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British Juniors Open: Three Pakistani reach in semis
By Abdul Jabbar Faisal
ISLAMABAD (January 4, 2020):-Three Pakistani including Noor Zaman (Under-17), Mohammad Ammad and Mohammad Hamza Khan (Under-15) reached into the semifinals of ongoing British Open Juniors’ Squash Championship 2020.
According to Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF) media office, Noor Zaman has continued his run of upsetting the top seed players and reached semifinals. Mohammad Amaad and Hamza Khan again displayed fine skills of squash and continued their winning run. Abdullah Nawaz played well but lost to 2nd seed of Boys Under-13.
Results:
Boys Under-13 (Quarterfinals)
Abdullah Nawaz lost to (2) Yousef Saleem (Egy) 8-11, 9-11, 6-11
Boy Under-15 (Quarterfinals)
Mohammad Ammad (Pak) beat Jacob Lin (Canada) 9-11, 11-5, 11-4, 12-10
Mohammad Hamza Khan beat Harith Daniyal (Malaysia) 11-4, 11-3, 11-8
Under 17 (Quarterfinal)
(9/16) Noor Zaman (Pak) beat (5/8) Ameeshenraj Chandaran (Malaysia) 7-12, 11-4, 11-8, 11-7
Green shirts shine in British Juniors Open 2020
By Abdul Jabbar Faisal
ISLAMABAD (January 4, 2020):-Pakistani teenager Mohammad Amaad made a big upset by beating top Seed Jonah Bryant in 3-2 thrilling match in the ongoing British Junior Open 2020 that is being played in England. Four different venues including Edgbaston Priory Club, University of Birmingham Sport and Fitness Centre, Solihull Arden Club and West Warwickshire Sports Club. The score-line was 14-12, 11-7, 8-11, 7-11, 11-8.
British Junior Open squash championship is considered the second most prestigious junior open squash championship in the squash history after the World Junior Squash Championships. Mohammad Amaad made massive upset by beating top Seed Jonah Bryant in 3-2 thrilling match.
Abdullah Nawaz, Hamza Khan and M Amaad have qualified for quarterfinals of BJO2020. Noor Zaman and Haris Qasim are yet to play their matches.
Results:
Boys U-13 - Round 3
Abdullah Nawaz vs Victor Santos De Freitas (Ned) [17/32] 11-4, 11-7, 11-7
Boys U-15 - Round 3
Mohammad Amaad beat Tay Jun Qian (Mas) [17/32] 11-4, 12-10, 11-8
Mohammad Hamza Khan beat Thomas Greengrass (Eng) [33/64] 11-5, 11-2, 11-3
Anas Ali Shah beat Juan Jose Torres Lara (Col) [17/32] 11-8, 11-8, 11-8
Round 4
Mohammad Ammad (Pak) beat Jonah Bryant (Eng) 14-12, 11-7, 8-11, 7-11, 11-8
Hamza Khan beat Omar Azam (Egypt) 11-4, 11-9, 11-8
Anas Ali Shah (Pak) lost to Yusuf Sheikh (Eng) 9-11, 6-11, 8-11
Boys U-17 - Round 3
Denis Gilevskiy (IRL) [5/8] beat Asad Ullah 11-7, 11-9, 11-4
Noor Zaman bt Karim Farrag (CZE) [17/32] 11-7, 11-3, 13-11
Round -4
Noor Zaman vs Karim El Torkey [3/4]
Boys U-19 - Round 3
Haris Qasim beat Jared Carter (ENG) [17/32] 11-9, 4-11, 12-10, 13-11
Round 4
Haris Qasim vs Yahya Elnawasany [2]
Tayyab Aslam moves nine steps up in International squash ranking
Abdullah Asjad
ISLAMABAD (January 3, 2020):-Pakistan number one squash player Tayyab Aslam moved nine steps up in the Professional’s Squash Association (PSA) International Ranking after showing an impressive performance in the recently concluded International Squash Tournament in the capital city of Pakistan Islamabad, which was pursuing prize money of US$20, 000.
