Islamabad:Pakistan 12 and under boys tennis team on Friday departed for Kazakhstan to participate in the ATF 12 and Under Team Competition Final 2024, scheduled to take place in Shymkent from September 16 to 21.
The team will also attend a three-week training camp – one week before the event and two weeks after as part of a historic collaboration between Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) and the Kazakhstan Tennis Federation (KTF), said a press release.
This is the second time Pakistan has reached the final stage of the prestigious event. In 2021, Pakistan triumphed over India to win the championship.
Pakistan squad:
Muhammad Shayan Afridi (player), Rashid Ali (player)
Muhammad Junaid (player),
Muhammad Abid (captain and coach)
Participating nations in the competition are:
West Asia: Syria, Saudi Arabia
Central Asia: Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan
South Asia: Pakistan, India
Southeast Asia: Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam
East Asia: China, Chinese Taipei, Korea.
As a result of a landmark Memorandum of U
nderstanding (MoU) signed between the PTF and KTF, the Pakistani team will benefit from extensive training in Shymkent. This is the first time Pakistani players will attend a training camp abroad, which is expected to significantly enhance their skills.
Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, President of the PTF, extended his best wishes to the team, urging them to play with full force and bring home the title. He emphasized the importance of the MoU, stating that such initiatives would give young players opportunities to showcase their talent and improve their skills. He also expressed gratitude to the KTF for hosting the Pakistani team.