46-Year-Old Aisam ul Haq Qureshi To Represent Pakistan In Men’s Doubles At Asian Games 2026 | Tennis News

Last Updated:September 16, 2026, 18:59 IST

Aisam is part of a Pakistan tennis squad that also includes veteran Aqeel Khan, Muhammad Shoaib, Muzammil Murtaza, Maheen Aftab and Ushna Sohail.

Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi to represent Pakistan in Asian Games 2026. (Picture Credit: AFP)

The President of the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) Aisam ul Haq Qureshi will be competing as a doubles player in the upcoming Asian Games in Japan’s Aichi-Nagoya. The 46-year-old Aisam, a former US Open men’s doubles finalist with India’s Rohan Bopanna, confirmed on Wednesday that he had decided to play in the men’s double event in the Asian Games for Pakistan.

“Yes I am the President of the PTF and I will be fulfilling my duties as President in the Asian Games but since I am fully fit and still playing tennis regularly I decided to compete in the doubles event,” he said.

Aisam is part of a Pakistan tennis squad that also includes veteran Aqeel Khan, Muhammad Shoaib, Muzammil Murtaza, Maheen Aftab and Ushna Sohail.

Pakistan will be competing in both men’s and women’s events and Aisam said they had a good combination of experience and youth for the Asian Games.Aisam said he had practiced with the rest of the team players and done his best to help the younger players in the squad.

Aisam said Pakistan tennis was moving ahead despite constraints and in October it will host the Billie Jean women’s event in which players from 10 nations will compete.

“The event will also serve to raise awareness about breast cancer,” he said.

Aisam remained Pakistan’s top and most recognizable player on the international circuit for many years featuring in grand slam double events before he contested the election in the PTF and was elected President in 2024.

(With inputs from PTI)

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Who will represent Pakistan in the men’s doubles tennis event at the 2026 Asian Games?

Aisam ul Haq Qureshi, the 46-year-old President of the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF), will represent Pakistan in the men’s doubles event. He is a former US Open men’s doubles finalist who decided to compete because he is fully fit and still plays tennis regularly.

Which players are included in the Pakistan tennis squad for the 2026 Asian Games?

The Pakistan tennis squad features a mix of experienced and young players, including Aisam ul Haq Qureshi, veteran Aqeel Khan, Muhammad Shoaib, Muzammil Murtaza, Maheen Aftab, and Ushna Sohail. Pakistan will be competing in both the men’s and women’s events.

Where are the 2026 Asian Games being held and what are the event dates?

The 2026 Asian Games are being held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The multi-sport event is scheduled to take place from September 19 to October 4, 2026.

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