohammad Sabur Ali, member-secretary of the convening committee of Rajshahi Tennis Complex and Additional Deputy Commissioner (General), said Rakin’s participation in the prestigious Davis Cup was a matter of great pride for Rajshahi.
He added that the achievement would serve as an inspiration for the city’s sporting community.