Pakistan tennis federation president Aisam ul Haq Qureshi to play Asian Games doubles

The 46-year-old (centre) declared his decision to represent Pakistan in the men’s doubles at the Asian Games on Wednesday.  | Photo Credit: X/Aisam ul Haq Qureshi

The President of the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) Aisam ul Haq Qureshi will be competing as a doubles player in the upcoming Asian Games in Japan’s Aichi-Nagoya. Aisam is a former US Open men’s doubles finalist, having partnered with India’s Rohan Bopanna.

The 46-year-old declared his decision to represent Pakistan in the men’s doubles at the Asian Games on Wednesday.

“Yes I am the President of the PTF and I will be fulfilling my duties as President in the Asian Games but since I am fully fit and still playing tennis regularly I decided to compete in the doubles event,” he said.

Pakistan’s tennis squad for the games includes veteran Aqueel Khan, Muhammad Shoaib, Muzammil Murtaza, Maheen Aftab and Ushna Sohail alongside Aisam.

Aisam also said Pakistan tennis will host the Billie Jean King women’s event in October, in which players from 10 nations will compete.

“The event will also serve to raise awareness about breast cancer,” he said.

Aisam has been the most recognisable Pakistani face in the international tennis fraternity. He was elected as the president of the PTF in 2024.