Shovon Jamali Open Tennis Tournament end with prize giving ceremony

Special Correspondent
Published: 26 Sep, 2026
Updated: 21 Oct, 2026
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The closing and prize-giving ceremony of the "Shovon Jamali Open Tennis Tournament 2026"—organised by the Bangladesh Tennis Federation and sponsored by LYFE—was held on Friday at the National Tennis Complex in Ramna, Dhaka. 

The tournament, which spanned eight consecutive days starting on September 18, featured the country's top players competing in four categories: Men's Singles, Women's Singles, Men's Doubles, and Women's Doubles.

Mr. A. M. M. Nasir Uddin, former President of the Bangladesh Tennis Federation and Chief Election Commissioner of the Bangladesh Election Commission, attended the event as the chief guest. Mr. Muammar Ahmed, Managing Director of the tournament sponsor LYFE, was present as the special guest. Mr. Shafiqul Islam Sarkar (Sohel), President of the Bangladesh Tennis Federation, presided over the ceremony.

The tournament was organised in memory of Shovon M. Jamali, one of the most successful players in the history of tennis in Bangladesh. To pay tribute to him, commemorative crests were presented to his uncle, Mr. Rezaul Hasan Jamali (representing the family), and his coach, Mr. Sandru Nazmus Salam.

Crests were also awarded to Tournament Director Mr. Md. Arifuzzaman Chowdhury and Tournament Referee Mr. Mohammad Ali Akbar in recognition of their contributions to the tournament's success.

In men’s singles final, Zarif Abrar beat Khabbo Gayen by 6-3, 5-7, 6-3 to clinch the title. 

In women’s singles final, Sumaiya Akter edged Jannatun Ferdous Mitu by 6-2, 7-5 set to secure the title. 

In men's doubles final. Zarif Abrar / Khabbo Gayen beat Md. Rana / Md. Rafiqul Islam Joy by 6-4, 6-2 set to claim the title while Susmita Sen / Sumaiya Akter secured the title by beating Jannatun Ferdous Mitu / Jannat Howlader by 6-2, 6-4 set in women's doubles final.  

A total prize money of Tk 7, 12,500 was distributed among the players across various rounds.

At the conclusion of the event, the Bangladesh Tennis Federation expressed sincere gratitude to the title sponsor LYFE, as well as to the players, coaches, referees, and volunteers.