The Pakistan Junior Padel Team is set to participate in the FIP Junior World Cup in Reus, Spain, scheduled from September 26 to October 5.
The 10-member squad, led by Mir Saqib, will take part in three categories: U14, U16, and U18.
To bolster preparations, the Pakistan Padel Federation has appointed Spanish coach Javier Navas Mendez, who will join the team in Spain and later visit Pakistan in October for training camps.
Ahead of the main event, Pakistan will participate in the qualifying rounds, which will be played from September 26 to 28, where they are grouped with teams from Egypt, the UAE, Senegal, Qatar, Japan, Iran, and Lebanon.
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The top teams from each group will advance to the final, with the winner securing a spot in the main draw.
For context, the FIP Junior World Cup 2025 will feature teams from 36 countries, making it a record-breaking edition. The tournament will be held across three venues in Reus, Spain, with the final phase kicking off on September 29.
The event is being staged by the International Padel Federation in collaboration with Premier Padel Spain.
Pakistan Padel Team Players:
Under 14: Azhar Ahmed Allawala, Shakir Ullah, Muhammad Bin Haris, Rayyan Faizan
Under 16: Mueez Usman, Asher Usman Allawala
Under 18: Ayaan Saeed, Muhammad Omer Qamar, Mir Saqib (Captain), Samer Zaman
Reserves: Rayyan Ahmedani, Khowja Faiz