ISLAMABAD: Subh-e-Nau Ladies National Tennis Tournament will be played here from Sept 23 at the PSB Tennis Courts, Islamabad, Chairperson Shahida Kausar Farooq said in a statement on Thursday.

She said that this exclusive ladies tennis event is aimed at promotion of women sports in the country.

`Exclusive tennis events for female tennis players are rare in Pakistan but Subh-e-Nau has hosted most number of exclusive ladies tennis events in the country. She said that this tournament will encourage new female players to come forward and take part in competitive tennis events.

Giving details about the tournament, Shahida said that this will be played on hard courts at PSB Tennis Courts Islamabad and will conclude on Sept 27. `There will be three dif-ferent categories which include ladies singles, ladies doubles and girls juniors U-18,` she added. `The prize money for the event will be Rs 250,000 while outstation players will be given daily allowances as well.

Junior players will also receive economy class train fares as per Pakistan Tennis Federation rules.

Shahida also announced that there will be a special category for media persons during the event where players from different tv channels, newspapers and news agencies could take part and show their skills.

Interested players can send their entries to tournament referee Shahzad Akhtar Alvi at 03335158971 or Subh-e-Nau office at 0321-7059269.

Last date for sending the entries is Saturday, Sept 22.-Agencies