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Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD: Pakistani teenage squash player, Huzaifa Shahid won the gold medal while Mahnoor Ali lifted the bronze medal in the 7th Borneo Junior Open 2023 that concluded Kuching Malaysia.According to an official, 401 players all over the world participated in Boys’ Under-13 and Girls’ Under-15 fixtures. Boy’s U13 final, Huzaifa Shahid outclassed his opponent Lokkhesh Wigneswaran from Malaysia in straight games 3-0. The final score-line was 11-3, 11-7, and 11-4, as the match lasted only 12 minutes. Mahnoor Ali thrashed Amber Chieng Shiao in Girls’ U13 match 3-0 at 11-3, 11-4, and 11-5 after 18 minutes game.

China people keen to promote squash in the country: Says Shahid ZamanAbdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: Top International Squash coach and former Pakistan player, Shahid Zaman Khan visited Shanghai from June 22 to 28, 2023 to coach the budding squash players at Lantau Squash Courts, Hongiao Sports Park Shanghai at the request of the Shanghai Squash Association (SSA).Shahid Zaman told this reporter that Deputy Secretary General SSA Jin Zhen, who is also General Manager of LongYu Sports, had contacted him about this assignment and finally, he visited China and trained the players during the 7-day camp. “I was busy at Harvard Business School Boson and at the request of SSA I joined the camp for seven days, “he added.“China people are keen to promote squash in their country and they are toiling hard to achieve their goal. They are doing tremendous work for squash and providing international standard facilities to their male and female players. I came from Boston, United States of America (USA) and I found the players hungry to learn the skills and techniques of squash, “he further said.Replying to a question he said that it was an honour for me to guide the budding squash players of China. “We have an exemplary friendship with our neighboring country and I enjoyed it here. Chinese love Pakistan and Pakistani people. They are well disciplined and well equipped in squash and are trying their best to gain a position in the world of squash, “he maintained.Zaman further said that officials of the China Squash were working hard to move ahead at the international level. “It was amazing for me that they collect the information of players and clubs. They motivate their players to squash and facilitate them in good manners. They are constructing squash courts according to international demands. They want to promote squash in days, “he asserted.   He further said Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF) should hire the services of qualified Pakistani coaches, who could train the teenagers. “I am not asking for any job for myself because I have a job in a reputable organization Harvard Business School Boson in the USA. But, many other Pakistani coaches are working abroad and the federation should utilize their services to regain the lost glory of Pakistan squash. We are at our lowest ebb at this stage, “he lamented.Shahid Zaman said, “There is no respect for coaches in Pakistan, and the squash federation does not want to hire the services of the best coaches. We played squash for Pakistan and we got all honours and respect due to our country. We want to see our squash again on top. This is our dream and being a Pakistan we pray for Pakistan squash each day, “former Pakistan squash player Shahid Zaman Khan concluded.    

