ISLAMABAD, (MILLAT ONLINE/APP): To select a three-member 12 and under
squad, Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) would be holding three-day
open trials from April 5 to 7 here at PTF Tennis Complex.
The selected team would take part in 1st Asian Tennis
Federations 12 and under Team competition scheduled to be held in
Kathmandu, Nepal from May 15, said a press release issued here.
The Asian Tennis Federation (ATF) has recently decided to add
12 and under team completions in its annual development calendar.
The Asian tennis playing nations are divided in five Geographical
regions; Pakistan with six other countries are in ATF south Asian
Region which includes Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal,
Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
It is pertinent to mention here that PTF has already included
10 & under and 12 & under events in its domestic tennis circuit from
January, 2016, and has already identified promising players in these
age groups.
PTF is also in the process of preparing a long-term coaching
program for talented young players.
The PTF has also launched expanded Junior Tennis Initiative
(JTI) program at Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad, and around 2000 new
players have been exposed to tennis in 2016 and has set a much
higher goal of increasing the number this year as well.
Two teams emerging from this group will be promoted to play
finals which will be played at Kazakhstan later this year.
PTF will provide free accommodation to all participants and
one official from each province and those three selected will also
get railway fare both ways. Former Davis Cup player, Inamul Haq, has
been appointed as trial coordinator.