According to new ranking, Tayyab Aslam is spotted at 51st position, as he was on 60th in the last month December 2019. New year 2020 proved a nice omen for Pakistan squash and top national guy improved his international ranking. He has defeated Farhan Mehboob in the final of Pakistan International Squash fixture that was held at Mushaf Squash Complex on December 19, 2019.
While left arm player Farhan Mehboob went seven steps down from 91 to 98 in the latest PSA ranking. Asim Khan went down two steps from 74 to 76.
British Juniors Open Squash 2020
Faraz Ahmed Kayani
ISLAMABAD (January 3, 2020):-British Junior Open 2020 is being played in England. Pakistan squash contingent comprising of Haris Qasim, Hamza Sharif, Asad Ullah Khan, Anas Ali Shah, Noor Zaman, Waleed Khalil, Abdullah Nawaz, Mohammad Amaad and Mohammad Hamza Khan are participating in the British Junior Squash Championship, 2020 at Birmingham.
Results:
Boys U-13
Round 1 Abdullah Nawaz (Pak) beat (5/8) Christian Capella (USA) 12-10, 13-11, 8-11, 12-10
Round 2 Abdullah Nawaz (Pak) beat Aqil Mirza (Malaysia) 11-6, 11-7, 11-6
Boys U-15
Round 1 M Amaad Bye
Round 2 M Amaad (Pak) beat Oliver Coulcher (Eng) 11-3, 12-10, 11-2
Anas Ali Shah
Round 1 Bye
Round 2 Anas Ali Shah beat Palmer Deville (Eng) 11-6,11-6,11-6
Mohammad Hamza Khan
Round 1 Bye
Round 2 M Hamza Khan beat Guido Lindner (Ned) 11-3, 11-2, 11-1
Boys U-17
Asad Ullah Khan
Round 1 Bye
Round 2 Asad Ullah beat Usman Khan (Canada) 11-3,11-8,11-8
Round 1 Waleed Khalil beat Kieran Mahoney (Eng) 11-3, 11-2, 11-2
Round 2 Denis Gilevskiy (IRL) [5/8] beat Waleed Khalil 11-6, 11-2, 13-11
Noor zaman
Round 1 Bye
Round 2 Noor Zaman beat Amin Khan (Canada) 11-8,11-8,11-9
Boys U-19
Hamza Sharif
Round 1 Hamza Sharif beat Lubos Walter (CZE) 11-6, 11-6, 11-4
Round 2 Hamza Shareef lost to Max Forster (BER) [9/16] 8-11,5-11,10-12
Haris Qasim
Round 1 Bye
Round 2 Haris Qasim beat Taylor Carrick [33/64] 11-6, 11-8, 8-11, 11-2
Round 3 & 4 matches would be played today in England.
Pakistani contingent reaches Birmingham to take part in British Juniors Open
SB News
ISLAMABAD (December 29, 2019):-British Junior Open 2020 will be held from January 02 to 06, 2020 in England. Pakistan squash contingent comprising of Haris Qasim, Hamza Sharif, Asad Ullah Khan, Anas Ali Shah, Noor Zaman, Waleed Khalil, Abdullah Nawaz, Mohammad Amaad and Mohammad Hamza Khan have reached England for participation in the British Junior Squash Championship, 2020 at Birmingham.
According to Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF), the training camp for British Open Juniors (BJO) 2020 was held from last two months at Pakistan National Squash Academy (PNSA) and physical and in courts squash sessions were held to prepare the players for championship.
Contingent Manager Air Commodore (Retd) Aftab Sadiq Qureshi and Hussain Odhwani along with Coach Asif Khan have also accompanied the contingent. Three players including Uzair Shoukat, Ashab Irfan and Sakhi Ullah are still not issued Visa and would travel for BJO 2020 if they get visa. PSF have also approached the embassy and quite hopeful that they would soon be departing to England.
