MOFA organizes diplomatic badminton & table tennis tourney

In a significant step towards strengthening cultural diplomacy and international camaraderie, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh hosted the first-ever diplomatic badminton and table tennis tournament in Dhaka.

The tournament was held at the premises of International School Dhaka (ISD) located in Bashundhara residential area, Dhaka. 

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. Opening ceremony was held at 9.30 AM on Friday, Closing ceremony and prize distribution will be held on 17 May 2025.

A number of brands have joined this initiative to make it a success. Event partners of this tournament are City Bank & Purbani Group (main sponsors); International School Dhaka (venue partner); LIJIAN (logistics partner); Polar (ice cream partner); Jamuna TV (media partner); Akboria (food partner); Jheel Maesteria (cafe partner) and Aster Pharmacy (jersey partner).

These esteemed partners are playing a vital role in making the tournament a memorable celebration of diplomacy through sport.
This two-day sporting event will bring together over a hundred players representing embassies, high commissions, and international organizations 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.