ISLAMABAD, October 17: The Iranian national women’s tennis team has arrived in Islamabad for the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group III, scheduled to be held from October 21 to 24 at the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) Tennis Complex, Garden Avenue.
Pakistan is hosting the prestigious international women’s team tennis competition for the first time in the country’s tennis history.
Following the arrival of the Maldives team, Iran is the latest participating nation to reach the federal capital for the championship, which will feature eight countries: Bahrain, Bhutan, Iran, Jordan, Kuwait, Maldives, Pakistan and Qatar.
PTF President Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi and Secretary General Col. Zia-ud-Din Tufail, along with PTF management, welcomed the participating delegations and expressed their pleasure at hosting the international event in Pakistan for the first time.
The PTF leadership said hosting the championship reflected Pakistan’s commitment to promoting tennis, particularly women’s tennis, while strengthening international sporting relations.
The tournament will also provide Pakistani players with a valuable opportunity to compete against international opponents on home soil and gain experience at the international level.
The Pakistan Tennis Federation is making comprehensive arrangements to welcome all participating teams, officials and delegates and ensure the smooth and successful conduct of the championship at the PTF Tennis Complex.
The hosting of the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group III marks a significant milestone for Pakistan tennis and highlights the country’s efforts to promote women’s participation in the sport and host international competitions.
Venue: Pakistan Tennis Federation Tennis Complex, Garden Avenue, Islamabad
Dates: October 21–24, 2026
