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PSF-COMBAXX INTERNATIONAL SQUASH TOURNAMENT
Mohammad Hamaz eliminates Etemadpoor 3-2
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ISLAMABAD:-Six local players moved into the quarterfinals of the ongoing PSF-Combaxx International Squash Tournament after winning their respective matches at Mushaf Squash Complex, Islamabad on Thursday.
Mohammad Hamza Khan posted an amazing victory after eliminating his Iranian opponent Sepehr Etemadpoor 3-2 in a well contested five games encounter. It was most interesting and thrilling match of day, as the both players displayed top squash and amused sizeable spectators with their game skill. The final score-line was 5-11, 11-5, 11-9, 8-11 and 11-8 after lasting 42 minutes.
Results (Round-II):
Noor Zaman Khan (PAK) beat Farhan Mehboob (PAK) 11-4, 11-8 (Retd) 19 Min
Farhan Zaman (PAK) beat Mohammad Ammad (PAK) 11-8, 9-11, 11-8, 11-4 (39 Min)
Mohammad Ashab Irfan (PAK) beat Naveed Rehman (PAK) 10-12, 11-6, 11-6, 11-9 (45 Min)
Hafiz Zhafri (MAS) beat Alireza Shameeli (IRI) 12-10, 11-6, 11-8 (32 Min)
Nasir Iqbal (PAK) beat Salman Saleem (PAK) 11-4, 12-10, 11-6 (29 Min)
Mohammad Hamaz Khan (PAK) beat Sepehr Etemadpoor (IRI) 5-11, 11-5, 11-9, 8-11, 11-8 (42 Min)
Ahsan Ayaz (PAK) beat Zahir Shah (PAK) 11-8, 11-4, 11-3 (24 Min)
Abdallah Elmasry (EGY) beat Khaled Labib (EGY) 11-7, 11-8, 11-5 (28 Min)
Australia to host WSF World Junior Squash Championships 2023
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ISLAMABAD:-The World Squash Federation (WSF) board has awarded the 2023 WSF World Junior Squash Championships to Squash Australia, following the conclusion of the 2022 championships last week, which saw Egypt’s Amina Orfi and the Netherlands’ Rowan Damming win the individual titles and England win the men’s team title.
The 2023 event will feature a junior men’s and women’s individual tournament and the women’s junior team championships and will begin an exciting decade of sport for Australia, which will host the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Victoria and the 2032 Olympic Games in Brisbane. Australia has successfully hosted various major WSF events, including Men’s and Women’s World Team Championships, World Junior Championships, World Doubles and the World Masters Championships.
Squash Australia was originally awarded the 2020 WSF World Junior Championships, only for the event to be cancelled due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. The hosts will hope for a successful championship to help Australia return to the pinnacle of the sport, with Australia last capturing the world junior title in 1995 in Sydney, when a team of Rachael Grinham, Emma Major, Kate Major and Narelle Tippett won the trophy on home ground.
Squash Australia CEO, Robert Donaghue said:
“Australia is very proud to be selected to host the 2023 WSF World Junior Championships, welcoming the next generation of squash stars ‘Down Under’ for the first time in nearly 30 years. We have such a unique opportunity in Australia over the next 10 years with the “Green and Gold” runway to Victoria 2026 and Brisbane 2032. Showcasing the world’s best junior squash talent from 35+ nations is a special opportunity, and we look forward to delivering a memorable tournament.
WSF President Zena Wooldridge, OBE, said:
“It’s really important for the sport to have these prestigious events as part of the lead into the Commonwealth Games in Victoria in four years’ time, and as part of the huge surge in momentum to the Olympics in Brisbane. It provides an important platform for Squash Australia to grow squash in numbers and performance across Australia. We hope it is a great incentive for Australia’s journey back to the podium.
“We can also rely on Australia’s great track record for hosting events. It was unfortunate we didn’t make it to Australia for the 2020 World Juniors, but actually 2023 is maybe better timing. Having visited the country many times for squash events, I know just how much the players will love the experience of visiting Australia.”
PSF INTERNATIONAL SQUASH TOURNAMENT
11 local guys move into next round
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ISLAMABAD:-As many as 11 Pakistani, 2 Egyptian, 2 Iranian and 1 Malaysian player have reached in the 16-man stage, as the 7 players got bye in the PSF-Combaxx International Squash Tournament for Men that started at Mushaf Squash Complex, Islamabad on Wednesday.
The tournament carries prize money of US$ 12,000, which is being played under the banner of Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF). Final will be played on August 28 at the same venue.
