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LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi met with Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) President Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi on Wednesday to discuss the promotion of tennis across the country.
During the meeting, Aisam highlighted the ongoing issues related to tennis courts in Islamabad. Responding to the concerns, Mohsin Naqvi immediately directed relevant authorities to address the problems and ensure timely resolutions.
Expressing his commitment to supporting all sports, Naqvi assured the PTF of PCB’s full cooperation in promoting tennis.
“We will also build new tennis courts,” he said, adding that Pakistan is brimming with talent not only in cricket but also in tennis.
Mohsin Naqvi emphasized the importance of nurturing young talent across various formats.
“We want Pakistani players to shine in tennis just like they do in cricket,” he stated.
He also noted the growing popularity of padel tennis among the youth, promising the federation full backing to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
“PTF will have our complete support to help young players benefit from the rise of padel tennis,” he said.
Aisam-ul-Haq, meanwhile, congratulated Mohsin Naqvi on the successful hosting of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan and lauded his efforts to promote cricket in the country.
He also expressed his gratitude to the PCB Chairman for taking steps to resolve tennis infrastructure issues and for pledging to construct new courts.
It’s worth noting that PCB Chief Operating Officer Sumair Ahmed was also present during the meeting.
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