Sports Bulletin

Sports Bulletin Report Houston (January 6, 2022):-Unfit Nasir Iqbal failed to complete the match, as an injury forced him (Nasir Iqbal) to leave the court in the first round match against Cesar Salazar from Mexico in the ongoing Houston Open Squash Championship at Houston Squash Center (HSC), Houston Texas, United States of America (USA). Nasir was downed 2-0 and ahead in the third game 10-5. It is pertinent to mention here that Nasir Iqbal had got a wild card entry in the Houston Open Squash Championship, which was pursuing prize money of $US 100,000. Cesar Salazar (Mexico) beat Nasir Iqbal (Pakistan) 3-0 (12-10, 12-10, 5-10) retire hurt

Abdul Jabbar Faisal ISLAMABAD (January 2, 2022):-Professionals Squash Association (PSA) has released the players ranking of new year January 2022, as Pakistan guys completely disappointed the whole nation as well as top officials of Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF). Pakistan’s four lads are in top 100 only, as Tayyab Aslam is on 46th spot, Asim Khan 57th, Nasir Iqbal 79th and Israr Ahmed Khan 90th. The results of the international squash tournaments in which Pakistani players participated, which were held home and away during the year of 2021, divulge the performance of Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF), as all the affairs of squash are being run under the supervision of Senior Vice President (SVP) of squash federation Aamir Masood. Not a solitary Pakistani player could win even a single tournament of $US 20, 0000 or more prize money during the whole year 2021, as Chief of Air Staff (CAS) International had $US 30,000 and Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) International had $US 20,000 prize money which were taken place in Islamabad and Karachi respectively. It is pertinent to mention here that Tayyab Aslam was top seed player in Chief of Air Staff Squash Championship 2021. Results are enough to expose the performance of squash federation and there is no need to comment more on it. All detail results are as under: International Tournaments 1. Hyderabad Gymkhana Satellite Tournament for Women was held from 17 – 19 January, 21 with US$ 600 prize money.  Zynab Khan won the final. 2. BISL in collaboration with Punjab Squash Association organized 4th BISL Southern Punjab International Squash Tournament for Men & Women at DHA Multan, from February 11 to 15, 2021 with US$ 6,000 prize money each.  In the Men’s final Nasir Iqbal defeated Asim Khan whereas in Women final Madina Zafar beat Zynab Khan and won the tournament titles.  Coupled with the above PSA event, BISL-International League was also conducted at DHA Multan.  Besides Pakistan, a large number of international players from Canada, Colombia, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Jamaica, Lotivia, Serbia, Switzerland & USA also participated in Men & Women events. 3. SOAP Engineering Squash Open was held at Houston (USA), April 7 to 10, 2021 with US$ 6,000 prize money.  Amna Fayyaz from Pakistan lost in the Quarter Finals. 4. Life Time International was held in the USA from 08 – 11 April, 2021 with US$ 6,000 prize money. Abdul Malik from Pakistan lost in the 2nd round whereas Ahsan Ayaz played in the quarter finals. 5. Texas International held in the USA from 29 Apr – 02 May, 2021 with US$ 6,000 prize money. Abdul Malik from Pakistan lost in the 2nd round. 6. Japan Satellite Evnet-1 held in Japan from May 2-3, 2021 with US$ 1,500 prize money. Haris Iqbal and Abdul Malik from Pakistan lost in the 1st round of the tournament. 7. Auston South Squash Open held in the USA from 20 – 23 May, 2021 with US$ 6,000 prize money. Abdul Malik from Pakistan lost in the 2nd round. 8. Atlanta Open held in the USA from 02 – 06 June, 2021 with US$ 6,000 prize money. Huzaifa Ibrahim from Pakistan played the 1st round whereas Abdul Malik lost in the 2nd round. 9. PSF Satellite-1 Tournament for Men was held at Islamabad from 08 – 09 July, 21 with US$ 1,000 Noor Zaman won the final. 10. PSF Satellite-2 Tournament for Men was held at Islamabad from 10 – 11 July, 21 with US$ 1,000.  Noor Zaman won the final. 11. PSF Satellite-3 Tournament for Men was held at Islamabad from 12 – 13 July, 21 with US$ 1,000.  Hamza Sharif won the final. 12. PSF Satellite-4 Tournament for Men was held at Islamabad from 014 – 15 July, 21 with US$ 1,000.  Noor Zaman won the final. 