KARACHI: Egyptian players dominated the Venus ABC Open International Squash Championship, winning both the men’s and women’s titles at the five-day tournament organised by the Sindh Squash Association.
The $82,000 event was held at the Asif Nawaz Squash Complex at Defence Authority Creek Club, where Egypt’s Karim El Hammamy defeated top-seeded England player Curtis Malik in straight games to claim the men’s title.
El Hammamy secured the 48-minute final 3-0, winning 11-6, 12-10 and 11-3.
In the women’s final, Egypt’s Rowan Elaraby defeated compatriot Amina El Rihany in straight games. Elaraby completed the 33-minute match with an 11-6, 11-8, 11-5 victory.
Provincial Minister Saeed Ghani, who attended as chief guest, and DHA Administrator Brigadier Ameer Nawaz Khan, the guest of honour, distributed prizes among the players.
The men’s and women’s champions received $5,415 along with trophies. Former world champion Jahangir Khan, Sindh Squash Association President Adnan Asad and a large number of spectators were also present at the closing ceremony.