Players should focus on the game and improve their physical, mental strength Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD:-Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Kazim Hammad, Senior Vice President (SVP) of Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF) urged provinces and all departments to make collective efforts to uplift the standard of the squash.He was speaking at the 48th Executive Committee Meeting followed by the 49th Annual General Meetings (AGM) of PSF, which was held at Mushaf Squash Complex, Islamabad on Monday. Air vice Marshal (AVM) Kazim Hammad, Senior Vice President (SVP), PSF presided over the meetings, and representatives from all provincial squash associations and affiliated members were also present during the meetings along with squash legend Qamar Zaman.The performance of PSF during the years 2021 & 2022 was reviewed by the general council. SVP, PSF showed his satisfaction over the steps being jointly taken by the PSF and its affiliated members in Pakistan. He however, emphasized that there is still a need the collective efforts by the Provincial squash associations and affiliated departments like the Pakistan Army, Pakistan WAPDA, Sui Northern Gas Pipeline (SNGPL), Pakistan Ordinance Factories (POF) Wah, Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), Higher Education Commission (HEC) and Pakistan Railways to support the national cause of glorifying Pakistan squash at highest levels.SVP, PSF also urged the players to focus on the game and further improve their physical, and mental strength. While highlighting the tremendous support by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) with the kind approval of the President, PSF, AVM Kazim Hammad asked all member associations to generate further resources to meet the challenging tasks through an improved system.SVP, PSF directed the member associations to promote squash and increase the pool of players to thousands and also ensure age verification at the association level. He further stressed the implementation of a comprehensive training strategy to further groom the skills of our players and generate adequate funds from the Provincial Government, and corporate sector to sponsor their players and events at national, and international levels. The performance evaluation of provincial associations for the years 2021 and 2022 was also carried out by the General Council. Based upon the national, and international activities generated, Punjab Squash Association won the 1st position and KP Squash won 2nd position for the year 2021 whereas, Sindh Squash Association got 1st position with Pak Navy as runner-up for the year 2022. Senior Vice President PSF presented trophies to the representatives of concerned associations, and departments.During the meetings, matters related to the promotion of Squash in Pakistan were also discussed in detail along with future plans for the revival of international Squash. Senior Vice President, PSF emphasized that PSF would continue to sponsor the best men and women players in international events, he also directed the associations to generate adequate funds and sponsor all their respective players for national, and international events to afford them adequate exposure.

Rania Qazi lifts women’s title, Shamlan overcomes Mataib 3-2 in the finalShaukat HussainABBOTTABAD:-Shamlan Khan won the title of the Abbas Khan Memorial Squash Tournament after beating Mutaib Khan 3-2 in the final with the score-line of 11-9, 9-11, 11-9, 9-11, and 11-9 that concluded at Jansher Khan Squash Complex Abbottabad on Sunday. Rania Qazi lifted the women’s title. In the men’s final, Shamlan Khan toiled hard on the court to overcome his opponent Mutaib Khan in a well-contested five-game thrilling competition, as both finalist exhibited top-class squash and amused the spectators. The final scorer line was 11-9, 9-11, 11-9, 9-11, and 11-9.Earlier, in the women’s final, Rania Kazi posted a straight games victory against Rabia Khan 3-0. She beat her challenger with the score-lone of 11, 9, 119, and 11, 9 to lift the title of the Abbas Khan Memorial Squash Tournament. At the closing ceremony, Secretary of Local Government Zaheer-ul-Islam distributed the prizes among the players. Former Director General Sports Tariq Mehmood, Syed Abrar Shah, Qaiser Khan, and a large number of players and other officials were present at this occasion.Zaheer-ul-Islam said:“Squash is the most popular sport of Pakistan and we are happy that new talent is emerging, and if the same dedication and hard work continues then there is no reason why Pakistan once regain the lost position in the game of squash. There is no shortage of talent in the whole of Pakistan along with Hazara and inshallah very soon world champion players like John Sher Khan Khahangir Khan Qamar Zaman will be born in Pakistan.”

Rising lad, Noor Zaman got the "Hassan Musa Award" for his outstanding performanceSports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD:-Asian Squash Federation (ASF) has been awarded the “Asian Squash Federation Development Award" to Pakistan Junior Squash Team for "Most Improved Team" of the year 2022.According to an official of the Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF), the secretary federation Zafaryaab Iqbal received the award on Saturday at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Asian Squash Federation, which took place in Hong Kong. President World Squash Federation and the president Asian Squash Federation were also present at the meeting.Also, Noor Zaman of Pakistan has also been awarded "Hassan Musa Award" for his outstanding performance in Junior’s category.