13. PSF-Combaxx Sports Squash Championship was held at Islamabad from 27 – 31 Aug, 21 with US$ 12,000 prize money. Nasir Iqbal won the championship by beating Tayyab Aslam in the final. 14. Marrieta Open was held in the USA, from 8 – 12 Sept, 21 with US$ 25,000 prize money.  Abdul Malik from Pakistan played the 1st round. 15. The Egyptian Open was held in Cairo (Egypt) from 10 – 17 Sept, 21 with US$ 295,000 prize money.  Tayyab Aslam from Pakistan played the 1st round. 16. Nash Cup was held in Canada from 14 – 18 Sept, 21 with US$ 12,000 prize money. Rafi Khan from Pakistan played the 1st round. 17. Queen City Open was held in the USA from 22 – 26 Sept, 21 with US$ 12,000 prize money.  Abdul Malik and Nasir Iqbal participated wherein Nasir Iqbal lost in the semifinals. 18. The Boston Open was held in the USA from 30 Sep – 03 Oct, 21 with US$ 12,000 prize money. Ahsan Ayaz from Pakistan played in the Quarter Finals. 19. Chief of Air Staff (CAS) International for Men & Combaxx International for Women was held at Islamabad from 11 – 15 Oct, 2021 with US$ 30,000 and 12,000 were prize money for men & women respectively.  Besides Pakistan, a large number of players from Egypt, France, Hong Kong, Spain, England and Russia participated. Tayab Aslam lost in the Semi Finals of Men event whereas Sadia Gul & Noor Ul Huda reached Quarter Finals of Women event. 20. BangabanduIspahani Squash Tournament was held in Bangladesh from 20 – 24 October, 21 with US$ 6,000 prize money. Noor Zaman from Pakistan stood runner up during the tournament. 21. The Texas Open was held in the USA from October 20 t0 24, 2021 with US$ 12,000 prize money.  Ahsan Ayaz, Asim Khan & Abdul Malik from Pakistan participated. Asim Khan played the 2nd round. 22. Canadian Open for Women was held from 20 – 24 October, 2021 with US$ 6,000 prize money.  Maria Toor played the 2nd round. 23. Hamilton Open for Women was held in the USA from 26 – 30 Oct, 21 with US$ 12,000 prize money.  Amna Fayyaz and Noreena Shams lost in the 1st round. 24. The 15th Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) International for Men was held at Karachi from 02 – 06 Nov, 21 with US$ 20,000 prize money.  Apart from Pakistan, international players from Egypt, Hong Kong, Kuwait and USA also participated.  Tayyab Aslam from Pakistan played in the Semi Finals of the event. 25. The London Open for Women was held in England from 17 – 21 Nov, 21 with US$ 20,000 prize money. Madina Zafar played the 1st round. 26. Malaysian Open was held in Kuala Lumpur from 23 – 27 Nov, 21 with US$ 50,000 prize money.  Tayab Aslam &Asim Khan participated. Asim lost in the 1st round whereas Tayyab Aslam played the 2nd round. 27. The 20th Asian Squash Team Championship was played in Kualalumpur (Malaysia) between 30 Nov – 04 Dec, 21.  A group of 12 Teams entered in Men 's event including India, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Pakistan, Japan, Iran, Korea, Philippines, Iraq, Singapore, Sri Lanka & Indonesia. These Teams were divided into 02 Pools.  India, Pakistan, Japan, Philippines, Iraq and Indonesia were in Pool-A, whereas, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Iran, Korea, Singapore and Sri Lanka are in Pool-B.  Pakistan team comprised of Tayyab Aslam, Asim Khan, Amaad Fareed and Nasir Iqbal and finished at No 5 in the championship. 28. 21st Asian Individual Squash Championship for Men & Women was organized by Pakistan Squash Federation at Mushaf Squash Complex, Islamabad from December 15 to 19, 2021.  The Men's event had a draw of 32 players whereas the Women's event had 16 players’ draw. Apart from Pakistan, a group of international players, officials and referees from Hong Kong, Iran, Kuwait, Malaysia, Qatar, Singapore & Sri Lanka participated.  The Women Event was won by Tong Tsz Wing from Hong Kong however, Pakistani girls could play the 1st round.  In the Men's Event, Ng Eain Yow from Malaysia won the Title. Nasir Iqbal from Pakistan could reach the Semi Finals.  29. Punjab International Squash Tournament was held at Lahore from 21 – 25 Dec, 21 with US$ 6,000 Pakistani players from various parts of the country participating in the tournament. Asim Khan won the tournament. 30. Chief Minister Punjab International held at Lahore from 27 – 31 Dec, 21 with US$ 6,000 prize money. It was an all Pakistani players fixture. Tayyab Aslam beat Israr Ahmed Khan in the final.

