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LAHORE, Oct 14 (APP): National Junior Tennis Championship 2025 started at the historic Aitchison College here on Tuesday.
The National Junior championship is being held under the auspices of Punjab Lawn Tennis Association (PLTA) and boys and girls in different age categories will participate from across the country.
Principal Aitchison College Dr. S.M. Turab Hussain was the chief guest at the opening ceremony and encouraged the players to pursue their tennis journey with passion and discipline, aiming to become future ambassadors of the sport and a source of pride for Pakistan.
Dr. Hussain also hailed tireless efforts of Mr. Rashid Malik, Senior Executive Vice President PLTA, for his continued dedication to promoting tennis throughout the country.
Other notable attendees included Waqar Nisar, Finance Secretary PLTA, Sohail Malik, Sajjad Rasool, Tournament Referee, Faheem Siddiqui, Tournament Coordinator and a large number of coaches, players, parents, and tennis enthusiasts who gathered.
The championship kicked off with intense matches in the boys U-18, U-14, and U-12 categories. In the boys U-18 first-round action, Abubakar Talha and Asad Zaman dominated their respective matches with commanding 6-0, 6-0 victories. Zohaib Afzal Malik, Amir Mazari, and Hamza Ali Rizwan also showcased their skill with convincing wins. Meanwhile, Abdullah Pirzada, Abdullah Sajjad, and Aryaan Hassan progressed after solid performances.
In the boys U-14 category, several matches stood out. M Shayan Afridi, Muhammad Daniyal, and Zayd Mansoor cruised through with clean 4-0, 4-0 wins. Zohaib Amjad staged a comeback victory against M Faizan, while M Musa Ali narrowly edged Salal Bugti in a thrilling 4-2, 2-4, 5-4 encounter.
The boys U-12 round also delivered impressive performances. Muhammad Muaz of Fatima Group began his campaign strongly, winning both his U-14 and U-12 matches convincingly. Other winners included Raahim Faisal, Mustafa Zia, Mustafa Uzair Rana, and Nameer Ahsan, who all advanced to the next rounds with straight-set victories.