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Rana, Rawat off to Singapore

Rana, Rawat off to Singapore

By Himalayan News Service

Tennis players Mayanka Rana (third from left) and Ira Rawat (second from left) pose for photo before their departure to Singapore to take part in the WTF Road To Singapore, on Monday, October 17, 2016. Rana will compete in U-16 singles, while Rawat will take part in U-14 singles in the tournament scheduled for October 17-24.

LALITPUR:  Tennis players Mayanka Rana and Ira Rawat on Monday left for Singapore to take part in the WTF Road To Singapore scheduled for October 17-24. Rana will compete in U-16 singles, while Rawat will take part in U-14 singles. Rana and Rawat were picked up after they won the selection tournament in May. Coach Krishna Raj Ghale accompanied the players to Singapore. Players from Singapore, Australia, China, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Uzbekistan, Vietnam and Pacific Oceania region will take part in the competition. Meanwhile, All Nepal Lawn Tennis Association President Jyoti Rana bade farewell to the team.