UOL, BZU, Fatima Jinnah University shines in 42nd HEC Inter-varsity Women Tennis Championships-2019
UOL, Bahahauddin Zakariya University of Multan and Fatima Jinnah University won the day one matches of 42nd All Pakistan HEC Inter-varsity Women Tennis Championships-2019 kicked off at the PTF Complex, Islamabad.
The 42nd All Pakistan HEC Inter-varsity Women Tennis Championships-2019 kicked off at the PTF Complex, Islamabad with a very colorful opening ceremony and a lot enthusiasm displayed by the participating teams. University of Lahore, and Lahore College for Women University got first round byes.
In the first match of second round, University of Lahore easily defeated University of Central Punjab by 2-1. UOL put a shiny start as Maryam Mirza of UOL defeated Mahnoor Sohail by 6-3,6-1. In the second fixture of the team event Shiza Zainab of UCP overpowered 6-3, 6-1 while in the decider, UCP easily won the match with the final score line of 6-4, 6-3, 10-6.
Bahahauddin Zakariya University of Multan thrashed Superior University by 2-0 in the second round match while Fatima Jinnah University defeated Comsats University after the tough battle by 2-1.
The event is featuring teams from thirteen (13) universities from all over Pakistan. Matches will be played in the singles & doubles categories. Dr. Tariq Banuri, Chairman HEC was the chief guest on the occasion.
First round Results:
| Team | vs | Team |
| Punjab University (Lahore) | def | Islamic University (Bahawalpur) |
| Fatima Jinnah Women University (Rawalpindi) | def | Comsats University (Islamabad) |
| Bahauddin Zakariya University (Multan) | def | UET Taxila University |
| Superior University (Lahore) | def | Agriculture University (Faisalabad) |
| University of Central Punjab | def | Fast University (Islamabad) |
| Quaid-i-Azam International University (Islamabad) | def | Islamic International University (Islamabad) |
Second round:
| Team | vs | Team |
| Bahauddin Zakariya University (Multan) | def | Superior University (Lahore) |
| University of Central Punjab | def | University of Lahore |
| University of Lahore | def | University of Central Punjab |
Mr. Salim Saifullah Khan, President PTF, Mr. Sheikh Anser Aziz, Mayor of Islamabad, diplomats from the French Embassy & Srilankan High Commission, PTF Management and other dignitaries were also present on the occasion. Dr. Tariq Banuri, Chairman HEC, Mr. Salim Saifullah Khan, President PTF and Mr. Sheikh Anser Aziz, Mayor of Islamabad addressed the players at the opening ceremony and shed light on importance of sports in life.
Dr. Tariq Banuri thanked the PTF for extending support to the HEC in organizing the event, and also for promotion of tennis, especially revival of international events in Pakistan. The Mayor of Islamabad also appreciated the concerted effort of the HEC & the PTF in organizing such healthy activity and emphasized the need for a coordinated effort for promotion of sports.
Mr. Salim Saifullah Khan during his address appreciated the efforts of Chairman HEC who has infused new spirit into various sports activities especially Tennis. The President apprised the participants that 210 nations are represented on the International Tennis Circuit as compared to other sports; therefore the game of tennis is one of the most popular sports in the world.
He further added that the PTF Complex facilities are available for Tennis events in future to the HEC and other organizations who wish to conduct tennis events in Islamabad.