Results (day-1):
Noor Zaman (PAK) got Bye
Farhan Mehboob (PAK) beat Moeen Ud Din (PAK) 11-4, 11-3, 11-5 (13 Min)
Mohammad Ammad (PAK) beat Wee Ming Hock (MAS) 11-6, 11-2, 11-2 (22 Min)
Farhan Zaman (PAK) got Bye
Mohammad Ashab Irfan (PAK) got Bye
Naveed Rehman (PAK) beat Saeed Abdul (PAK) 11-8, 11-4, 7-11, 11-8 (45 Min)
Hafiz Zhafri (MAS) beat Zeeshan Zeb (PAK) 6-11, 8-11, 11-9, 11-7, 11-4 (59 Min)
Alireza Shameeli (IRI) got Bye
Nasir Iqbal (PAK) got Bye
Salman Saleem (PAK) beat Abdel Rahman Nassar (EGY) 9-11, 11-7, 11-9, 11-7 (41 Min)
Sepehr Etemadpoor (IRI) beat Duncan Lee (MAS) 12-10, 11-6, 11-9 (30 Min)
Hamaz Khan (PAK) got Bye
Ahsan Ayaz (PAK) got Bye
Zahir Shah (PAK) beat Talha Saeed (PAK) 11-7, 11-4, 11-5 (14 Min)
Abdallah Elmasry (EGY) beat Waqar Mehboob (PAK) 11-8, 11-4, 11-4 (21 Min)
Khaled Labib (EGY) got Bye.
Egyptian lads stop Pakistan to reach World Junior Championship final
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Nancy (France):-Egypt brushed aside to Pakistan 2-1 to move into the final of the Team Event of the World Junior Squash Championship 2022 at the Jarvilla Glass Court, Nancy France on Saturday.
In the 1st match, Kareem El Torky from Egypt beat Mohammad Hamza Khan from Pakistan 3-0 with the score-line of 11-8, 11-8 and 11-5 in 33 minutes. In the 2nd match, Noor Zaman from Pakistan beat Mohammed Nasser from Egypt 3-1 at 11-3, 7-11, 11-3 and 11-6 in 40 minutes. Meanwhile in the last match Mohammed Zakaraya from Egypt defeated Mohammad Ashab Irfan from Pakistan 3-1 with the score-line of 11-6, 7-11, 13-11 and 11-8, as the match lasted 29 minutes.
Egypt beat Pakistan (2-1):
Kareem El Torkey 3-0 Mohammad Hamza Khan 11-8, 11-8, 11-5 (33m)
Mohamed Nasser 1-3 Noor Zaman Khan 3-11, 11-7, 3-11, 6-11 (40m)
Mohamed Zakariah 3-1 Mohammad Ashab Irfan 11-6, 7-11, 13-11, 11-8 (29m)
England beat Malaysia 2-1
Finnlay Withington 3-0 Joachim Chuah 11-8, 11-1, 11-9
Sam Osborne-Wylde 1-3 Ameeshenraj Chandaran 9-11, 12-10, 9-11, 4-11
Jonah Bryant 3-0 Harith Danial Jefri 11-3, 11-3, 11-3
Pakistan outclass India in World Junior Team Event Squash
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Nancy (France):-Pakistan outclassed traditional rival India in straight match 2-0 in the Team Event of the ongoing World Junior’s Squash Championship 2022 in Nancy France. Now Pakistan will meet Egypt in the semifinal.
In the first match, Mohammad Hamza toiled hard in the court to get rid of Arnav Sereen 3-2 after a well contested five games match. Pakistani lad won the first two games easily but could not maintain the same pace in the next two games, which he lost at 1-11 and 6-11. However, in the decisive game, Hamza displayed to quality squash and clinched the game at score of 11-5.
Noor Zaman Khan thrashed Krishna Mishra in straight games 3-0 in the second match after lasting just 32 minutes. Maenwhile, Egypt stunned United States of America in similar style 2-0 to move into the semifinals of the top international juniors squash fixture.
Results:
Pakistan beat India 2-0
Mohammad Hamza Khan beat 3-2 Arnav Sereen 11-6, 12-10, 1-11, 6-11, 11-5 (47m)
Noor Zaman beat 3-0 Krishna Mishra 14-12, 11-8, 11-4 (32m)
Egypt beat USA 2-0
Kareem El Torkey beat 3-1 Avi Agarwal 8-11, 11-9, 7-4 rtd (20m)
Mohamed Zakariah beat 3-0 Ted Carney 11-5, 12-10, 11-5 (35m)
World Junior Team Event: Pakistan beat Netherlands and Hong Kong 3-0
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Nancy (France):-Pakistan claimed two victories on Thursday in the ongoing World Junior’s Team Event Squash Championship after beating both Netherlands and Hong Kong 3-0 in Nancy, France.
