31/07/2026
BHUTAN TENNIS FEDERATION
Billie Jean King Cup 2026 & Davis Cup 2026
The Bhutan Tennis Federation (BTF) is pleased to announce the selection trials for the National Teams to represent Bhutan at the 2026 Billie Jean King Cup and 2026 Davis Cup.
The Billie Jean King Cup will be held in October 2026, while the Davis Cup will be held from 16 to 21 November 2026 in Bahrain. Exact date and venue for BJKC will be announced in due course.
Registration Process
Interested players are requested to register by completing and submitting the Google Sheet Form along with the required supporting documents mentioned in the form, no later than, Friday, 7 August, 2026 12:00 PM.
Late submissions will not be accepted.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible in the National Team Selection trials, applicants must:
1. Be a Bhutanese citizen.
2. Be between 14 and 35 years of age. Preference may be given to younger players who demonstrate strong performance and long-term development potential.
3. Be a member in good standing with the Bhutan Tennis Federation.
4. Be free from any anti-doping rule violation and comply with all applicable anti-doping requirements.
5. Be medically fit to compete (supported by a valid medical certificate).
6. Produce a valid Police Clearance Certificate (or other evidence, if required by the Federation) confirming no criminal record.
7. Be residing in Bhutan.
8. Players below the age of 18 years must submit written consent from a parent or legal guardian.
9. Attend all mandatory briefings and activities organized by the Bhutan Tennis Federation as part of the selection process.
NOTE:
Bhutanese players who are currently on recognised tennis scholarships overseas or competing in the NCAA, NAIA, ITF Professional Circuit, or other recognised international competitions may be considered for selection without participating in the Selection Trials. Such consideration shall be based on their recent competitive results, national and international rankings, current playing standard, and availability, as determined by the Selection Committee.
Selection Process
All applications will be reviewed by the Bhutan Tennis Federation. Only applicants who meet the eligibility requirements will be notified via email.
Players should note that participation in the Selection Trials is only one component of the overall selection process. Final selection will be made by the Selection Committee in accordance with the Bhutan Tennis Federation's SOP, taking into account tournament performance together with the approved selection criteria.
Players' Briefing
Following the announcement of eligible players, all players are required to attend the Players’ Briefing to be held as follows:
Date: Monday, 10 August 2026
Time: After office hours (exact time to be notified)
Venue: Bhutan Tennis Federation Office
The briefing will cover:
• Selection criteria and evaluation process;
• Tournament format and competition rules;
• Code of Conduct and player responsibilities;
• Training programme and expectations for selected players;
• Administrative and logistical arrangements.
Failure to attend the briefing without prior approval may result in disqualification from the selection process.
National Team Selection Trials
Venue: National Tennis Center, Changlimithang, Thimphu
Dates: 11–14 August 2026
Reporting Time: 8:30 AM daily
Further information, including the tournament draw and schedule of play, will be circulated following the completion of registration.
The Bhutan Tennis Federation encourages all eligible players to seize this opportunity to compete for the honour of representing Bhutan on the international stage.
BHUTAN TENNIS FEDERATION
Please find the link below and register