Mohammad Hamza, Moeen Ud Din, Mohammad Huzaifa to visit Australia, Federation sponsors only HamzaAbdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD:-Trio Pakistani squash lads Mohammad Hamza Khan, Moeen Ud Din, and Mohammad Huzaifa will represent their country in the individual discipline of the WSF World Junior Squash Championship 2023, which will feature from July 18 to 29 at in in Melbourne Sports Centres (MSAC), Australia. Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF) will sponsor solitary Hamza Khan for the trip. Egyptian girl Amina Orfi and Netherlander guy Rowan Damming will defend their titles. Damming, 18, made history last year in France as the 5/8 seed upset English 3/4 seed Finnlay Withington to become Netherlands' first ever world junior champion and has since impressed on the PSA World Tour, qualifying for this year's PSA World Championship in Chicago.Orfi, 15, showed incredible tenacity as she fought back from two games down in both the semifinal and final to lift the title and has since enjoyed a breakout year on the professional circuit, reaching the final of the Squash On Fire Open and the last 16 of the PSA World Championship.World Squash Federation (WSF) released the list of participating players in all three categories including Men’s Individual, Women’s Individuals, and Women’s Team Event.Players List (Individual Men’s Event):Australia (6): Harvey Allan, Dylan Classen, Oscar Curtis, Connor Hayes, Kenneth Lamb, Thomas ScottCanada (6): Daniel Deverill, Michael Knapp, Jacob Lin, Wasey Maqsood, Youssef Sarhan, Faazil KhanChinese Taipei (4): YoYo Chan, Hsin-Lun Tsai, Hong-Rui Pan, Yi-An PanColombia (3): Juan Irisarri, Juan Jose Torres Lara, Jose SantamariaEcuador (1): Javier Emilio Romo LopezEgypt (6): Yehia Abouraya, Kareem El Torkey, Salman Khalil, Yassien Shohdy, Omar Said Sobhy, Mohamed ZakariaEngland (4): Caleb Boy, Alexander Broadbridge, Jonah Bryant, Yusuf SheikhFrance (3): Titouan Isambard, Antonin Romieu, Melvil ScianimanicoGermany (2): Youssef Elgammal, Fabian IngelbrinkHong Kong, China (4): Arthur Pak Ki Law, Chun Yu Kelvin Lo, Tsz Shing Tam, Jat Tse        India (6): Aryan Pratap Singh, Shaurya Bawa, Sharan Punjabi, Paarth Ambani, Krishna Mishra, Yuvraj WadhwanIreland (4): Elliot Kelly, Jack O Flynn, Tristan Snodgrass, Dylan MoranJapan (4): Yujin Ikeda, Kanta Ito, Ren Makino, Kousei Toki           Kuwait (6): Khaled Walead Al Fouzain, Fahad Khaled Al Ghais, Jassim Adel Al Ghareeb, Abdul Rahman Al Hashem, Abdul Rahman Mohamad Al Maghrabi, Abdulla AliLithuania (1): Lukas KazemekaitisMacau, China (4): Ian Miguel De Sousa, Chin Ka Nam, Keng In Leong, Ka Hei LiMalaysia (5): Joachim Chuah, Hashvind Kugan, Nickhileswar Moganasundhara Wei Yan Tho, Lo Wa SernNetherlands (3): Rowan Damming, Samuel Gerrits, Hjalmer Mols, Elske GarbersNew Zealand (6): Shane Buckle, Oliver Dunbar, Apa Fatialofa, Christopher Hebberd, Freddie Jameson, Connor HillPakistan (3): Moeen Ud Din, Hamza Khan, Mohammad HuzaifaPapua New Guinea (1): Josh Porter        Qatar (1): Salem Al-MalkiSaudi