The Walton Dhaka Metropolis Table Tennis League, organized by Bangladesh Table Tennis Federation (BTTF),began on Thursday at Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmed Indoor Stadium in the capital
Director General of BKSP Brigadier General AKM Mazharul Haque inaugurated the league in the morning as chief guest.
Senior Executive Director of the league sponsor Walton Hi Tech Industries FM Iqbal Bin Anwar Don, BTTF General Secretary Sheikh M Jahangir Alam and league committe chairman Saidul Haque Saadi were also present at the day's inaugural function, presided by BTTF acting President Khondakar Hasan Monir Sumon.
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Four women's group and 12 first division league matches were decided on the opening day.
A total 10 teams are taking part in the Men's Premier League while nine teams in the Women's League.
Foreign players will not participate this time in the league.
Besides, 32 teams are playing in the first division league.