Squash
Kashmir Day: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Girls Squash Championship begins
Sports Bulletin Report
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Girls Junior Age Group Squash Championship got underway here at Qamar Zaman Squash Complex wherein all the players with the guests also staged a walk expressing solidarity with the people of Kashmir who are facing unmatched atrocities, barbarisms at the hands of Indian soldiers.
The first female Station Director in the long history of Radio Pakistan Syeda Iffat Jabbar was the chief guest on this occasion. Former World Champion Qamar Zaman, Director Blue Tone Squash Academy Wazir Gul, Secretary General AIPs and President Pakistan Sports Writers Federation Amjad Aziz Malik, former Nazim Nawa Khali Sajjad Khan, KP Sports Writers President Asim Shiraz, and other important personalities were present.
In the Kashmir Day Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Girls Junior Squash Championship held under the auspices of Provincial Squash Association, Under-13, Under-17, and Under-19 competitions were included.
Syed Iffat Jabbar said:
Kashmir is an integral part of Pakistan and Kashmir will become Pakistan one day. I appreciate the organizing committee for holding the event in connection with the Kashmir Day to pay homage to those who sacrificed their life for Kashmir independence.
Qamar Zaman said:
“Chief organizer and chief referee of the event is Manoor Zaman. Girls will get opportunities to show their best skills. In our annual calendar, we have 24 big tournaments every year along with league matches. Ramadan camp and other camps will be organized frequently and it is hoped that this Year 2023 also our association will get the award for most competitions.”
Kazim Hammad becomes Senior Vice President Squash Federation
ISLAMABAD (Press Release): Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF) has elected Kazim Hammad its Senior Vice President (SVP) in its 47th Executive Committee Meeting which was held here at Mushaf Squash Complex on the directives of President PSF.
Besides PSF office bearers, Executive Members of PSF attended the meeting. The Executive Committee unanimously elected AVM Marshal Kazim as the new Senior Vice President PSF. The House welcomed Marshal Kazim Hammad on being elected as Senior Vice President, PSF and assured their support.
Cleveland Classic: Kennedy outplays Olivia Clyne 3-1 to retain Title
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ISLAMABAD: England’s Georgina Kennedy has retained her Cleveland Classic crown after defeating Olivia Clyne of America 3-1 in the 2023 decider. The final score-line was 13-11, 11-8, 7-11 and 11-6, as the match lasted 45 minutes.
Kennedy, who defeated her compatriot Sarah-Jane Perry at last year’s event, continued her rich vein of form to land the Cleveland Classic title in successive years after reaching the quarter-finals at the Tournament of Champions and scooping the Carol Weymuller Open trophy.
The pair had only met twice on the PSA World Tour going into the final, with Kennedy winning both previous encounters. Both players made a strong start to the opening game as the pace turned up a few notches at the tail-end.
Kennedy landed four successive points to go 9-7 up, but Clyne saved two game balls to force a tiebreaker. Kennedy was able to eventually pull away from Clyne to clinch the opener 13-11.
It was neck and neck in the second with the scores locked at 7-7, but Kennedy was able establish some crucial breathing space to nudge 10-8 in front, and the World No.11 converted game ball at the first attempt to go 2-0 up.
Kennedy came firing out of the blocks in the third as she looked to seal the title in straight games but Clyne, making her first appearance in a final since 2019, responded superbly as she halved the deficit after winning 11-7.
Losing the third fired the defending champion up, moving into a 6-2 lead, but Clyne surged back to reduce the arrears to two points. However Kennedy was able to hold off the fightback from Clyne to convert Championship ball at the first time of asking and make it back-to-back titles in Cleveland.
Pakistan to meet Kuwait in Asian Juniors Squash Championship opener
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ISLAMABAD: Defending champions Pakistan will encounter Kuwait in their opening match of the 21st Asian Junior’s Squash Championship, which will be rolled into action on March 8, 2023, at Indian Squash Academy, Chennai, India.
Pakistan’s four members team will participate in the 10-nation regional squash showpiece, as Pakistan are in Pool A along with Hong Kong, Korea, Sri Lanka, and Kuwait while hosts India, Malaysia, Japan, Singapore, and Chinese Taipei are in Pool B.
Pakistan team will consist of Noor Zaman Khan, Mohammad Hamza Khan, Mohammad Ashab Irfan, and Anas Ali Shah, as the team will leave Islamabad on February 7 to participate in the juniors squash fixture. On February 8, Pakistan will take on Kuwait and Sri Lanka respectively in the morning and evening sessions.
Green Shirts will face Korea and Hong Kong on February 9 at the same venue on the second day of the Team event Squash Championship.
