LAHORE: The J-30 Lahore Ali Embroidery Mills International Junior Tennis Championship 2026 will get underway on Monday, October 26, at Aitchison College, with more than 42 young players from China, Kazakhstan, Australia, Russia, Bangladesh and other countries set to take part in the week-long international event.
The championship is being organised by the Punjab Lawn Tennis Association (PLTA) with the support of Ali Embroidery Mills Pvt Ltd. The event is aimed at providing emerging players with valuable match practice, international exposure and an opportunity to test their skills against opponents from different tennis backgrounds.
Rashid Malik thanked the title sponsor for supporting the championship and contributing to the development of junior players.
“I am grateful to Ali Embroidery Mills Pvt Ltd for sponsoring this international junior event. The company is also supporting junior players and making a valuable contribution to junior tennis development,” he said.
Malik also expressed gratitude to Aitchison College and its principal, Dr S. M. Turab Hussain, for hosting the championship at the college’s tennis courts.
“I am thankful to Principal Dr S. M. Turab Hussain, all our co-sponsors especially Nishat Textiles and the organisers for their contributions in bringing an ITF junior event back to Lahore after a long time,” he added.
The opening ceremony will be held at 2:30pm on Monday at Aitchison College, Mall Road, Lahore. Dr Asif Tufail, Secretary of the Punjab Sports and Youth Affairs Department, former Secretary Sports Fazal-ur-Rehman and Dr S. M. Turab Hussain, Principal of Aitchison College, are expected to attend as distinguished guests.
Rashid Malik said the event would give Pakistani juniors exposure to international standards and different playing styles, while helping them improve their technical ability, tactical awareness, confidence and competitive resilience.
“The tournament will also offer a platform for young athletes to exchange experiences and develop friendships through sport,” he said.
Malik also welcomed all international tennis players and wished them good luck for their matches in the ITF J-30 Junior Tennis Championship at the tennis courts of Aitchison College, known for its educational heritage and sporting traditions.
Aitchison College will host the matches throughout the championship, while the finals are scheduled for Friday, October 30, at 3:30pm at the same venue.
