At the ITF Asia 14&U Development Championships Finals 2026 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, there is one team that stands a little apart. While most players in the event are competing for their own countries, the GSPDP/ITF 14&U team is representing the region. GSPDP – stands for Grand Slam Player Development Programme, and this team is part of a special development pathway designed to support promising young players from across Asia. It is a group made up of talented juniors who have come through the earlier regional events and earned this opportunity through the wider development pathway. The Finals in Colombo are being held across two weeks, from 29 March to 3 April and from 5 to 10 April 2026.
This is what makes the team special. These players are not together because they come from one country. They are together because they have performed well in the regional events and have been included in a wider Asian development system together, with the ITF and ATF pathway, gives young players more chances to grow through international events and experience. It is part of a wider system that also includes other development opportunities, such as the Asian 14&U ITF/GSPDP Team to Europe. In simple words, it is about helping players move ahead step by step.
This year’s team in Colombo includes six players from different parts of Asia. In the boys’ section, Hamza El Mansoury of Saudi Arabia, Phu Gia Le of Vietnam, and Tuan Phong Vu of Vietnam are part of the squad. In the girls’ section, the team features Nazil Hudaykulieva of Turkmenistan, Maristella Torrecampo of the Philippines, and Zixi Wang of Singapore. Together, they reflect the wide spread of talent coming through the region.
Guiding them in Colombo are two captains, Sara Mansoor of Pakistan and Rani Harshana of Sri Lanka. Their role is an important one, because events like this are not only about results. They are also about helping young players settle into a team environment, learn from the experience, and grow through competition. For many juniors, that support can make a big difference in how they handle an event of this level.
For these six players, Colombo is another important step in their journey. It is a chance to compete, to learn, and to be part of something bigger than themselves. And for Asian tennis, the GSPDP/ITF 14&U team is another reminder of why a strong development pathway matters, because today’s young players often need the right opportunities before they can dream of the bigger stages ahead.
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