Aminul Haque provides financial backing to silver medalist in Islamic Solidarity Games, Khai Khai Sai Marma, ensuring the table tennis star can focus purely on her sporting career.
Khai Khai Sai Marma turned the table tennis world on its head on Day 1 in Riyadh. The girl from a humble farming family in Rangamati didn’t just compete; she shattered expectations. Her silver medal in the mixed doubles marks the first time a Bangladeshi player has secured a podium finish outside South Asia.
Success often attracts suitors, but Tarique Rahman moved fastest to secure this talent’s future. BNP’s acting chairman spotted the news and immediately dispatched Aminul Haque to the athlete’s side. The message from the party’s sports secretary was clear: “We will continue to support her until she is fully established.”
The package isn’t just a one-off gesture of goodwill. Marma received 150,000 Taka in cash immediately, but the real win lies in the long-term commitment. A monthly scholarship of 10,000 Taka will now fund her education, removing the financial shackles that often trip up promising young stars.
“This support allows me to plan my future solely around the game,” Marma said while thanking the BNP leadership. She finally has the breathing room to swap financial anxiety for tactical focus. Aminul Haque’s presence at the handover underlined a shift in how the nation’s political figures view individual sporting excellence.
Marma’s rise from a small hilly village to the podium in Saudi Arabia proves that talent exists in every corner of the country. She found the gaps in her opponents’ defence with the same precision she used to navigate her path to the top. Now, with a steady income and a clear head, she can focus on turning that silver into gold.