National coach Fahim Gul said:
“Our team is in good shape and well trained and we will defend our title, last time Pakistan defeated India in the final to clinch the title in 2020. We trained the boys in the camp at Mushaf Squash Complex Islamabad and all four-member in good touch. We provided all international standard facilities during the camp."
Tournament of Champions 2023: Deigo Elias and El Sherbini lift titles
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New York (USA): Peru’s Diego Elias and Egypt’s Nour El Sherbini have captured the 2023 J.P. Morgan Tournament of Champions crowns, winning their finals under the chandeliers of Vanderbilt Hall in Grand Central Terminal, New York City.
The ‘Peruvian Puma’ made the final of this event last year, losing out to then-World #1 Ali Farag in an exciting battle. This year, he came up against another Egyptian, in Marwan ElShorbagy, in the final and he was in sublime form, winning the match in straight games to secure his second Platinum title of the season.
“First of all, I am just super excited. I still can’t believe it! It is like a dream come true. This tournament, it has always been my favourite,” Elias said after his win.
“This is such an amazing city, and it’s always full for all the matches. I can’t believe I am here! I just want to thank everyone for making this tournament possible. J.P. Morgan, John Nimick and everyone that has made it possible.
“To Marwan, I think he is playing great squash and I want to congratulate him, and I hope we can play many more finals together!”
The women’s final was unfortunately cut short, with Nour El Sherbini claiming her fourth J.P. Morgan Tournament of Champions crown after top seed Nouran Gohar had to retire early on in the second game.
“There are a lot of people I would like to thank. Firstly, I would like to thank Nouran for what she said,” El Sherbini said.
“As she said, we have had a lot of battles together from a long time ago and I am glad we are still having them now. I wish her a speedy recovery and hopefully she will be back again quickly, recover well and we can play another final at the next Platinum event hopefully.
Results (finals):
[2] Nour El Sherbini (Egypt) beat [1] Nouran Gohar (Egypt) (3-0) 11-9, 3-1 rtd (20m)
[4] Diego Elias (Peru) beat [5] Marwan ElShorbagy (Egypt) (3-0) 11-2, 11-6, 11-4 (50m)
Former world champion Jansher Khan calls on PM Shehbaz Sharif
Asghar Ali Mubarak
ISLAMABAD: Former world squash champion Jansher Khan called on Prime Minister of Pakistan Mohammad Shehbaz Sharif at Prime Minister House here on Friday.
On this occasion, Prime Minister said that providing sports fields, and the best sports facilities to the youth are among the priorities of the government.
Prime Minister paid great tribute to Jan Sher Khan, who won the honor of eight times world champion and six times British Open champion, and said, "You have made the name of Pakistan bright and the whole nation is proud of you.”
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif further said: "Your services are invaluable for popularizing the game of squash in the country and promoting the game,"
Prime Minister Mohammad Shahbaz Sharif was informed by former world champion Jansher Khan about his recent activities for the promotion of squash. Jansher Khan said that he was providing training to young squash players these days.
The Prime Minister highly appreciated the services of Jansher Khan.
SQUASH - National Juniors 26 Jan, 2023
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PESHAWAR: Ibrahim Zeib of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) defeated Obaidullah in the final of the All Pakistan Under-15 Squash Championship that ended at the Qamar Zaman Squash Complex of Peshawar Sports Complex on Thursday. The final score-line was 11-13 11-8 11-7 11-8.
Mohammad Fawad beat Abdullah Shah in the Under-13 final at 12-10 12-10 15-13.
In the Under-11 final: Ahmed Ali Naz beat Malik Mohammad 3-0 at 11-8 11-9 11-8.
The chief guest of the final ceremony was Senior Vice President of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Squash Association Ehsanullah while former world champion of squash Qamar Zaman, Secretary Manoorzaman and others were also present on this occasion who held a prominent position. The winning players were given trophies and cash prizes
SQUASH - National Juniors 25 Jan, 2023
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PESHAWAR: Local teenager squash lad, Ubaid Ullah and Ibrahim Zeb from Pakistan Air Force (PAF) moved into the final of All Pakistan Boys’ Under-15 Squash Championship after winning their respective semifinals here at Qammar Zaman Squash Complex Qayyum Stadium on Wednesday.
In the first semifinal, Ubaid Ullah (KP) defeated Usman Tahir (PB) 3-1 with the score-line of 13-11, 7-11, 11-3 and 11-4. Later, in the second semifinal Ibrahim Zeb (PAF) outclassed his rival Noman Khan (PAF) in straight games 3-0. Final score-line was 11-2, 11-6 and 11-8.