In the first day of the match, Pakistani teenagers displayed top quality squash and won all three matches comfortably. Mohammad Hamza and Mohammad Ashab defeated their opponents in straight games while Noor Zaman overcame Knut Hogevorst 3-1.
Later, in the evening session, Pakistan thrashed Hong Kong in similar style 3-0. This time, Noor Zaman and Mohammad Ashab won their matches in straight games 3-0 while Mohammad Hamza ousted his rival 3-1. After these comprehensive triumphs Green Shirts have confirmed their berths in quarterfinal stage.
Pakistan beat Netherland (3-0):
Mohammad Hamza Khan beat Samuel Gerrits (3-0) 11-9, 11-5, 11-6
Noor Zaman beat Knut Hogevorst (3-1) 11-7, 11-8, 5-11, 11-8
Mohammad Ashab Irfan beat Hjalmer Mols (3-0) 11-3, 11-5, 11-5
Pakistan beat Hong Kong (3-0):
Mohammad Ashab Irfan beat Tsz shing (3-0) 11-1, 11-6, 11-2
Noor Zaman Khan beat Akifumi (3-0) 11-5, 11-6, 11-7
Mohammad Hamza Khan beat Jat Tse (3-1) 4-11, 11-6, 11-8, 11-4
PSF-Combaxx International Squash Tournament form August 24
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ISLAMABAD:-The PSF-Combaxx International Squash Tournament for Men will start from August 24, 2022 at Mushaf Squash Complex Islamabad, as the Egyptian player Khaled Labib, world number 97 will be top seeded player of the 5-day international fixture.
According to an official of Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF), Noor Zaman is occupying second place in the seeding. The tournament carries a prize money of US$ 12,000. Apart from 16 Pakistanis, 03 international ranking players from Egypt, 02 from Iran and 03 from Malaysia have also confirmed their participation.
Names of 24 seeding players according ranking:
Khaled Labib Egypt 97, Noor Zaman Pakistan 110, Alireza Shamil Iran 114, Nasir Iqbal Pakistan 115, Farhan Zaman Pakistan 144, Ahsan Ayaz Pakistan 146, Mohammad Ashab Irban Pakistan 151, Hamza Khan Pakistan 152, Farhan Mehboob Pakistan 182, Abdellah El Marsy Egypt 188, Zeeshan Zeb Pakistan 196, Saeed Abdul Pakistan 202, Salman Saleem Pakistan 207, Zahir Shah Pakistan 212, Duncan Lee Malaysia 217, Wee Ming Hock Malaysia 217, Abdelrahman Nassar Egypt 221, Hafiz Zhafri Malaysia 233, Sepehr Etemadpoor Iran 244, Naveed Rehman Pakistan 256, Waqar Mehboob Pakistan 280, Mohammad Ammad (WC) Pakistan 498, Moeen Ud Din (WC) Pakistan 546, Talha Saeed (WC) Pakistan 531
World Junior Team Event Squash: Pakistan beat Guyana 3-0
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Nancy (France):-Pakistan beat Guyana 3-0 in their opening match of the World Junior Team Event Squash Championship that started here on Wednesday.
A group of 23 teams from all over the world have entered and have been divided into six pools. Pakistan has been placed in Pool-C along with Netherland, Hong Kong and Guyana. In the 1st pool match, Pakistan beat Guyana by 3-0. Noor Zaman beat Shomari Wiltshire 3-0, Mohammad Ashab Irfan beat Nicholas Verwey 3-0 and Mohammad Hamza Khan beat Samuel Ince-Carvalhal 3-0.
Pakistan will play against Netherland in the morning session and against Hong Kong in the evening session on Thursday at the same venue.
World Junior Squash: Rowan Damming and Amina Orfi claim titles
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Nancy (France):-Upcoming Dutch squash lad, Rowan Damming and Egyptian girl Amina Orfi have won the title of the World Juniors’ Squash Championships 2022 after thrashing their opponents in the finals on Wednesday at Nancy, France. Top seed Pakistani Mohammad Hamza got bronze medal.
Orfi comes back again to claim the title
Coming from two games down for the second day in a row, second seed Amina Orfi denied compatriot Salma El Tayeb to win an hour long five game battle and become the 2022 World Junior Champion.
