Pakistan Under-14 Tennis Player Juniad Khan
By Asim Sheraz
PESHAWAR: Junaid Khan from Peshawar, who made a mark by defeating the Asian Champion in national and international Under-14 tennis competitions, has said that his recent performance and victories have greatly boosted his confidence and morale. He hopes that in a few years, he will turn his dreams into reality.
Defeating the Asian Under-14 Champion Shaheen Afridi in the Federal Tennis Cup has been the most remarkable and memorable performance of his life so far. This victory has fueled his passion for success and paved the way for achieving a top position in tennis. Besides that, winning the Under-14 title at the Balochistan Open also holds great significance for him.
He shared that tennis has brought him immense respect and fame at a young age. He has toured Sri Lanka and Kazakhstan with the national Under-14 team and won gold medals in team events, where his performance was the most outstanding and prominent.
He further said that representing Pakistan in the Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, and the Olympics, and winning medals there, is the goal he has set for his life. He has committed himself to rigorous day-and-night practice. He expressed gratitude to his coaches, Roman and Shehryar (nicknamed Shehri), saying that with the dedication they are showing in coaching him, he will, God willing, not let their efforts and trust go to waste.
Achieving a high standing for Pakistan in tennis has now become the ultimate purpose of his life.
