Rajshahi's Rakin heads to Vietnam to play in Davis Cup
Rakin Rahman Rakin of Rajshahi is heading to Vietnam to take part in the Davis Cup, one of the most prestigious international team competitions in men's tennis. He will represent Bangladesh in the competition.
The competition will be held from 11 to 14 November at the NovaWorld International Tennis Complex in the Tien Thanh area of Phan Thiet city, Vietnam.
Four players and one coach from Bangladesh left for Vietnam on Sunday night to take part in the competition. Among them is Rakin Rahman of Rajshahi.
Rakin is the only child of Mahfuzur Rahman Riton, administrator of Rajshahi City Corporation and general secretary of Rajshahi Metropolitan BNP.
Speaking about taking part in the competition, Rakin Rahman said he was extremely delighted to be going to such a big international event. He asked everyone for their prayers.
Rakin said he hopes they can achieve a good result in the competition and bring honour to the country.
Md Sabur Ali, member secretary of the convening committee of the Rajshahi Tennis Complex and Additional Deputy Commissioner (General), said Rakin Rahman's participation in a prestigious international competition like the Davis Cup is a matter of great joy and pride for them.
He added that Rakin's achievement will remain a source of inspiration for the sports arena of Rajshahi.
