Five local players ready to shine at W15 Islamabad Junaid Family Foundation Championships
Five local players ready to shine at W15 Islamabad Junaid Family Foundation Championships
By Nawaz Gohar ; The stage is set for high-octane international sports action as the second leg of the W15 Islamabad Junaid Family Foundation World Tennis Women’s Championships 2026 officially serves off tomorrow, October 13, at the prestigious Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) Tennis Complex.
The high-profile tournament brings together 31 top-tier athletes representing 17 nations, including France, China, Russia, Denmark, Mexico, Uzbekistan, South Africa, the Netherlands, Korea, Nepal, Japan, Hong Kong, Germany, Thailand, Türkiye, the Czech Republic, and host nation Pakistan.
Carrying the home flag into the competition are five prominent Pakistani players: Ushna Suhail, Mahin Aftab Qureshi, Meheq Khokhar, Romaisa Malik, and Hajra Sohail. The prestigious event offers local players a vital platform to compete against global talent on home soil and earn crucial WTA ranking points.
Fully sponsored by the Junaid Family Foundation, the championship underscores a shared commitment to advancing women’s sports and elevating Pakistan’s profile on the international tennis calendar.
PTF President Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi and Secretary General Col. Zia-ud-Din Tufail (Retd.), along with the federation’s executive management, extended a warm welcome and best wishes to all international and local competitors.
They also expressed their sincere appreciation to the Junaid Family Foundation for its steadfast sponsorship and vital role in empowering women’s tennis in Pakistan. Main draw action commences tomorrow at 10:00 AM at the PTF Tennis Complex, Islamabad.