11 players and 3 officials to participate in British Junior’s Squash
By Abdul Jabbar Faisal
ISLAMABAD (December 29, 2019):-The 14-member contingent including 11 players and three officials left Pakistan for England on Sunday morning from International Islamabad Airport (IIA) to take part in the British Open Junior’s Squash Championship 2020, which will be kicked off from January 2 at Birmingham, United Kingdoms (UK).
Pakistani 11 teenagers will participate in four different age cayegories competitions including Under-13, Under-15, Under-17 and Under-19
Names of squad:
Haris Qasim, Hamza Sharif, Uzair Shokat (Under-19), Noor Zaman, Asad Ullah, Ashab Arfan, Walid Khalil (Under-17), Hamza Khan, Anas Ali Bukhari (Under-15), Sakhi Tareen, Abdullah Nawaz (Under-13), Asif Khan (Coach), Air Commodore (Retd) Aftab Sadiq Qureshi (Team Manager), Hussain Odhwani (Team Manager)
International squash tournament, Tayyab Aslam clinches the title
International squash tournament, Tayyab Aslam clinches the title
By Abdul Jabbar Faisal
ISLAMABAD (December 19, 2019):-Pakistan number one and World No 60, Tayyab Aslam clinched the title of International Squash Tournament after beating compatriot World No 91 Farhan Mehboob in straight games 3-0 in the final at Mushaf Squash Complex on Thursday. The final score-line was 11-8, 13-11, 11-4.
In the first game, Tayyab took good start after played powerful forehands shots and make the score 5-1. However, Farhan came from behind and displayed a quality game and leveled the game 5-5 after earning back-to-back four points. The game was once again leveled at 8-8, which finished 11-8 in the favour of Tayyab, as he got three points in a row.
Later on, in the second game, winner was a head at 7-0 with massive lead but Farhan did some well and played excellent stokes and classic drop shorts and squared the game 8-8 points. At this stage, it was seemed that Farhan would won the second game to level the match 1-1 but all predictions went wrong, when Pakistan number one Tayyab won the game on tiebreak at 13-11.
After losing first two vital games, Farhan was looking bit tired and was looking upset with the last game decision of match referee. Tayyab took full advantage of this situation and did not allow his opponent to settle his feet in the court and ended the third game by conceding just four points in the final fight. The match wasted 40 minutes, as the final score-line was 11-8, 13-11 and 11-4.
Earlier, at the same venue, in Women’s final, World No 52 Sabrina Sobhy from United States of America (USA) beat World No 101 Hana Moataz from Egypt in straight games 3-0 with a game score of 11-7, 11-9, 11-9. The match lasted for 30 minutes.
Vice Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Asim Zaheer graced the closing ceremony as chief guest and awarded the prizes and trophies amongst the winners. Champion Tayyab Aslam collected the prize money of US$2531 along with a glittering and beautiful trophy. CEO Serena Hotels Aziz Bolani, squash legend Qamar Zaman, dignitaries and a large number of players, officials and squash enthusiasts also attended the closing ceremony.
Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF) organized Serena Hotels-Huawei Pakistan International Squash Tournament for men’s and women’s from December 15 to 19, 2019. Besides Pakistan, a large number of international Men & Women squash players from Austria, Egypt, Germany, Hong Kong, Jordon, Malaysia, Portugal, Switzerland and USA participated.
International squash events build the soft image of Pakistan, Tahir Sultan
International squash events build the soft image of Pakistan, Tahir Sultan
By Abdul Jabbar Faisal
ISLAMABAD:-(December 19, 2019):-Secretary, Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF), Tahir Sultan thanked Professional Squash Association (PSA) for awarding a $20,000 prize money tournament to Pakistan, which would help local players to show their game skills at home.
