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CRICKET - Int News 10 Mar, 2026

Pakistan to take on Bangladesh in three-match ODI series from March 11
Dhaka (Sports News):Pakistan and Bangladesh will lock horns in the three-match ODI series starting Wednesday at the Shere Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka. The second and third match of the series will take place on 13 and 15 March, respectively at the same venue. All the matches are set to begin at 1.15pm PKT with the coin toss scheduled at 12.45pm.The series will be broadcast live on PTV Sports and live-streamed on Tapmad, Myco and Tamasha in Pakistan. Pakistan’s 15-member squad arrived in Bangladesh during wee hours of Sunday, 8 March and has taken part in two training sessions.The team also trained at the Hanif Mohammad High Performance Centre in Karachi on 6 and 7 March before assembling on 5 March.For Pakistan, Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat and Shamyl Hussain will become ODI cap 255, 256 and 257 as the trio is set to form Pakistan’s top order in the opening ODI as confirmed by captain Shaheen Shah Afridi.This is the third white-ball bilateral series between Pakistan and Bangladesh since May 2025 as both the teams have faced each other home and away in T20I series. The two teams have played a total of 39 ODIs with the visitors winning 34 of them, while one game ended as no result.While addressing the pre-series media conference Shaheen Shah Afridi said, “All the teams are very good in their home conditions and similarly Bangladesh have done well in their home ground as well. As a team we are prepared well and we have won our previous two ODI series at home against South Africa and Sri Lanka.“There will be three debutants for us in the first game. Sahibzada Farhan and Maaz Sadaqat will open the batting, while Shamyl Hussain will bat at three. I hope they will play their own game and show their skills. We are all excited to see them play for Pakistan not just for one series but future as well.”Pakistan squad:Shaheen Shah Afridi (captain), Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Faisal Akram, Haris Rauf, Hussain Talat, Maaz Sadaqat, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Muhammad Ghazi Ghori (wk), Saad Masood, Sahibzada Farhan, Salman Ali Agha and Shamyl HussainBangladesh squad:Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Afif Hossain, Litton Das, Mahidul Islam Bhuiyan, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Rishad Hossain, Saif Hassan, Shoriful Islam, Soumya Sarkar, Tanvir Islam, Tanzid Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Tawhid HridoySeries schedule: (all matches at Shere Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka, all matches to begin at 1.15pm PKT)March 11 – First ODIMarch 13 – Second ODIMarch 15 – Third ODI

FOOTBALL - Int News 10 Mar, 2026

Pakistan name preliminary squad for SAFF Under-20 Championship
Islamabad (fsisal): Pakistan Men’s Under-20 team head coach Shehzad Anwar has announced a 26-member preliminary squad for the upcoming SAFF Under-20 Championship.The tournament will be held in the Maldives from March 23 to April 3, with Pakistan drawn in Group ‘B’ alongside Bangladesh and India.Pakistan will play Bangladesh in their opening match on March 24, before facing India two days later. The top two teams will advance to the semi-finals.“We have tried our best in forming a competitive team that will hopefully deliver results at the SAFF Under-20 Championship,” coach Shehzad Anwar said.The players are currently training at the Jinnah Stadium in Islamabad, with the squad having been finalised after week-long trials.Preliminary squad:Goalkeepers: Zulqurnain (Landikotal), Adil Ali Khan (Islamabad), Kashif (South Waziristan), Ghulam Abbas (Sargodha).Defenders: Umar Javed (Swabi), Zarib Haider (Parachinar), Majid Ali (Faisalabad), Waseem Abdul Rasheed (Karachi), Ubaid Ullah (Bhakkar), Abdul Khaliq (Chaman), Abdur Rehman (Faisalabad), Aabis Raza (Layyah), Sheraz Khalid (Karachi).Midfielders: Ali Zafar (Quetta), Zain Imran (Melbourne), Shahab Ahmed (Chitral), Khubaib (Bannu), Owais Ilyas (Karachi), Junaid (D.I. Khan), Mansoor Khan (Islamabad).Forwards: Najeeb Ullah (Bhakkar), Abdul Samad (Swat), Sajjad Hussain (Quetta), Abdullah (Rawalpindi), Faham (Islamabad), Umar Nawaz (Peshawar/UK).