Arabia (2): Yasser Al Abbas, Mohammed AlnasfanScotland (3): Finlay Halton, Oliver Hunter, Rory Richmond         South Africa (6): Joshua Deutschmann, Luhann Groenewald, Luke James Jacoby, Diodivine Mkhzie, Devon Osborne, Connor Earl        Sri Lanka: Nevindu LakmanSwitzerland: David Bernet, Nero Harms, Leandro Mannhart, Fabian Seitz, Lasse Widmer               United States: Arhan Chandra, Varun Chitturi, Zane Patel, Hollis Robertson, Thomas Soltanian, Rishi Srivastava  Zimbabwe: Ryan Gwidzma, Brayden Stanley Arthur RaynarsPlayers List (Individual Women’s Event):Australia (6): Erin Classen, Shona Coxsedge, Amelie Guziak, Madison Lyon, Courtney Scholtz, Hannah SlythCanada (6): Hermione Cao, Ocean Ma, Spring Ma, Maria Min, Iman Shaheen, Gabriella WaiteChinese Taipei (4): Mei Mei Chan, Yu-Chen Cheng, Jen-Ju Shaw, Yen-Chi ChenEgypt (6): Fayrouz Aboelkheir, Nadien Elhammamy, Zeina Zein, Malak Khafagy, Nour Megahed, Amina OrfiEngland (5): Asia Harris, Amelie Haworth, Isabel McCullough, Meha Shah, Layla JohnsonFrance (1) Lauren BaltayanGermany (2): Lea-Iris Murrizi, Maya WeisharHong Kong, China (4): Ena Kwong, Ka Huen Leung, Sze Wing Wai, Tse Yee Lam TobyIndia (6): Tiana Parasrampuria, Advita Sharma, Shameena Riaz, Yuvna Gupta, Pooja Arthi Raghu, Anahat SinghIreland (4): Lydia McQuillan, Maria Protsepova, Sarah Sabry, Sophie ThomasJapan (1): Akari MidorikawaKorea (1): Ain JunMacau, China (1): Wai Leng YeungMalaysia (6): Aira Azman, Anrie Goh Chu Yu, Sehveetrraa Kumar, Doyce Ye San Lee, Thanusaa Uthrian, Whitney WilsonMalta (1): LijanaNew Zealand (6): Maiden-Lee Coe, Anne Leakey, Ella Hill, Sophie Hodges, Ella Lash, Anabel Romero GemmellScotland (5): Anna Halliday, Louisa Kaven, Natalie Main,               Robyn McAlpine, Rowan NivenSingapore (4): Wei Yan Tho, Gracia Chua Rui En, Paige Teresa Hill, Zhe Sim OngSouth Africa (4): Elske Garbers, Savannah Margot Ingledew, Jordin Phillips, Dené Van ZylSpain (1): Ona BlascoUnited States (6): Caroline Eielson, Caroline Fouts, Madison Ho, Riya Navani, Sonya Sasson, Emma Trauber Players’ lists (Team Championship):Australia: Erin Classen, Amelie Guziak, Madison Lyon, Hannah SlythCanada: Ocean Ma, Spring Ma, Iman Shaheen, Maria MinChinese Taipei: Mei Mei Chan, Yu-Chen Cheng, Jen-Ju Shaw, Yen-Chi ChenEgypt: Amina Orfi, Fayrouz Abouelkheir, Zeina Zein, Nour MegahedEngland: Asia Harris, Amelie Haworth, Isabel McCullough, Meha ShahHong Kong: Ena Kwong, Ka Huen Leung, Sze Wing Wai, Tse Yee Lam TobyIndia: Yuvna Gupta, Pooja Arthi Raghu, Anahat Singh, Tiana ParasrampuriaIreland: Lydia McQuillan, Maria Protsepova, Sarah Sabry, Sophie ThomasMalaysia: Aira Azman, Sehveetrraa Kumar, Thanusaa Uthrian, Whitney WilsonNew Zealand: Sophie Hodges, Ella Lash, Anne Leakey, Anabel Romero GemmellScotland: Anna Halliday, Louisa Kaven, Robyn McAlpine, Rowan NivenSingapore: Wai Lynn Au Yeong, Gracia Chua Rui En, Paige Teresa Hill, Zhe Sim OngSouth Africa: Elske Garbers, Savannah Margot Ingledew, Jordin Phillips, Dené Van ZylUnited States: Caroline Fouts, Madison Ho, Emma Trauber, Riya Navani. 

