Pakistan Tennis Federation
Sport | Tennis |
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Abbreviation | PTF |
Founded | 1947 |
Affiliation | International Tennis Federation |
Regional affiliation | Asian Tennis Federation |
Headquarters | Islamabad |
Location | PTF Tennis Complex |
President | Salim Saifullah Khan |
Secretary | Khalid |
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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
- Pakistan Olympic Association[4]
- Pakistan Sports Board[5]
- Asian Tennis Federation[6]
- International Tennis Federation (ITF)[7]
Affiliated Units
The following bodies are affiliated with federation:[8]
- Sindh Tennis Association
- Punjab Lawn Tennis Association
- Islamabad Tennis Association
- Balochistan Tennis Association
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Tennis Association
- Pakistan Senior Tennis Association
- Higher Education Commission
- Pakistan Air Force
- Pakistan NAVY
- Pakistan Army
- WAPDA
- Pakistan International airline
- Pakistan Ordinance Factory
- International Club of Pakistan
- Pakistan Railways
Location
The head office is located at the Pakistan Tennis Federation Complex, Garden Avenue, Islamabad.[9]
See also
External links
References
- ↑ Pakistan Tennis Federation on The Greek travel Pages Directory
- ↑ Constitution of PTF
- ↑ History
- ↑ http://www.nocpakistan.org/sportsfederations.php?sptid=27#goto
- ↑ http://www.sports.gov.pk/About%20Us/telephonedirectory.htm
- ↑ http://www.asiantennis.com/index.php/about-atf/national-associations#Pakistan
- ↑ http://www.itftennis.com/about/misc/national-associations.aspx?Nation=PAK&RA=ANY
- ↑ http://www.ptf.com.pk/index.php/about-us/affiliated-units
- ↑ PTF Location
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