Islamabad:Bahrain's women's tennis team has been placed in Group A for the Asian Group III qualifiers of the Billie Jean King Cup, alongside the Maldives, Pakistan, and Bhutan. The qualifiers will take place in Islamabad from October 19 to 24, featuring eight national teams.
According to Bahrain News Agency, Group B includes the teams from Iran, Qatar, Jordan, and Kuwait. The tournament was officially launched in Islamabad, with the draw and a technical meeting held at the Pakistan Tennis Federation Complex.
Jamila Al Nashaba, a board member of the Bahrain Tennis Federation and head of the national team delegation, stated that Bahrain's participation underscores the federation's dedication to developing women's tennis and boosting Bahraini players' visibility in regional and international competitions. She emphasized that the tournament offers a valuable opportunity for the players to gain experience and improve their competitiveness, highlighting the team's resolve to perform strongly.
The Bahraini squad includes players Hajar Zaidan, Eman Al Zaimour, and Gharam Isa.