Sri lankan gamers (left) and Pakistani gamers (proper) pose with their certificates after successful ATF 12 championship in Colombo, Could 30, 2025 — Reporter
KARACHI: Pakistan and Sri Lanka had been declared joint winners of the Asian Tennis Federation (ATF) 12 & Underneath Group Competitors – South Asia after rain interrupted the ultimate in Colombo on Friday.
Each groups superior to the ATF 12 & Underneath Group Competitors of Asia finals, set for Singapore in late August 2025.
Pakistan’s Rashid Ali received his singles match towards Sri Lanka’s Wevita Nuren Jaylen Mendis Wevita 5-4(7-2), 4-0. The second singles match between Muhammad Shayan Afridi of Pakistan and Amarasinghe Revaan of Sri Lanka was halted attributable to rain with the rating at 2-4, 4-2(1-0).
Pakistan went undefeated within the event, sweeping India (2-0), Maldives (3-0), Bangladesh (3-0) and Nepal (3-0).
Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, president of the Pakistan Tennis Federation, praised the workforce’s efficiency.
“Congratulations to all team members on this outstanding achievement,” Qureshi mentioned. “This is a proud moment for Pakistan. The performance of our team will inspire a new generation of players.”
Col. Zia-ud-Din Tufail, PTF secretary normal, additionally counseled the gamers and help workers for his or her “truly commendable” effort.
The robust displaying indicators rising promise for Pakistan’s junior tennis program forward of the continental finals later this yr.
