109 Players from 17 Countries to Participate
36th Bangladesh World Junior Tennis Tour J-30 begins today
The '36th Bangladesh World Tennis Tour Junior J-30, will be held from October 11 to October 17, 2026, at the National Tennis Complex in Ramna, under the sanction of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and the management of the Bangladesh Tennis Federation (BTF).
A press conference was held on Saturday regarding the tournament. Attendees included Shafiqul Islam Sohel (President, BTF), Tarik Hasan Shimul (Vice President, BTF), Ishtiaq Ahmed/Karen (General Secretary, BTF), M.A. Jinnah (Treasurer, BTF), Muammar Ahmad (Tournament Referee and BTF Member), and Shahin Ahmed (Co-Referee).
Participants: Based on the withdrawal deadline, 109 players (80 boys and 29 girls) from seventeen countries are participating in the competition. This includes 44 players in the main draw, 32 in the qualifying rounds, and 33 as alternates.
Sign-in for the qualifying rounds was completed on Saturday, while sign-in for the main draw must be completed by 6:00 PM on October 12. Qualifying matches begin on October 11, and main draw matches start on October 13.
Various sub-committees of the federation are working to ensure the smooth and successful organization of the event. Mr. Muammar Ahmad has been appointed as the Tournament Director. Joy Mukherjee, an ITF White Badge (Level-2) referee from India, will serve as the tournament referee.
The closing ceremony will take place on October 17, 2026, at the National Tennis Complex in Ramna. Mr. Aminul Haque, State Minister for Youth and Sports, will be present as the chief guest.
Saiham Group and R.A. Spinning Mills Ltd. are the joint sponsors of the competition.