Results (Round-II):
Ubaid Ullah (KP) beat Malik Mohammad (KP) 3-0 (11-4 12-10 11-5)
Yahya Asad (PAF) beat Rehan Alamgir (PAF) 3-0 (11-8 11-2 12-10)
Usman Tahir (PB) beat Abdullah Zaman (PAF) 3-2 (11-13 11-5 10-12 11-9 11-7)
Haris Zahid (PAF) beat Habib Moazam (PB) 3-0 (11-6 11-4 11-5)
Noman Khan (PAF) beat Mummhad Arslan (KP) 3-0 (11-4 11-1 11-2)
Ahmad Rayyan Khalil (PAF) beat Mohammad Ali Khan (KP) 3-0 (11-8 11-5 11-6)
Mohammad Hamza Khan (PAF) beat Abdul Ahad Butt (Sindh) 3-1 (11-8 11-9 6-11 21-19)
Ibrahim Zeb (PAF) beat Mohammad Hassan Faheem (KP) 3-0 (11-6 11-5 11-5)
Results (Quarterfinals):
Ubaid Ullah (KP) beat Yahya Asad (PAF) 3-0 (11-9 11-6 11-9)
Usman Tahir (PB) beat Haris Zahid (PAF) 3-2 (8-11 11-5 11-6 6-11 11-4)
Noman Khan (PAF) beat Ahmad Rayyan Khalil (PAF) 3-2 (8-11 10-12 11-6 11-9 11-5)
Ibrahim Zeb (PAF) beat Mohammad Hamza Khan (PAF) 3-0 (11-7 11-6 11-9)
Results (Semifinals):
Ubaid Ullah (KP) beat Usman Tahir (PB) 3-1 (13-11 7-11 11-3 11-4)
Ibrahim Zeb (PAF) beat Noman Khan (PAF) 3-0 (PAF) (11-2 11-6 11-8)
SQUASH - National Juniors 24 Jan, 2023
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PESHAWAR: Sixteen players have been moved into the second round of the All Pakistan Under-15 Squash Championship that started at Qamar Zaman Squash Complex Qayyum Stadium here under the banner of Khyber Pakhtunkawa Squash Association (KPSA).
Results (Round-I):
Ubaid Ullah (KP) beat Rehan Ullah (KP) (11-4 11-5 11-4)
Mohammad Malik (KP) beat Abdullah (PB) (11-5 8-11 12-10 6-11 11-7)
Rehan Alamgir (PAF) beat Syed Arman Ali Shah (KP) (11-7 11-4 11-7)
Yahya Asad (PAF) beat Sanan Khan (KP) (11-0 11-3 11-4)
Usman Tahir (PB) beat Arham (PAF) (11-3 8-11 11-7 11-5)
Abdullah Zaman (PAF) beat Abdul Ahad Khan (KP) (11-6 11-5 11-1)
Habib Moazam ((PB) beat Arsalan khawar (PB) (11-7 7-11 11-5 11-8)
Haris Zahid (PAF) beat Raheel (KP) (117- 11-3 11-4)
Nauman Khan (PAF) (W/O) Mohammad Saif Zaman (PB)
Mohammad Arsalan (KP) beat Umar Farooq Butt (PB) (7-11 11-6 11-7 11-9)
Mohammad Ali Khan (KP) beat Ahmad Anwar (PB) (11-0 11-3 11-2)
Ahmed Rayyan Khalil (PAF) beat Talha (ABT) (11-2 11-6 11-2)
Mohammad Hamaza Khan (PAF) beat Habib (KP) (11-2 11-9 11-9)
Abdul Ahad Butt (Sindh) (W/O) Arsalan Ullah (PB)
Mohammad Hassan Faheem (KP) beat M Azaan (KP) (11-1 11-4 11-3)
Ibrahim Zeb (PAF) beat Mohammad Talha (KP) (11-3 11-9 11-9)
Houston Squash Club hosts Inter School Squash Championship 2023
The Village School earn Division-I and Sampson-Spillane School crown Division-II title
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Houston (USA): The Village School won Division-I and Sampson-Spillane School won Division-II 1st Inter School Squash Championship 2023 for Boys and Girls played at Houston Squash Club, Texas United States of America (USA).
According to an official, Houston Squash Club organized 171 matches in 2 days at the 10 squash courts facility. The Village School claimed the crown of Division-I while Sampson-Spillane School lifted the title of Division-II. Saif Albraikat, Ahmad Ismail, Faizan Khan, Saad Abdullah and Rayyan provided their full support during the 2-day fixture.
Names of other title holders:
Boys’ Elementary Champion: (Tamim Aly)
Boys’ Middle School Champion: (Affan Rafique)
Boys’ High School Champion: (Rayyan Khan)
Girls Elementary Champion: (Malika Aly)
Girls Middle School Champion: (Zara Zaidi)
Girls High School Champion: (Sana Bahadar)
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