ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will welcome eight Asian and Oceania nations to the capital from Wednesday as the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group III (B) 2026 gets underway at the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) Tennis Complex.
The four-day international women’s team tennis competition marks the first time Pakistan is hosting the prestigious event, bringing together national teams from Bahrain, Bhutan, Iran, Jordan, Kuwait, Maldives, Pakistan and Qatar.
The opening ceremony was held on Tuesday at the PTF Tennis Complex on Garden Avenue, Islamabad, officially welcoming the participating nations ahead of the competition, which will run from October 21 to 24.
Pakistan drawn alongside Maldives, Bahrain and Bhutan in Pool A of the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group III (B), starting October 21 in Islamabad.
Pool B features Iran, Qatar, Jordan and Kuwait.
The official draw and trophy unveiling were held today as Pakistan prepares to host the international women’s team tennis competition for the first time.
Eight nations will compete in the October 21–24 event.
— Faizan Lakhani (@faizanlakhani) October 20, 2026
Captains’ meeting and trophy reveal held
Earlier, the captains’ meeting, official draw ceremony and trophy reveal took place at Mövenpick Hotel Islamabad, setting the stage for the championship.
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The ceremony was attended by Pakistan Tennis Federation President Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, Kuwait Tennis Federation President Abdul Redha J. Al-Ghareeb, PTF Secretary General Col. Zia-ud-Din Tufail (Retd.), Mövenpick Hotel Islamabad General Manager Nicolas Verdun, World Tennis referee Jemin You and PTF Director Col. Gul Rehman.
Representatives of the PTF and hotel management, officials from 37th North and media personnel also attended the event.
Addressing the gathering, Qureshi welcomed the participating nations, team captains, players, officials and distinguished guests to Islamabad. He thanked World Tennis for entrusting Pakistan with hosting the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group III competition for the first time in the country’s history.
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He said hosting an international women’s team tennis competition of this stature reflected Pakistan’s growing capacity to organise international sporting events and its commitment to promoting women’s tennis.
Qureshi also highlighted the opportunity for Pakistani players to gain international experience by competing against regional opponents and showcasing their abilities on home courts.
A historic first for Kuwait! 🇰🇼🎾
Kuwait’s women’s national team is set to make its senior Billie Jean King Cup debut at the Asia/Oceania Group III event in Islamabad, Pakistan, from 21–24 October.
This is a proud milestone for women’s tennis in Kuwait and another positive step for the continued growth of the sport across Asia.
The Asian Tennis Federation wishes Team Kuwait all the best as they begin this special journey on the international stage.
#BillieJeanKingCup #TeamKuwait #KuwaitTennis #WomensTennis #AsianTennis #ATF
— Asian Tennis Federation (@asian_tennis) October 19, 2026
The PTF expressed its commitment to providing a welcoming environment for all participating teams and said it looked forward to a competitive championship that would promote sporting excellence, friendship and unity through tennis.
