PESHAWAR: The 3rd Qamar Zaman All Pakistan National Junior Squash Championship, sponsored by the BARD and Markhor Squash Foundations, concluded with great enthusiasm at the Qamar Zaman Squash Complex, Qayyum Stadium, Peshawar, on the 24th of November. This was one of the largest national junior tournaments, with close to 40 lacs in prize money, and featured Girls’ Under-15 and Under-19 categories, along with Boys’ Under-11, Under-13, Under-15, Under-17, and Under-19 categories, attracting more than 400 young players from across the country.
Final Results of the Championship
1-Boys Under-11 Final (Anas Rafay 3-2 Abdur Rehman Riaz (PAF) 11/6,9/11,11/8,10/12,13/11
2-Boys Under-13 Final (M. Mustafa Ahmad (PB) 3-0 Fahad Khan (PAF) .11/7,11/1,13/15,11/5
3-Boys Under-15 Final (Sohail Adnan (SNGPL) 3-0 Danish Sikandar (KP) 11/6,11/5,11/7
4-Boys Under-17 Final (Yahya Asad (PAF) 3-0 Mustafa Irfan(PAF) 11/9,11/7,11/6
5-Boys Under-19 Final (Abdullah Nawaz (Wapda) 3-1 Sakhiullah Tareen (PB) 7/11,11/9,11/5,11/8
6-Girls Under-15 Final (Damia Khan (Sindh) 3-2 Sehrish Ali (Sindh).11/9,8/11,7/11,11/7,11/9
7-Girls Under-19 Final (Mahnoor Ali (KP) 3-0 Amna Malik (Wapda) .11/2/,11/4,11/5
Former Champions Attend National Junior Squash Championship
The National Junior Squash Championship was graced by former World Champion and Chairman of the KP Squash Association, Mr. Qamar Zaman, who attended as Chief Guest. Also present were Mr. Dawood Khan, President of the KP Squash Association and Secretary Public Health; squash legend Mr. Mohibullah Khan; Mr. Mansoor Zaman, General Secretary; and Mr. Wazir Muhammad, Finance Secretary of the KP Squash Association.
Sponsors Praise Rising Talent in Pakistani Squash
At the closing ceremony of the National Junior Squash Championship, Ms. Mehreen Dawood, Member of the Board of Governors, BARD Foundation, attended on behalf of the Bilquis and Abdul Razak Dawood Foundation (BARD), along with Mr. Hussain T. Hasan on behalf of the Markhor Squash Foundation.
Encouraging Female Participation in Squash
Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Mehreen Dawood said,
“It’s always inspiring to see young players gather on one platform and showcase their talent, especially the girls. The strong participation of female athletes is truly encouraging. Tournaments like National Junior Squash Championship provide invaluable learning experiences for emerging players. We are committed to supporting and improving the sports landscape of Pakistan at a national level. I congratulate the KP Squash Association and all the winners for a successful tournament and for displaying the true spirit of the game.”
Commitment to Developing Future Champions
Mr. Hussain T. Hasan, CEO of Markhor Squash Foundation, shared,
“We are not just sponsoring a tournament; we are building a pathway for Pakistan’s next generation of champions. The talent and energy here are undeniable, especially with the historic rise in female participation. We are committed to bridging the gap between local talent and international success by providing the elite coaching and resources our youth deserve.”
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