Anas Ali Shah overcomes Mohammad Ammad 3-2 in Boys’ Under-19 finalAbdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD:-Anas Ali Shah from Pakistan Army overcame Mohammad Ammad from Pakistan Air Force (PAF) 3-2 in the Boys’ Under-19 final of the 1st Quaid-e-Azam National Championship, 2023 at Mushaf Squash Complex, Islamabad on Wednesday. The final score-line was 12-10, 11-13, 10-12, 11-9, and 11-7, as the championship match lasted 59 minutes.In the Boys’ Under-19 final, both players, Anas Ali Shah and Mohammad Ammad were in superb form and exhibited top-quality squash and amused the sizeable number of squash lovers at the four-wall glass court, as the Anas won the first at 12-10 on a tie-break. At one stage, Anas was downed 5-7 and he bounced back in the game by hitting thrice consecutive points, as the game was leveled at 8-8, and 10-10, which was won by Anas at 12-10.The second and third games were full of powerful strokes, nicks, and classic drop shorts from both national squash lads. The second game was squared at 3-3, 9-9, and 10-10, as at one stage Anas was crawling behind Mohammad Ammad at 3-6. Ammad won the third game that went up neck-to-neck on Tie-break at 13-11, he played the third game with the same pace and won at 12-10 to earn a lead in the match 2-1.Anas won the last two games at 11-9 and 11-7 to clinch the title of the first Quaid-e-Azam National Championship. Squash legend and vice president of Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF), Qamar Zaman graced the ceremony as chief guest and distributed the prizes among the players. Zubair Sheikh (GM Shell Lubricants, Pakistan) has also witnessed the final matches.Results (Finals):Boys’ U-9: Atif Ali Naz (KP) beat Rayyan Zaman (KP) 12-10, 8-11, 11-9, 11-6 (20 min)Boys’ U-11: Harmas Raja (PB) beat Ahmed Ali Naz (KP) 5-11, 11-4, 8-11, 11-5, 11-8 (30 min)Boys’ U-13: Mohammad Fawad (KP) beat Sohail Adnan (PB) 11-8, 8-11, 6-11-9, 11-6 (32 min)Boys’ U-15: Azan Ali (Army) beat Nouman Khan (Army) 7-11, 4-11, 11-3, 11-4, 11-4 (38 min)Boys’ U-17: Abdullah Nadeem (PB) beat Huraira Khan (KP) 13-11, 8-11, 11-3, 11-4 (23 min)Boys’ U-19: Anas Ali Shah (Army) beat Mohammad Ammad (PAF) 12-10, 11-13, 10-12, 11-9, 11-7 (59 min)Girls’ U-15: Sehrish Ali (Sindh) beat Rania Qazi (KP) 11-8, 11-6, 9-11, 11-4 (20 min)Girls U-19: Mehwish (Sindh) beat Sana Bahadur (Army) 13-11, 10-12, 11-7, 13-11 (26min).

Pakistan to take part in only Men’s Individual Event, starting from July 18Abdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD:-Pakistan will take part in the Men’s Individual Event of the forthcoming World Junior Squash Championship 2023, which will be held from July 18 to 29 at Melbourne Sports Centres (MSAC), Australia under the banner of World Squash Federation (WSF).WSF has confirmed the participating countries. As many as 29 nations will compete for the top honour in the Men’s Individuals Squash Championship while 21 will fight for the top position in the Women’s Individuals fixture. 14 countries will be encountering each other for the title of Women’s Team Championship.Men’s Individual Championship (29 Countries):Australia, Canada, Chinese Taipei, Colombia, Ecuador, England, Egypt, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Japan, Kuwait, Lithuania, Macau, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, United States of America (USA), ZimbabweWomen’s Individual Championship (21 countries:Australia, Canada, Chinese Taipei, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, China, Japan, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, Malta, New Zealand, Scotland, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, USAWomen’s Team Championship (14 countries):Australia, Canada, Chinese Taipei, Egypt, England, India,              Ireland, Malaysia, New Zealand, Scotland, Singapore, USA, Hong Kong, South Africa.