CRICKET - PSL 10 Mar, 2026

PSL 11 schedule unveiled; Eight teams to compete across six venues
Lahore (Sports Report):The 44-match HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 will take place across six venues from 26 March to 3 May, the Pakistan Cricket Board announced today. Among the six venues – Faisalabad, Karachi, Lahore, Multan, Peshawar and Rawalpindi – Faisalabad and Peshawar will host HBL PSL matches for the first time.For the first time, eight teams will participate in the PCB’s marquee event, HBL PSL, which has successfully completed 10 years and is set to enter a new era with its 11th edition. The eight participating teams in the 39-day event are Hyderabad Kingsmen, Islamabad United, Karachi Kings, Lahore Qalandars, Multan Sultans, Peshawar Zalmi, Quetta Gladiators and Rawalpindi Pindiz.Among the eight sides, Hyderabad Kingsmen and Rawalpindi Pindiz are the two new teams added following the HBL PSL Auction, acquired for PKR 175 crore and PKR 245 crore, respectively.As per the schedule, each team will play 10 matches, with top four sides qualifying for the playoffs comprising Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2 and the Final scheduled from 28 April to 3 May. The final will take place at the PCB headquarters, Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Sunday, 3 May. The final will also have a reserve day, which is Monday, 4 May.The tournament will also see 12 double-headers taking place with Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium hosting three double-headers.Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore:Gaddafi Stadium will host 15 matches in total which include the opening match on 26 March between Lahore Qalandars and Hyderabad Kingsmen. The venue hosted the first HBL PSL match on Pakistan soil (final) in 2017 and also staged the finals of the 2022, 2023 and 2025 editions.Lahore Qalandars – winners of the 2022, 2023 and 2025 editions will play at least five matches at Gaddafi Stadium with the much-anticipated clash between Lahore Qalandars and Karachi Kings scheduled for 29 March. The venue will also host three double-headers on 29 March, 19 April and 25 April.Imran Khan Cricket Stadium, Peshawar:The venue, previously known as Arbab Niaz Cricket Stadium last hosted an international match (ODI) 20 years ago between Pakistan and India on 6 February 2006. The stadium will host its first-ever HBL PSL match on 28 March between Peshawar Zalmi and Rawalpindi Pindiz, which will be an afternoon fixture.The stadium is currently hosting matches of the National T20 Cup.Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad:Faisalabad will host seven HBL PSL matches in the upcoming edition, marking the first time the city will stage HBL PSL fixtures. Defending champions Lahore Qalandars will play four matches at the venue, while Peshawar Zalmi, winners of the 2017 edition, will feature in three matches.The first match at the venue will be played between Lahore Qalandars and Islamabad United on Thursday, 9 April as an afternoon fixture.Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan:Multan will host four evening matches, all featuring home side Multan Sultans. The first fixture at the venue will be played on Wednesday, 1 April, between Multan Sultans (2021 winners) and Hyderabad Kingsmen.National Bank Stadium, Karachi:National Bank Stadium, formerly known as National Stadium Karachi hosted the HBL PSL finals in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2024. The venue will host six matches in the upcoming edition.Karachi Kings (2020 winners) and Hyderabad Kingsmen will play three matches each at the venue, while Peshawar Zalmi and Islamabad United will feature in two matches each. The first match at the venue will be played between Hyderabad Kingsmen and Peshawar Zalmi on Wednesday, 8 April.A new rivalry between Hyderabad Kingsmen and Karachi Kings will also take place at the venue on Saturday, 11 April.Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi:Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will host 11 matches, including one Qualifier, in the upcoming edition. The venue which hosted ICC Champions Trophy fixtures last year, will also stage two double-headers on 2 April and 26 April.With the inclusion of two new teams, Islamabad United and Rawalpindi Pindiz will serve as home sides at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The venue will host six matches of Islamabad United and five matches of Rawalpindi Pindiz.Both sides will face each other at least twice in the group stage, with the first match scheduled for 4 April and the second on 23 April.

