Alina Sultana

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Alina Sultana
Personal information
CountryBangladesh
Born (1984-12-03) 3 December 1984 (age 38)
Khulna, Bangladesh
EventWomen's singles & doubles
Medal record
Women's badminton
Representing Flag of Bangladesh.svg  Bangladesh
South Asian Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2010 Dhaka Women's team
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2016 Guwahati-Shillong Women's team
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Alina Sultana (born 3 December 1984) is a Bangladeshi badminton player. [1] [2]

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Early life

Born in Khulna, Sultana comes from a sports friendly family. Her elder sister, Sabiha Sultana is a national handball player. She first played badminton in class seven in Khulna Fatema Missionary High School. [3]

Career

Alina Sultana won silver at the 2008 national championship in Bangladesh with Shapla Akhter, conceding against Konika Rani and Jebunnesa Seema in the final. She was the national champion in 2010. In the South Asian Games in 2010, Alina Sultana won bronze with the women's team from Bangladesh. She won bronze medal in 2010 South Asian Games. [4] Sultana finished her level one coaches course in 2017 in Kathmandu, Nepal. [5]

Personal life

Sultana married fellow sutler Enayetullah Khan. [3] The couple has a daughter, Arshi, born in 2013. She completed her master's degree from Eden Mohila College in finance and banking earning first class. [3]

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