Over 42 players to compete in J-30 Ali embroidery mills junior tennis championship

The J-30 Lahore Ali Embroidery Mills International Junior Tennis Championship 2026 will begin on Monday, October 26, at Aitchison College,

By Muhammad Waqas

Lahore:  The J-30 Lahore Ali Embroidery Mills International Junior Tennis Championship 2026 will begin on Monday, October 26, at Aitchison College, bringing more than 42 young players from China, Kazakhstan, Australia, Russia, Bangladesh and other countries to the city for a week of international competition.

Organised by the Punjab Lawn Tennis Association (PLTA) with the support of Ali Embroidery Mills Pvt Ltd, the championship aims to provide emerging players with valuable match experience, international exposure and an opportunity to test their skills against competitors from different tennis backgrounds.

Rashid Malik expressed gratitude to the title sponsor for supporting the event and contributing to the development of young players. “I am grateful to Ali Embroidery Mills Pvt Ltd for sponsoring this international junior event. The company is also supporting junior players and making a valuable contribution to junior tennis development,” he said.

Malik also thanked Aitchison College and its principal, Dr. S. M. Turab Hussain, for hosting the championship at the college’s tennis courts. “I am thankful to Principal Dr. S. M. Turab Hussain, all our co-sponsors especially Nishat Textiles and the organisers for their contributions in bringing an ITF junior event back to Lahore after a long time,” he added.

The opening ceremony is scheduled for 2:30pm on Monday at Aitchison College, Mall Road Lahore. Dr Asif Tufail, Secretary of the Punjab Sports and Youth Affairs Department; former Secretary Sports Mr. Fazal-ur-Rehman and Dr S. M. Turab Hussain, Principal of Aitchison College, are expected to attend as distinguished guests.

Rashid Malik further said that the event is expected to provide Pakistani juniors with exposure to international standards and varied playing styles, while helping them build technical ability, tactical awareness, confidence and competitive resilience. “The tournament will also offer a platform for young athletes to exchange experiences and develop friendships through sport.”

Malik also warmly welcomed all the international tennis players and wished them good luck for their matches in the prestigious ITF J-30 Junior Tennis Championship at the tennis courts of Aitchison College, known for its educational heritage and sporting traditions. The college will host the matches throughout the championship while the finals are scheduled for Friday, October 30, at 3:30pm at the same venue.