Pakistan and Sri Lanka Share the ATF 12 & Under Team Competition – South Asia Title in Colombo, Sri Lanka Due to Rain

The Pakistan and Sri Lanka Boys’ 12 & Under Tennis Teams were declared joint winners of the Asian Tennis Federation (ATF) 12 & Under Team Competition – South Asia, held in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Both teams have qualified for the Finals of the ATF 12 & Under Team Competition of Asia, scheduled to be held in Singapore in the last week of August 2025.

• In the first singles, Rashid Ali beat Wevita Nuren Jaylen Mendis Wevita 5-4(7-2), 4-0.

• In the second singles, Muhammad Shayan Afridi vs Amarasinghe Revaan ended 2-4, 4-2(1-0); rain interrupted the game.

The Pakistan team remained undefeated in the tournament:
• vs India – 2-0
• vs Maldives – 3-0
• vs Bangladesh – 3-0
• vs Nepal – 3-0

The young Pakistani team delivered a dominant and consistent performance throughout the tournament, signaling a bright future for junior tennis in the country.

Mr. Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, President of the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF), extended his heartfelt congratulations to the team:
“Congratulations to all team members on this outstanding achievement. This is a proud moment for Pakistan. The performance of our team will inspire a new generation of players and contribute significantly to the growth and development of tennis in our country. I am feeling very happy, both as a player and President of the Federation, because our boys played exceptionally well. Hopefully, they will continue to perform well in the future and bring laurels to our country.”

Col. Zia-ud-Din Tufail, Secretary General of PTF, also praised the team’s exceptional performance:
“The performance of our young athletes has been truly commendable. Congratulations to the players and the entire support staff. We wish them continued success in their future endeavours.”