Aitchison College Ends 12-Year Drought Against Old Boys
In a spirited and much-anticipated encounter, the Aitchison College Tennis Team triumphed over ACOBA (Aitchison College Old Boys Association) after twelve years. The fixture was the best exhibition of intensity, skill, and sportsmanship. After an age-old rivalry filled with competitive zeal, the Aitchison team proved its mettle, securing an impressive 4–1 victory in the rubber.
Each match carried its own excitement, but the youthful energy and determination of the College team ultimately outpaced the experienced Old Boys, notably in the singles. Traditionally, it has been a challenging segment for the young Aitchisonians. The young guns confidently turned around this time, led by the composed and much-improved Omer Ali and Ameer Mazari, both delivering commanding performances.
In the doubles, the Aitchison team once again showcased teamwork and resilience, clinching two out of three matches while conceding only one to the seasoned Old Boys.
Final Result: Aitchison College won the Fixture 4–1
Doubles Results:
Aryaan & Haroon (AC) | Defeated Fazal Qadir & Leghari (Old Boys) — 6-7, 6-4, 10-8
Omer Ali & Ameer Mazari (AC) | Defeated Shehryar Salamat & Talal Khan — 3-6, 7-5, 10-8
Haseeb Aslam & Ahmad Asad (Old Boys) | Defeated Abdullah & Hamza Ahmad — 6-4, 6-4
Singles Results:
Omer Ali (AC) | Defeated Shehryar Salamat (Old Boy) — 6-3, 6-2
Ameer Mazari (AC) | Defeated Talal Khan (Old Boy) — 6-1, 6-4
A commendable display of talent, discipline, and competitive spirit by both teams made the fixture a memorable chapter in this enduring sporting rivalry. All matches were witnessed by Old Boys, proud parents, members of the Sports Management, and the worthy Principal, Dr. S. M. Turab Hussain. They applauded the competitive spirit and high standard of the game displayed by both sides.