HOCKEY - Women 10 Mar, 2026

England enter semi-finals on day 2 of World Cup Qualifiers in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Telangana, India (Sports News): The second day of the women's FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers in Hyderabad saw crucial results across both the pools as teams battled for semi-final spots. Favourites England continued to dominate, as they remained unbeaten in two matches and secured a spot in the semi-finals from Pool A. The surprise came in Pool B when hosts India were held to a 2-2 draw by Scotland, who are ranked six spots below them in the world rankings, in a thrilling back-and-forth match to end day 2. Earlier, Wales and Austria's chances of making it to the top four ended with second straight losses.Italy 3 – 0 Austria (Pool A)Italy recovered from the defeat against England in style, coming back to sweep past Austria 3-0 in their second match of Pool A at the GMC Balayogi Hockey Ground in the race for FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 qualification at Hyderabad. The Italians faced a 5-2 defeat against England on Monday and needed this win to get their campaign back on track, while Austria suffered their second consecutive defeat, having lost to Korea 1-0, to bow out. The Italians were on a roll, entering the opposition circle a remarkable 30 times, which will also leave them a little disappointed with their conversion rate despite the win. The first quarter saw no goals, with Federica Carta ending Italy’s wait off a penalty corner in the 19th minute, but it was their only conversion from the eight PCs they earned. Two minutes later Lola Brea’s field goal made it 2-0, and it remained like that at the half-time hooter. The third and last goal of the match made it 3-0, when Italy’s Eleonara di Paola found the mark in the 45th minute, capitalising on stellar work by Lola Brea, who teed her up for a shot at an empty goal. This was followed by a series of near-misses in the last 15 minutes, with the game ending at 3-0.Korea 0 – 3 England (Pool A)England broke into the semi-finals with their second win of the tournament, getting the better of Korea in comprehensive fashion for a 3-0 victory, on a day where star defender Grace Balsdon celebrated her 100th cap for England. England, the highest-ranked team of the tournament at No. 7, now have two wins in as many games, after their opening win over Italy. Korea now sit at 3 points with a win and loss. England’s domination showed in the 10 penalty corners they earned, thanks to their 25 circle penetrations. Two of those PCs resulted in goals, but it was a penalty stroke awarded in the 16th minute that got England on the board after they struggled to find the net in the first 15 minutes. Lily Walker converted from the spot.England had to wait for 22 minutes for their next successful strike. The English women scored twice in the third quarter through penalty corners – with Elizabeth Neal in the 38th minute and Grace Balsdon in the 44th breaching the Korean PC defence for a 3-0 lead. It remained that way despite England’s numerous attempts to increase the margin in the fourth quarter. Uruguay 3 – 2 Wales (Pool B)Wales suffered a blow to their semi-final chances after their second defeat in a row. Playing the higher-ranked Uruguay, Wales suffered a narrow 2-3 defeat, adding to their 0-1 defeat to Scotland in the campaign-opener. Wales began strongly, taking the lead in only the 5th minute off the stick of Anja Atkin. It pegged Uruguay back as the Welsh women defended their 1-0 lead until a minute before half-time. A 29th-minute penalty corner saw Manuela Vilar equalising to make it 1-1 halftime. The South Americans found their A-game in the third quarter, with Agustina Diaz scoring from another penalty corner (36th minute) before Teresa Viana (41st) made it 3-1. Wales lifted themselves in the fourth quarter, with Rachel Goodwin cutting the lead to 3-2, but the hopes of levelling the game in the last 12 minutes were futile. Scotland 2 – 2 India (Pool B)India were held to a 2–2 draw in a hard-fought match against Scotland, which put both the teams at four points from two matches in Pool B, with a win and a draw apiece. India, though, are ahead on goal-difference. Scotland made a strong start and took an early lead through a penalty-corner conversion by Heather McEwan in the 6th minute. India responded positively and found the equaliser when Navneet Kaur finished from a scramble drill after a failed penalty corner trap, in the second quarter (18th minute). The hosts built on that momentum and went ahead a minute before half-time following Sunelita Toppo’s smart conversion off a penalty corner, giving India a 2–1 lead.Scotland, however, bounced back three minutes after halftime and levelled the contest through Fiona Burnet.

HOCKEY - National 09 Mar, 2026

Pakistan Hockey Team Player and Officials return home
ISLAMABAD (Staff Report): The Pakistan hockey team returned home after participating in the World Cup Qualifying Round. At their arrival, the team management and players received a warm welcome.On this occasion, (Member of the National Assembly and Parliamentary Secretary), Deputy Director General of PSB Mohammad Shahid Islam٫ Hassan (Staff Officer, ), President of Rising Stars Hockey Club Islamabad Mahmood Ahmed, international hockey umpire Sohail Akram Janjua, national hockey umpire Mohammad Azeem, and former national hockey player Khyber Ali were also present.On this occasion, the guests met with the national team players and management and appreciated their efforts. They also expressed their best wishes for the improvement and development of Pakistan’s national sport, hockey.