Mohammad Ammad to face Anas in U19 final, Azan reaches U15 finalSports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD:-Mohammad Ammad will take on Anas Ali Shah in the Under-19 final of the 1st Quaid-e-Azam National Championship after winning their semifinals at Mushaf Squash Complex, Islamabad on Tuesday. In the first semifinal Mohammad Ammad defeated Mehmood Mehboob with the score-line of 11-7, 11-4, 11-7 while Anas Ali Shah toiled hard in the semifinal to get-rid-of Abdullah Nawaz 3-2 in a well-contested five games thriller. The final score-line was 9-11, 11-6, 11-8, 4-11, and 11-9.Results:Boys’ U-9 (Quarterfinals)Abdul Moid beat Arshan Aslam 11-2, 11-2, 11-5Atif Ali Naz beat Syed Ali Abbas 11-4, 11-2, 11-3Abdullah Khan beat Huzaifa 11-5, 11-4, 11-6Rayyan Zaman beat Abubakkar 1-5, 9-11, 11-1, 11-5Boys’ U-9 (Semifinals)Rayyan Zaman beat Abdul Moiz 11-6, 11-3, 11-3Atif Ali Naz beat Abdullah Khan 11-6, 11-3, 11-6Boys’ U-11 (Quarterfinals)Ahmed Safwan beat Anas Rafeh 11-6, 11-9, 11-6Ahmed Ali Naz beat Mohammad Mustafa 11-8, 11-7, 11-2Harmas Raja beat Jasim Afridi 11-4, 11-0, 11-3Umer Ashraf beat Ibrahim Ahmed 9-11, 11-5, 11-5, 11-6Boys’ U-11 (Semifinals)Harmas Raja beat Ahmed Ali Safwan 11-5, 11-8, 11-7Ahmed Ali Naz beat Umer Ashraf 11-6, 11-3, 11-9Boys’ U-13 (Quarterfinals)Mohammad Fawad beat Ali Amir 11-5, 3-11, 11-8, 11-5Mamoon beat Ahmed Ali 11-8, 9-11, 11-9, 11-9Sohail Adnan beat Umer Afzal 11-1, 11-3, 11-4Danish Sikandar beat Malik Mohammad 11-8, 11-6, 11-4Boys’ U-13 (Semifinals)Fawad Khan beat Danish Sikender 11-5, 11-8, 11-7Sohail Adnan beat Mamoon Khan 11-7, 14-12, 11-9Boys’ U-15 (Quarterfinals)Mubeen Khan beat Ahmed Khalil 11-6, 11-5, 12-10Nouman Khan beat Abdul Ahad 11-8, 11-2, 11-7Azan Ali beat Haris Zahid 11-8, 9-11, 11-2, 11-8Ibrahim Zeb beat Yahya 11-7, 12-10, 11-5, 11-6Boys’ U-15 (Semifinals)Noman Khan beat Mubeen Khan 11-3, 11-5, 11-9Azan Ali beat Ibrahim Zeb 4-11, 11-9, 11-5, 11-4Boys’ U-17 (Quarterfinals)Zaman Khan beat Usman Tahir 10-12, 11-5, 11-8, 11-7Ibrahim Mohib beat Obaidullah 11-8, 7-11, 11-3, 9-11, 11-6Abdullah Nadeem beat Shamlan 9-11, 11-7, 11-7, 11-5Huraira Khan beat Umair Arif 12-14, 11-8, 11-6, 11-9Boys’ U-17 (Semifinals)Abdullah Nadeem beat Zaman Khan 12-10, 11-9, 11-9Huraira beat Ibrahim Moheb 21-19, 9-11, 8-11, 11-8, 11-6Boys’ U-19 PSA Event (Quarterfinals)Abdullah Nawaz beat Usman Nadeem 11-2, 11-8, 