Delwar wins men's title

Delwar Hossain of Narshingdi Tennis Club beat Arif Hossain of American Club in straight sets to clinch the men's singles title of the Swiss Paper Independence Day Tennis Tournament, which concluded at the Ramna National Tennis Complex yesterday.

Delwar won the final rubber 6-4, 6-0 to complete a comprehensive victory.

Afrana Islam Prity of BKSP had, on the previous day, beaten Popy Akter of the same institution in three sets (5-7, 6-0, 6-3) to clinch the women's singles title.

The prize distribution ceremony was held after the men's final where deputy sports minister Biren Sikder MP distributed prizes among the winners of all 10 events.