Bahrain touches down in capital as teams assemble for historic Billie Jean King Cup in Islamabad
Bahrain touches down in capital as teams assemble for historic Billie Jean King Cup in Islamabad
By Nawaz Gohar ; The momentum for Asia’s premier women’s team tennis spectacle reached a new peak as the national squad from Bahrain arrived in the federal capital, joining an impressive lineup of international contingents for the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group III.
Scheduled to run from October 21 to 24, 2026, at the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) Tennis Complex on Garden Avenue, Islamabad, this landmark tournament marks the first time in Pakistan’s tennis history that the country is hosting this prestigious international team competition.
With Bahrain’s arrival, the capital has now welcomed foreign contingents from Maldives, Iran, Kuwait, Qatar, and Jordan, setting the stage for a competitive gathering of top female tennis talent from across the region.
A total of eight nations will battle for continental glory on the hard courts of Islamabad: Host Nation: Pakistan 🇵🇰. Visiting Delegations: Bahrain 🇧🇭, Bhutan 🇧🇹, Iran 🇮🇷, Jordan 🇯🇴, Kuwait 🇰🇼, Maldives 🇲🇻, and Qatar 🇶🇦.
PTF President Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi and Secretary General Col. Zia-ud-Din Tufail, along with key federation officials, personally received the incoming teams, expressing immense pride in bringing world-class tennis to home courts.
Speaking on the historic event, the PTF leadership emphasized that hosting the tournament highlights Pakistan’s growing reputation as a reliable host for international sporting events.
“Welcoming these foreign delegations to Islamabad for the Billie Jean King Cup is a moment of immense pride for Pakistan tennis,” stated the PTF leadership.
“This championship not only reinforces our commitment to expanding women’s sports and fostering international goodwill, but also offers our homegrown athletes a priceless opportunity to test their mettle against top regional opponents on home soil.”
The Pakistan Tennis Federation has put in place meticulous arrangements for hospitality, transportation, and venue operations to guarantee a seamless tournament for players, delegates, and match officials.
As the final squads complete their arrivals, the PTF Complex is fully prepared to deliver a high-octane week of international tennis, reinforcing Pakistan’s position on the global sporting map.