11-5Mohammad Ammad beat Varun Asif 11-1, 14-12, 11-8Mehmood Mehboob beat Asher Butt 11-8, 7-11, 11-8, 11-8Anas Ali beat Anas Dilshad 11-8, 13-11, 11-9Boys’ U-19 PSA Event (Semifinals)Mohammad Ammad beat Mehmood Mehboob 11-7, 11-4, 11-7Anas Ali Shah beat Abdullah Nawaz 9-11, 11-6, 11-8, 4-11, 11-9Girls’ U-15 (Quarterfinals)Sehrish Ali beat Ayesha Shahbaz 11-1, 11-3, 11-4Sunzil Safdar beat Wajeeha Altaf 4-7 (Retired Hurt Ankle injury)Zaynab Fatima beat Anusha Khan 11-3, 11-1, 11-7Rania Qazi beat Maliha 11-9, 11-2, 13-11 21mGirls’ U-15 (Semifinals)Rania Qazi beat Sunzil Safder 14-12, 11-6, 11-4Sehrish Ali beat Zaynab Fatima 11-2, 11-1, 11-1.Girls’ U-19 PSA Event (Quarterfinals)Sana bahadur beat Luiza Aftab 11-6, 11-3, 11-5Mehwish Ali beat Mahnoor Ali 11-6, 11-7, 14-12.

Sports Bulletin ReportISLAMABAD:-Anas Ali Bukhari, Mohammad Ammad, Anas Dilshad, Asher Butt, Usman Nadeem, Mehmood Mehboob, Abdullah Nawaz, and Varun Asif have won their matches of the PSA Squash Tournament after beating their respective opponents here at Mushaf Squash Complex on Monday. Also, the junior matches were played regarding the 1st Quaid-e-Azam National Championship, 2023 at the same venue. As many as 13 age categories competitions were held including Boys’ U-9, U-11, U-13, U-15, U-17, and U-19.Results (Boys’ U-9):Abdul Moid beat Azan Zafaryab 11-0, 11-3, 11-0 12min, Huzaifa beat Essa Nafey 11-5, 11-6, 11-6 13 min, Arshan Aslam beat Abdul Hadi 11-3, 11-0 10min, Rayan Zaman beat Abdullah Riaz 11-3, 11-2, 11-3 16min, Abubakar beat Hassan Ali 9-11, 11-5, 11-5, 11-9 18min, Abdullah Khan 11-9, 11-6, 11-3 14min, Atif Ali Naz beat Abdur Rehman 11-4, 11-5, 8-11, 11-3 19 min, Syed Ali Abbas beat Mohammad Nehaal 13-11, 11-4, 11-5 17min.Results (Boys’ U-11):Ibrahim Ahmed beat Salman Adnan 11-5, 11-1, 11-3 12min, Harmas Raja beat Salman Tahir 11-1, 11-2, 11-3 09min, Ahmed Safwan beat Ayan Mehboob 11-4, 11-9, 11-5 20min, Anas Rafeh beat Mustafa 11-3, 11-5, 11-0 14min, Mohammad Mustafa Aziz Ali Naz 11-2, 9-11, 11-8, 11-2 18min, Ahmed Ali Naz beat Golden Arif 11-5, 11-8, 11-4 12min, Jasim Afridi beat Mohammad Safder 11-8, 8-11, 11-9 11-9 21min, Umer Ashraf beat Syed Zain Ali 11-7, 11-6, 11-9 25min.Results (Boys’ U-13):Mohammad Fawad beat Faizan Ali 11-7, 11-7, 11-9 22min, Umer Afzal beat Inshal Abbas 11-9, 7-11, 11-4, 11-6 20min, Danish Skindar beat Mohammad Ahmed 11-3, 11-0, 11-3 14min, Sohail