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ISLAMABAD, Jul 25 (APP):Chairman CDA and Chief Commissioner Islamabad Muhammad Ali Randhawa met with President of the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF), Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, on Friday to discuss joint efforts to enhance tennis infrastructure and talent development in Islamabad.
The meeting resulted in a mutual commitment by the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to support the uplift of tennis courts located near the Islamabad Sports Complex, operated by the Pakistan Tennis Federation.
The initiative includes upgrading existing facilities, launching talent hunt programs, and arranging national and international-level coaching for emerging players.
CDA’s Sports and Culture Directorate has been directed to work closely with PTF to carry out a comprehensive survey and prepare a feasibility report.
Based on this report, both organizations plan to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalize the collaboration.
“Our aim is to turn Islamabad into a sports-friendly city,” said Chairman Randhawa. “We are creating investment opportunities in various sports sectors and the promotion of tennis particularly among students and youth—is a priority.”
The Chairman further noted that CDA is actively working to build and renovate tennis courts across different city sectors and provide modern facilities to foster healthy recreational activities. “With the right environment, our young athletes can develop into players of international calibre who bring pride to the country,” he added.
During the meeting, officials also highlighted that CDA has auctioned five grounds for the development of padel courts, generating Rs. 7.6 million in monthly revenue. This income will be reinvested in expanding and improving padel tennis infrastructure.
PTF President Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi praised the CDA’s initiatives under Randhawa’s leadership, calling it “a positive move toward making Islamabad a tennis-friendly city.”
The Representative from the Pakistan Tennis Federation emphasized that the partnership would encourage schools, colleges, parents, and local communities to take a greater interest in the sport.
He noted that the collaboration could pave the way for hosting coaching camps, training workshops, inter-school and inter-college tournaments, and national-level competitions in the future.