HOCKEY - Women 09 Mar, 2026

Australia and Chile women headed to the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026
City of Santiago, Chile (Sports News): It was an absolutely thrilling day for hockey in Santiago, Chile at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifier.On the women’s side, Australia got the job done over Ireland, while Chile defeated Japan in shootouts, to lock down FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 qualification.(Women’s) France 3 – 0 CanadaCanada put up a fight in the first half but could not withstand a France attack that opened up its scoring in the second.In the 34th minute, Emma van der Zanden became the first France player to score against Canada, with a redirection off a penalty corner shot. With renewed confidence, France continued to press, earning another two set piece chances and seeing Mathilde Duffrene convert the second.The final quarter saw more frustration for Canada and a third goal for France, a set piece finished by Pauline Varoqui.(Women’s) Malaysia 3 – 1 SwitzerlandDespite a start seemingly in favor of Switzerland, Malaysia would be the first to strike, capitalizing on an error in the 25th minute. Siti Mohd scored on the penalty corner, and Fatin Sukri did the same just a minute later to put Malaysia up 2-0.The third quarter saw sustained pressure from Malaysia, which finally paid off when Nur Azhar notched the third goal. The next tally, however, would come from Switzerland, off a rare penalty corner chance in minute 43, finished by Sofie Stomp.Even after electing to substitute their goalkeeper for an extra field player in the fourth, Switzerland was unable to score again.(Men’s) Korea 0 – 0 (1 – 3 SO) ChileChile finished out the tournament with a shootout win over Korea to claim seventh place.An even first half between Korea and Chile went without a goal on either side, despite seeing a bit more chances from the hosts, including eight fruitless penalty corners.Korea started off the second half with a different pace, putting on some pressure, but Chile matched their energy, and the third quarter met another scoreless end.As the 10-minute warning came and both teams were desperate for a goal, the play opened up significantly. A turnover in the final minutes looked to be the golden opportunity for Korea’s Seyong Oh, but the chance was saved by Chile goalkeeper Adrián Henriquez. The 0-0 match would be decided in shootouts, with Korea defending first.Chile’s Jose Hurtado put the host team up with a nifty spin move, while goalkeeper Agustin Araya—substituted in for Henriquez—made the first save. In the second round, Arnau Labbe put in the rebound for Chile’s second tally, while Araya made another stop against Korea. Juan Amoroso, playing his 100th cap for Chile, scored on the third attempt. With all the pressure on his shoulders, Geonhyo Jin scored to keep Korea alive. Chile sealed their victory in the fourth round with a score by Kay Gesswein.(Men’s) Scotland 5 – 1 CanadaIt was a shining performance for Scotland’s Jamie Golden, who notched four goals in a 5-1 win over Canada.The first two tallies of the match came in the second quarter, where Golden converted both a penalty stroke and set piece. Canada was remiss to give up two more penalty corners to start the third, as both were sent in by Golden, giving Scotland a four-goal lead.Matthew Sarmento put Canada on the board in minute 38, laying out a dive to tip the ball in. Canada trailed, 3-1, heading into the final quarter.As the match wound down, Scotland were two men down after a yellow and green card. Canada looked to take advantage by substituting out its goalkeeper to go three field players up, but instead, Scotland put in one more, this time from Ali Douglas.(Women’s) Ireland 0 – 1 AustraliaBy a tight margin, Australia clinched their spot to the World Cup with a win over Ireland.A strong Australia team kicked off the match with pressure, but the Ireland defense was up to the task. Australia was kept off the board for the entire opening frame, including having a penalty stroke stopped by Ireland goalkeeper Elizabeth Murphy.In the second quarter, Australia had another chance at a penalty stroke, and this time there was no mistake: Claire Colwill put it away to put Australia up 1-0.Working against the clock, Ireland substituted their goalkeeper out for the final five minutes, adding to the drama when Australia had a chance and Caoimhe Perdue saved it on the line. Despite another penalty corner opportunity, Ireland was unable to find the equalizer.(Women’s) Chile 1 – 1 (2 – 0 SO) JapanIn a high-octane semifinal that needed shootouts to crown a winner, Chile punched its ticket to the World Cup.It was Japan’s match to win after the first quarter, showing a higher possession and scoring what would be the lone goal for the next 45 minutes.For the next two quarters, set piece chances on each side were defended, to the frustration of both teams. Time ticked down, all the way to the final minutes, and finally Las Diablas got the goal they needed so desperately. Domenica Ananias lifted the ball over the goalkeeper on a penalty corner, and the final whistle sounded over the roar of the home fans.Japan defended first in shootouts, with Chile’s Constanza Muñoz missing the attacking chance. The score remained nil after Japan did not make the attempt as well.On the second round, Ananias notched the first goal for Chile, while Japan’s Akari Nakagomi was blocked. Both teams missed out on the third round.

