The PTTF named a 10-member boys and girls team for the two back-to-back regional tournaments being held in Jaipur, next month. — APP/File Photo

KARACHI The Pakistan Table Tennis Federation (PTTF) on Thursday named a 10-member boys and girls team for the two back-to-back regional tournaments being held in Jaipur, India, next month.


The squad was announced at the end of two-day trials which concluded at the PSB Coaching Centre. The PTTF selection committee which comprised five members was in attendance and picked the team.


The PTTF President S. M. Sibtain will accompany the team in his official capacity as Vice-President Asian Table Tennis Union (ATTU) and President South Asian Table Tennis Federation.


Team
Boys under-18 Salman Virk, Waqas Ayub and Abdullah Mohammad. Girls under-18 Maleeha Khursheed, Saba Mushtaq and Sobia Qamar. Boys under-15 Mohammad Rameez and Tabish Khursheed. Girls under-18 Abeera Ali and Farwa Javed.  Officials Miftah Ismail (manager) and Irfanullah (coach).

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