Islamabad: Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group III to Be Held in Pakistan for the First Time

Islamabad: Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group III to Be Held in Pakistan for the First Time

Islamabad, October 16

The arrival of teams for the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group III Women’s Tennis Championship has begun. This prestigious international competition will be held in Pakistan for the first time in the country’s tennis history, from October 21 to 24, 2026, at the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) Complex on Garden Avenue, Islamabad.

The Maldives team was the first to arrive in Islamabad for the championship. A total of eight countries, including host Pakistan, will participate in the tournament: Bahrain, Bhutan, Iran, Jordan, Kuwait, the Maldives, Qatar, and Pakistan.

PTF President Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi and Secretary General Colonel (Retired) Ziauddin Tufail, accompanied by PTF officials, welcomed the visiting teams.

According to the federation, hosting the event will help strengthen international sporting relations and provide Pakistani players with a rare opportunity to compete against international opponents on home soil.

Reporter Ali Hassan