After an even opening to the match with Orfi leading the first 8-7, Salma’s more varied game took control as she took the lead 11-9, raced through the second 11-1 and at 5-2 in the third the title looked to be hers to lose.
Although Salma didn’t look to be tiring, the momentum switched dramatically as Amina’s relentless hard hitting style began to dominate. She powered through to take the third 11-6, the fourth 11-3 and from 5-5 in the fifth put in a winning burst to take the title 11-7 in exactly an hour.
At fourteen Amina is the youngest winner since Nour El Sherbini who won the 2009 edition at the age of 13.
“I feel so happy, I didn’t know what to expect as I didn’t play a single U19 tournament this year, I was playing completely new competitors.
“I never like to lose and when I got to 2/0 down, I knew I didn’t play my best in the first two games, so I gave my all because it was my last match!
“I’m grateful to my dad, today he managed to stay calm, even if sometimes he gets angry, and he was a great help. I want to dedicate this title to my mum and my sister in Cairo, they were so tense I’m sure, even if they were not the one playing!
“Also, my coach back in Cairo, and also the national team coach, who helped us getting prepared in the first three days here.”
Damming is the first Dutch champion
The men’s final was the first all-European one for 20 years as England’s Finnlay Withington and Netherlands’ Rowan Damming locked horns in a repeat of their European U19 final this April. That title went to Withington, but today there was no stopping Damming as the 17-year-old Dutchman prevailed in straight games.
After an even first few points Damming raced away to take the lead 11-4, then got the better of a tight finish to a close second game, doubling his advantage 12-10. Withington looked to be struggling physically towards the end of that game, and it was the Dutchman who maintained the momentum as he went 9-4 up in the third.
Withington pulled a few points back, but from 9-8 Damming took the final two points to clinch the title and become the first ever Dutch World Junior Champion.
“It feels amazing! I’m just so happy to win this title, I don’t know what to say! I watched some videos and changed some thing, particularly making less errors on the backhand and I thought that was the difference in today’s match.”
World Junior 2022: Finn overcomes top seed Mohammad Hamza 3-2
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Nancy (France):-English national Finnlay Withington overcame top seed Mohammad Hamza Khan 3-2 in the first semifinal of the World Juniors’ Squash Championship 2022 at Nancy France on Monday. The final score-line was 11-2, 11-9, 5-11, 11-13and 11-2.
Withington was in total control in the first, and took an early lead in the second before a series of errors allowed Khan to bounce back in the match. Withington just about held on to go two games up, but the momentum was with Khan now and the top seed dominated the third and led for most of a closer fourth.
Withington played three strong rallies to go 10-8 up, but found the tin on both match balls – and again at 11-10 – before Khan took the next three points to set up a decider. The fifth was a repeat of the opening game as Withington dominated to become the first Englishman to reach the final since the all-English final of 2002.
Salma topples top seed Kenzy
First up was one of two all-Egyptian women’s semis as top seed Kenzy Ayman met 5/8 seed Salma El Tayeb. El Tayeb was on top in the first game, and took an early lead in the second before Ayman fought back to level the match.
A 6-0 start in the third was enough for El Tayeb to hold off another Ayman comeback and retake the lead, and the underdog kept ahead through the fourth to claim a place in the final 11-9, 7-11, 11-7, 11-6.
The second women’s semi was a thriller, with second seed Amina Orfi coming from two games down and taking the decider in extra points.
Fayrouz Abouelkheir had egded the first two games both 11-9, but Orfi stormed back to go 10-4 up in the third, taking it 11-9, and racing through the fourth 11-2.
The fifth was close all the way and at 8-8 it was anyone’s. Orfi moved to 10-8, Abouelkheir saved both of those but couldn’t do it on the third attempt as the 15-year-old took it 12-10 to go through to the final.
Results (Semifinals):
Women’s
Salma El Tayeb(Egy) beat 3-1 Kenzy Ayman (Egy) 11-9, 7-11, 11-7, 11-6
Amina Orfi (Egy) beat 3-2 Fayrouz Aboulkheir(Egy) 9-11, 9-11, 11-9, 11-2, 12-10
Men’s
Finnlay Withington (Eng) beat 3-2 Mohammad Hamza Khan (Pak) 11-2, 11-9, 5-11, 11-13, 11-2
Rowan Damming (Ned) beat 3-1 Mohamed Zakaria(Egy) 11-13, 17-15, 11-8, 11-8
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