Pakistan Tennis Federation

Pakistan Tennis Federation
Sport Tennis
Abbreviation PTF
Founded 1947 (1947)
Affiliation International Tennis Federation
Regional affiliation Asian Tennis Federation
Headquarters Islamabad
Location PTF Tennis Complex
President Salim Saifullah Khan
Secretary Khalid
Official website
ptf.com.pk
Pakistan

Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) is the governing body of tennis in Pakistan. It has played a vital role in the development of domestic, national and international tennis in Pakistan, producing a number of young talented players. It also governs teams such as the Pakistan Fed Cup team and the Pakistan Davis Cup team.[1][2]

History

In 1947, the All Pakistan Lawn Tennis Association was formed after Pakistan gained independence from the United Kingdom. The Association later changed its name to the Pakistan Tennis Federation.[3] Election of Pakistan Tennis Federation held on 12 December 2014 and governing bodies elected newly President of Pakistan Tennis Federation Salim Saifullah Khan, who is former Senator/Federal Minister and Chairman Senate Foreign Affairs Committee.

International and national affiliations

Affiliated Units

The following bodies are affiliated with federation:[8]

Location

The head office is located at the Pakistan Tennis Federation Complex, Garden Avenue, Islamabad.[9]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Pakistan Tennis Federation on The Greek travel Pages Directory
  2. ↑ Constitution of PTF
  3. ↑ History
  4. ↑ http://www.nocpakistan.org/sportsfederations.php?sptid=27#goto
  5. ↑ http://www.sports.gov.pk/About%20Us/telephonedirectory.htm
  6. ↑ http://www.asiantennis.com/index.php/about-atf/national-associations#Pakistan
  7. ↑ http://www.itftennis.com/about/misc/national-associations.aspx?Nation=PAK&RA=ANY
  8. ↑ http://www.ptf.com.pk/index.php/about-us/affiliated-units
  9. ↑ PTF Location
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