LAHORE, 17th Sep 2023: The Ali Embroidery Mills Punjab Junior Tennis Championship 2023 concluded with a spectacular display of talent as rising tennis star Asad Zaman secured a remarkable triple crown, winning all three of his finals at the Sports Board Punjab Tennis Academy in Nishtar Park.
In the fiercely contested Boys U-18 final, Asad Zaman displayed his exceptional skills, defeating Hamza Jawad with a score of 8-2 to claim the championship title. Partnering with Hamza Jawad in the Boys U-18 doubles, Asad continued to shine as they defeated Abdullah Pirzada and his partner with a score of 6-4, securing a well-deserved victory.
Asad Zaman’s winning momentum persisted as he swept the Boys U-16 final with a resounding 6-0 victory over Muhammad Rehan, thus earning his third title and completing a remarkable hat-trick of victories.
In the Boys/Girls U-14 final, Syed Orhan Suhail emerged victorious with a score of 6-2 against Hajra Suhail. The duo of Abdur Rehman and Hajra Suhail triumphed in the Boys/Girls U-14 doubles final, defeating Aalay Hussain and Abdullah Sajjad Wahla with a score of 4-0.
In the Boys/Girls U-12 final, Bismel Zia of Ali Embroidery Mills secured a hard-fought victory with a score of 7-5 against Hajra Suhail. Additionally, in the Boys/Girls U-10 final, Ayan Shahbaz showcased his tennis prowess, defeating Muaz Shahbaz with a score of 6-2.
The concluding ceremony was graced by the esteemed presence of Rashid Malik, Secretary of the Punjab Lawn Tennis Association (PLTA), and a distinguished recipient of the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz. Malik had the honour of presiding as the chief guest for the event, accompanied by Col (R) Asif Dar. Together, they extended their heartfelt appreciation to the deserving winners and top performers, personally bestowing them with well-earned prizes.
In a gracious gesture, Malik extended his sincere gratitude to Tariq Zaman, the CEO of Ali Embroidery Mills, for generously sponsoring the event. He underscored the significance of such support for tennis, emphasizing its potential to propel the sport to new heights. Furthermore, Malik expressed his deep appreciation to the Sports Board Punjab and its dedicated officers for their unwavering commitment to the advancement of tennis. With their wholehearted support, he expressed optimism that tennis will continue to flourish and thrive within the country.
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