He also thanked on the behalf of SVP, PSF for giving massive coverage to international squash show peace at Mushaf Squash Complex. “I thank to media on the behalf of senior vice President because without media coverage these events have no worth. We conducted the events to give opportunity to players to play here and for people who can come here to enjoy these events, “he said while talking to 23 News at Mushaf Squash Complex.
He said that the most important aspect of these events was image building of Pakistan. “These events are being telecast all over the world. Players of the different countries like, America, England, France, Germany, Switzerland, Australia, Egypt, Portugal, Hong Kong, China, Malaysia and all over the world are participating. Eight men players and our 13 women players were from the Pakistan. International fixtures show that players of the other countries want to play in Pakistan and Pakistan is a safe country by the blessings of Allah Almighty, “Tahir Sultan viewed.
“PSF is providing all opportunities to upcoming players for national and international exposure. The squash development program is going good. An Under-19 player Gul Zaman is a brilliant player, he has a great upset and his ranking is going to be improve more and he has also beat the champion of this games. We are happy with his performance and it shows that if the opportunities have been given to our players then they can perform better than this, “He added.
To a question, he said that Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) supported well during the international events for men and women. “Sareena Hotels is always sponsoring us for the events, all players’ stays there. Akbar Durani and Director General PSB, Amna Imran helped us well. Definitely, we are being supported but financial support is much important as well. All facilities of PSB and government also wants that sports should be flourished in Pakistan .Our players have won the medals in South Asian Games 2019. Federation is providing all these facilities, now it is players’ job to work for the improvement of their fitness and game skills, “he concluded.
International squash, Tayyab and Farhan set to meet in final
By Abdul Jabbar Faisal
ISLAMABAD (December 18, 2019):-Tayyab Aslam and Farhan Mehboob set to meet in the Men’s Singles final of Serena Hotels-Huawei Pakistan International squash tournament after claiming upset victories in the semifinals at Mushaf Squash Complex on Wednesday. Final will be played on Thursday at same venue. President, Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF) Air Chief Marshall, Mujahid Anwar will grace the closing ceremony as chief gust.
On Tuesday, in the first semifinal, Farhan Mehboob thrashed top seeded Egyptian players Youssef Ibrahim 3-2 in a well contested match. Local outfit Farhan gave a tough time to his overseas opponent in first two games that he lost at 9-11 and 14-16 and he came from behind and recover the deficit by winning the next two at 11-2 and 11-5 to bounce back in the match. Final game went neck-to-neck and score was leveled at 5-5, 7-7 and then 10-10. On tiebreak Farhan, who had massive support of Pakistani spectators, finished the game at 12-10. Match lasted 50 minutes.
Meanwhile, in the second semifinal, World No 60 Tayyab Aslam (Pakistan) outclassed World No 51 Mohamed El-Sherbini (Egypt) 3-1 to move into final of the international showpiece. The final score-line was 11-6, 9-11, 11-9, 11-9, as the match lasted for 46 minutes. Tayyab Aslam will meet compatriot Farhan Mehboob in the final on Thursday at same venue.
Earlier, in the 1st semifinal of the women’s fixture, World No 101 Hana Moataz (Egypt) got rid of compatriot girl World No 56 Farida Mohamed (Egypt) 3-2 in most thrilling match of event. Hana went up by winning first two games at 11-7 and 11-2 but her challenger Farida Mohamed settled her feet on the court and clinched next two games at 11-9 and 11-3. However, in the decisive game, both players displayed great skills of game. At one stage, Farida was leading 5-0 but couple of miss judgment decisions of match referee Sajjad Ahmed provided a chance to Hana to go in the final fixture. Score was squared at 7-7 and 9-9. Hana won the final game at 14-12, as people were criticizing the final decision of Sajjad Ahmed. Farida Mohamed was sobbing and crying outside the court and was talking over her mobile to her family member. But she did not make any comment on this issue.