Adnan beat Itban Rasheed 11-1, 11-5, 11-2 15min, Ahmed Ali beat Shahnawaz 7-11, 13-11, 11-3, 11-5 24 min, Malik Mohammad beat Mohammad Sudais Nazir 11-9, 11-8, 9-11, 11-4 27min, Mamoon beat Amir Adnan 11-6, 11-6, 12-10 20min, Ali Amir beat Zarak Zafaryab 11-3, 11-5, 11-3 15minResults (Boys’ U-15):Ibrahim Zeb beat Arman Ali 11-5, 11-9, 11-4 17min, Noman Khan beat Abdullah Zaman 16min, Abdul Ahad beat Mohammad Rehan 11-6, 12-10, 11-8 18 min, Azan Ali beat Kamran 11-3, 11-3, 11-8 16min, Yahya beat Rehan Bahdur 11-7, 11-4, 11-9 24min, Haris Zahid beat Mustafa Irfan 8-11, 11-4, 11-8, 8-11, 12-10 32min, Mubeen Khan beat Hamza Khan 11-6, 11-5, 11-6 18min, Ahmed Khalil beat Mohammad Ali 5-11, 11-5, 11-7, 11-3 22min.Results (Boys U-17):Obaid Ullah beat Adnan Zaman 4-11, 11-3, 11-5, 5-11, 1-4 30min, Mohammad Shamlan beat Abdullah Arsalan 11-4, 11-6, 11-3 18min, Huraira Khan beat Mohammad Furqan 11-5, 11-6, 11-7 14min, Ibrahim Mohib beat Rayan Mohib 9-11, 11-5, 11-7, 9-11, 11-7 35min, Zaman Khan beat Sikandar 11-3, 11-4, 11-7 16min, Abdullah Nadeem beat Noor Khan 11-2, 11-2, 12-10 2min, Usman Tahir beat Zohaib Ali 15-13,11-3, 8-11, 11-8 26min, Umair Arif beat Abdul Rehman 11-5, 11-4, 11-4 14minBoys’ U-19 (PSA Event):Anas Ali Bukhari beat Hamza Shoukat 11-5, 11-6, 11-7 20min, Mohammad Ammad beat Mohammad Baber 11-3, 11-6, 11-4 13min, Anas Dilshad beat Nawab Shah 11-5, 11-3, 11-6 19min, Asher Butt beat Zain Anwer 11-7, 7-11, 5-11, 11-7, 11-4 40min, Usman Nadeem beat Azan Khalil 11-8, 11-7, 11-8 20min, Mehmood Mehboob beat Yaseen Khattak 10-12, 7-11, 11-9, 11-7, 11-4 45min, Abdullah Nawaz beat Kalim Kifayat 11-6, 11-9, 11-9 21min, Varun Asif beat Khaqan Malik 4-11, 15-13, 11-3, 11-8 16minGirls’ U-15 (Round-I):Ayesha Shahbaz beat Zainab Jilani 11-4, 11-8, 11-1 17min, Maliha beat Aima Fawad 11-1, 11-3, 11-2 12min, Sehrish beat Nimra Rehman 11-6, 11-1, 11-8 14min, Zynab Fatima beat Zayba Zubair 11-8, 11-4, 11-8 19 min, Rania Qazi beat Faiqa 11-1, 11-4, 11-3 10 min, Anusha beat Zymal Khan 5-11, 11-8, 9-11, 11-7, 11-9 44min, Sunzil Safdar beat Syeda Sara Ali 11-3, 11-6, 11-3 20min, Wajeeha Altaf beat Bushra 11-2, 11-1, 11-4 13minGirls’ U-19 (PSA Event):Mahnoor Ali beat Amna Malik 11-8, 11-7, 11-7 21min, Mehwish Ali beat Tayyaba Abbas 11-4, 11-4, 11-3 18min, Luiza Aftab beat Zarlish Safdar 11-5, 11-3, 11-5 20 min, Sana Bahadur beat Naheed Faiz 11-3, 11-1, 11-1 16min.