BASKETBALL - National 09 Mar, 2026

WAPDA Wins Pak–China Friendship Basketball Titles
ISLAMABAD (faisal): WAPDA emerged as the champions in the women’s and departmental categories of the Pak–China Friendship Cup 3x3 Basketball Championship held at the Liaquat Gymnasium, Pakistan Sports Complex, Islamabad.The championship, held to celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China, was organized by the Federal Basketball Association (FBBA) in collaboration with the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB).In the women’s final, WAPDA Black edged past Garrisons Team 17–14 in a closely contested match. WAPDA Black, who had earlier reached the final with a narrow one-point victory over Army Red in the semifinal, displayed impressive teamwork. Rubaila and Sana scored 7 and 6 points respectively for the winners, while Farheen contributed 6 points for Garrisons Team.In the departmental category, WAPDA Green defeated Army Red 21–14 to retain the title. Zain Khan emerged as the hero of the final, scoring 11 points single-handedly for the champions. In the club category final, YMCA defeated Friends Club 20–17 in an exciting contest to clinch the title.Director General Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) Yasir Pirzada, along with President Pakistan Basketball Federation (PBBF) Brigadier (Retd) Mohammad Iftikhar Mansoor, PBBF Senior Vice President Imtiaz Rafi Butt, Prof Sirageul Haq Qureshi, Mohammad Riaz Malik, Nasrullah Rana Director NF, Waqar Ahmed, AD NF, PSB, President Federal Basketball Association Ejaz Rafi Butt, FBBA Secretary Ouj-e-Zahoor and Mohammad Azam Dar, representatives from the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Pakistan, among others, witnessed the finals.A Chinese club team also attended the closing ceremony of the championship. A total of 28 women’s teams, 13 departmental teams and 48 club teams participated in the four-day event. Winner was awarded Cash amount of Rs.50,000 and Runners up Rs.25,000 along with Trophies and shields.