In the second semifinal, World No 52 Sabrina Sobhy (USA) beat World No 58 Meena Hamed (Egypt) in straight games 3-0. The final score-line was 11-6, 11-9, 11-6, as the match lasted for 23 minutes. Final will be played on Thursday.
Results (Men’s semifinals):
Farhan Mehboob (Pakistan) beat Youssef Ibrahim (Egypt) 8-11, 14-16, 11-2, 11-5, 12-10 (50 minutes)
Tayyab Aslam (Pakistan) beat Mohamed ElSherbini (Egypt) 11-6, 9-11, 11-9, 11-9 (46 minutes)
Results (Women’s semifinals):
Hana Moataz (Egypt) beat Farida Mohamed (Egypt) 11-7, 11-2, 9-11, 3-11, 14-12 (36 minutes)
Sabrina Sobhy (USA) beat Meena Hamed (Egypt) 11-6, 11-9, 11-6 (23 minutes).
International squash, Tayyab and Farhan jump into semifinals
International squash, Tayyab and Farhan jump into semifinals
By Abdul Jabbar Faisal
ISLAMABAD (December 17, 2019):-Duo of Pakistani players Tayyab Aslam and Farhan Mehboob jumped into the semifinals of Serena Hotels-Huawei Pakistan International squash tournament by overcoming their respective opponents in quarterfinals at Mushaf Squash Complex on Tuesday. Semifinals will be played on Wednesday in the four-glass-wall court of same arena.
In the first men’s quarterfinal, Pakistani guy Asim Khan succumbed by the high ranking Egyptian player Youssef Ibrahim 3-1 after a thrilling contest. Match was leveled 1-1 after two games, as the score was 13-11 and 11-13 respectively. Asim was looking bit tired in the rest of two games and allow his opponent to play strokes openly. He lost next two games at 5-11 and 9-11, as he had upper hand in both game in starting.
Meanwhile, in the second quarterfinal, Farhan Mehboob displayed excellent skills of the game and did not allow his compatriot Farhan Zaman to settle the feet in the court and won the match 3-1. Son of Mehboob Khan’s game was a blend of powerful forehands, backhands and classic nicks during 20 minutes game. The final score-line was 11-2, 4-11, 11-5 and 11-3. Now, Farhan will take on top seed Youssef in the semifinals on Wednesday.
In the third quarterfinal, Pakistan number one player Tayyab Aslam overcame Yahya Elnawasany from Egypt in straight games 3-0 in just wasting 20 minutes in the court. Mohammad El-Sherbini beat Rui Soares from Portugal in same style 3-0 in the fourth quarterfinal. In the second semifinal Tayyab will meet Mohammad El-Sherbini.
Results (Men’s Event):-
YoussefIbrahim (Egypt) beat Mohammad Asim Khan (Pakistan) 13-11, 11-13, 11-5, 11-9 (44 Min)
Farhan Mehboob (Pakistan) beat FarhanZaman (Pakistan) 11-2, 4-11, 11-5, 11-3 (20 Min)
Tayyab Aslam (Pakistan) beat Yahya Elnawasany (Egypt) 11-2, 11-8, 11-3 (20 Min)
Mohamed ElSherbini (Egypt)beat Rui Soares (Portugal) 11-7, 11-9, 11-7 (34 Min)
Results (Women’s Event):
HanaMoataz (Egypt) beat Farah Momen (Egypt) 11-7, 11-8, 11-7 (25 Min)
Farida Mohamed(Egypt) beat Waen Li Lai (Malaysia) 11-6, 10-12, 7-11, 15-13, 11-8 (40 Min)
Meena Hamed (Egypt) beat Cindy Merlo (Switzerland) 11-8, 11-7, 8-11, 11-9 (32 Min)
Sabrina Sobhy (USA) beat Nadia Pfister (Switzerland) 11-4, 11-7, 11-2 (16 Min).
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