LAHORE: Wapda’s Abubakar Talha lifted the boys U-18 singles title at the Millat Tractors Junior National Tennis Championship 2025 that concluded at Punjab Tennis Academy, Bagh-e-Jinnah, Lahore.
Abubakar Talha, a student of FGEI, defeated M Salar in a thrilling final with a commanding scoreline of 6-3, 6-4. Abubakar, sponsored by SA Gardens and Euro Petroleum, showcased remarkable skill and determination throughout the tournament. Following his title-winning performance, he expressed heartfelt gratitude to his supporters.
“I am incredibly grateful to my sponsors, SA Gardens and Euro Petroleum, for their all-out support and belief in my abilities. This victory is a special blessing from Allah,” Abubakar said. “I also owe a great deal to my coach and mentor, Mehboob Waheed Jan, and my school, FGEI, for their guidance and encouragement. With Allah’s help, I aim to keep improving and making my supporters proud.”
In the boys U-18 doubles final, Abubakar Talha, teamed up with Amir Mazari of Aitchison College, delivered another stellar performance, defeating M Salar and Asad Zaman with an emphatic score of 6-1, 6-1 to complete the brace of titles.
In the boys U-14 final, Abdur Rehman of SICAS overcame M Junaid 1-4, 4-1, 4-0. In the boys U-14 doubles final, Muhammad Junaid Khan and Rayan Khan Khalil edged out Ohad-e-Mustafa and M Ayan Khan 5-4, 4-1. In the girls U-14 final, Khadija Khalil thrashed Shahnoor Umer 4-0, 4-0.
In the boys U-12 final, Muhammad Ayan triumphed over Muhammad Muaz 4-2, 4-2. In the boys U-12 doubles final, Muhammad Muaz and Muhammad Ayan defeated M Ibraheem Hussain Gill and Majid Ali Bachani 4-5, 4-2, 10-8. In the girls U-12 final, Aiman Rehan edged past Khadija Khalil in a nail-biter 4-5, 4-2, 5-4.
In the boys/girls U-10 final, Ashtar Alam Khan dominated Mustafa Zia 6-0. In the boys/girls U-8, M Mamnoon Bari gold, Shahreen Umer silver, Ibrahim Faizan bronze. In the boys/girls U-6 medals, Wali Abdullah gold, M Zayyan Amir silver, M Azlan Amir bronze.
The chief guests for the day were Col (R) Mukhtar Ahmad, Deputy General Manager (Admin & Purchase) at Millat Tractors Limited and Imran Ayub, Senior Manager Admin at Millat Tractors Limited, distributed medals and trophies among the winners, appreciating their dedication and talent.