CHESS - National 09 Mar, 2026

Punjab Open Chess Championship concludes٫ Fareeha wins title
LAHORE (Sports Report): Punjab’s biggest chess event - Punjab Open Chess Championship has concluded at the Nishtar Park Sports Complex Gymnasium Hall on Saturday night. Cash prizes worth lakhs of rupees were distributed among the winning players at the closing ceremony. Director Sports Rana Nadeem Anjum distributed prizes among the top position holders. Secretary Sports and Youth Affairs Punjab Mohammad Ali visited Nishtar Park Sports Complex Gymnasium Hall to inspect the chess competitions. He also played an exhibition chess match. Secretary Chess Association of Punjab Raja Gohar Iqbal also presented a souvenir to Secretary Sports and Youth Affairs Punjab Muhammad Ali on this occasion. Secretary Sports and Youth Affairs Punjab Mohammad Ali in his address at the closing ceremony said that Punjab Sports Department will organize a biggest chess event very soon. “The game of chess will be included in the Punjab Games and Chief Minister Punjab Pink Games”. Secretary Sports and Youth Affairs Punjab Muhammad Ali said that a memorable chess event has been organized under the leadership of Punjab Sports Minister Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar. “Several talented chess players have come to the fore in this grand event”. He thanked all the team of Sports Board Punjab and Chess Association of Punjab. As many as 350 male and female players from all parts of Punjab participated in girls, boys and open category competitions in the Punjab Open Chess Championship. Director Sports Rana Nadeem Anjum, Secretary Chess Association of Punjab Raja Gohar Iqbal and other chess officials were also present on this occasion. The 2-day Punjab Open Chess Championship was organized by Punjab Sports Department with the collaboration of Chess Association of Punjab. The final competitions of the second and last day also started after Iftar and continued till Sehri time. Top chess players from far flung areas shared their views about the event and expressed gratitude to Punjab Sports Department for organizing mega chess event in a successful manner. As per results, in Masters category, top three positions went to Asad Ali, Tanveer MD Gillani and Hasan Tahir respectively. In Amateur category, M Umair, Wajid Ali and Zeeshan Ali clinched top three positions. In Women’s category, Fareeha Saddique, Noor Fatima Rashid and Sehrish shared top three positions respectively. In U-16 category, Mohammad Chaudhry, Ahmed Usman and Ali Seena bagged top three positions respectively.
Islamabad Raptors Win Pak-China Exhibition Basketball Match
Islamabad (PR): Islamabad Raptors defeated the Chinese Club in a thrilling encounter, winning 19-16 in an exhibition match held at the Liaquat Gymnasium, Pakistan Sports Complex, Islamabad.The exhibition match was organized during the ongoing Pak-China Friendship Cup 3x3 Basketball Championship to celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China. The championship is being held under the auspices of the Federal Basketball Association (FBBA) in collaboration with the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB).In an exciting contest, the Islamabad Raptors displayed impressive teamwork and determination to overcome the Chinese Club and secure a 19-16 victory. Mavia scored 6 points for the winning side, while Wang Chenghu contributed 5 points for the Chinese Club.The match was witnessed by officials from the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Pakistan, Imtiaz Rafi Butt (Senior Vice President, Pakistan Basketball Federation), Ouj-e-Zahoor (Secretary, Federal Basketball Association), Nasarullah Rana (Director, Pakistan Sports Board), Prof. Siragul Haq Qureshi (Secretary, Pakistan Basketball Referees Board), Malik Riaz (National Basketball Coach) and Mohammad Azam Dar, among others.Speaking on the occasion, Liu Yonggang, CEO of China Three Gorges South Asia Investment (CSAIL), said the ongoing Pak-China Friendship Cup Basketball Championship is not only showcasing exciting competition on the court but also highlighting the true spirit of sportsmanship and the strong friendship between Pakistan and China.Meanwhile, the semifinal lineup in the women’s category was completed after the quarterfinal round. WAPDA Black defeated Lycans B 21-9, Army Red outclassed Army White 28-22, LCWU Eagles Club edged Royal Club 25-24 in a close contest, while Garrisonians beat Lycans C 21-11 to book their places in the semifinals.

TENNIS - Int News 07 Mar, 2026

Eight Pakistani Officials Included in ITF & ATF Committees 2026/2027
ISLAMABAD (PR): Pakistan tennis has received a major boost at the international level as 8 Pakistani officials have been included in various prestigious committees of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and the Asian Tennis Federation (ATF) for the 2026–2027 term.This remarkable achievement reflects the growing recognition of Pakistan’s contribution to the development and promotion of tennis at both regional and global levels.ITF Committees and Commissions (2026–2027)Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi – ITF Athlete CommissionAlong with Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, the following renowned former players are also members of this prestigious commission: Mary Pierce (France)-Mark Woodforde (Australia)-Iva Majoli (Croatia)-Arantxa Sánchez Vicario (Spain)-Feliciano López (Spain)-Mollie Levy (United States)Sara Mansoor – ITF Coaches CommissionSyed Mohammad Ali Murtaza – ITF Junior CommitteeAsian Tennis Federation (ATF) Committees (2026–2027)Pakistani representatives have also secured key positions in various ATF committees:• Salim Saifullah Khan – Finance Committee, Development Advisor Group, Legal, Constitution & Ethics Committee• Col. Zia-ud-Din Tufail (R) – Junior & Coaches Development Committee• Rashid Malik – Marketing & Sponsorship Committee• Shahzad Akhtar Alvi – Tournament Officiating Committee• Sara Mansoor – Advantage All Committee• Mohammad Khalid Rehmani – Senior, Wheelchair & Beach Tennis Committee.
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