Sports Bulletin Report LAHORE (December 30, 2021):-Top seed Tayyab Aslam beat Israr Ahmed Khan 3-1 in the final of the ongoing Chief Minister Punjab Open Squash Championship 2021 at Punjab Squash Complex on Friday. The final score-line was 11-4, 8-11, 11-6 and 11-4. Top seed Tayyab Aslam took start with the bang by played excellent stroke and eared earlier lead 4-1 which was enough for him to take the game at 11-4. However, in the second game, Israr erected against him and leveled the match 1-1 after winning game at 11-8. Tayyab won the nest two games quite comfortably to lift the title.    Results (final): Tayyab Aslam beat Israr Ahmed Khan 3-1 (11-4, 8-11, 11-6, 11-4)

Sports Bulletin Report LAHORE (December 30, 2021):-Top seed Tayyab Aslam and Israr Ahmed Khan have qualified for the final match of the ongoing Chief Minister Punjab Open Squash Championship after getting rid of their respective rivals at Punjab Squash Complex on Thursday. Final will be played on Friday at the same venue. Results (Men’s Semifinals): Tayyab Aslam beat Salman Saleem 3-0 (11-5, 11-7, 11-9) 21 minutes Israr Ahmed Khan beat Asim Khan 3-2 (11-8, 13-11, 10-12, 10-12, 11-8) 82 minutes

Abdul Jabbar Faisal ISLAMABAD (December 28, 2021):-Besides top seed Tayyab Aslam, Waqar Mehboob, Salman Saleem, Mehran Javed, Israr Ahmed Khan, Noor Zaman, Waqas Mehboob and Asim Khan moved into the quarterfinals of the Chief Minister Punjab Open Squash Championship after beating their respective opponents at Punjab Squash Complex on Tuesday. Results (Men’s Singles-Round-2): Tayyab Aslam beat Mohammad Ashab Irfan 3-1 (11-7, 6-11, 11-9, 11-7) 32 minutes Waqar Mehboob beat Mohammad Farhan 3-0 (11-4, 11-5, 11-5) 17 minutes Salman Saleem beat Zahir Shah 3-2 (7-11, 8-11, 11-8, 11-2, 11-8) 41 minutes Mehran Javed beat Mohammad Abdul Qadir 3-1 (11-3, 11-5, 9-11, 11-6) 35 minutes Israr Ahmed Khan beat Zeeshan Zeb 3-0 (11-7, 11-5, 11-5) 19 minutes Noor Zaman beat Mohammad farhan Hashmi 3-1 (11-9, 11-13, 11-6, 11-9) 40 minutes Waqas Mehboob beat Hamza Shraif 3-0 (11-8, 11-6, 11-5) 18 minutes Asim Khan beat Saeed Abdul 3-1 (9-11, 11-8, 11-2, 11-5) 34 minutes

Abdul Jabbar Faisal ISLAMABAD (December 26, 2021):-The second seed, Asim Khan has won the title of Punjab International Open Squash Championship 2021 after beating Israr Ahmed in straight games 3-0 in the final at Punjab Squash Complex. President, Punjab Squash Association, Noor-ul-Amin Mangal graced the final as chief gust and distributed the prizes among the players. The winner Asim Khan pocketed Rs. 100,000 while runner-up Israr Ahmed got Rs. 70,000 along with trophies. Results (All Days Complete): Men’s Singles (Final) Asim Khan beat Israr Ahmed 3-0 (13-11, 11-6, 11-5) 36 minutes Men’s Singles (Semifinals): Israr Ahmed beat Tayyab Aslam 3-2 (11-4, 8-11, 11-9, 9-11, 13-11) 55 minutes Asim Khan beat Zeeshan Zeb 3-2 (11-7, 11-7, 9-11, 6-11, 11-5) 40 minutes Men’s Singles (Quarterfinals): Tayyab Aslam beat Saeed Abdul 3-1 (11-7, 9-11, 11-5, 11-9) 30 minutes Israr Ahmed beat Hamza Shraif 3-0 (14-12, 11-7, 11-5) 29 minutes Zeeshan Zeb beat Farhan Zaman 3-2 (11-8m 7-11, 4-11, 14-12, 11-7) 43 minutes Asim Khan beat Waqas Mehboob 3-1 (11-7, 5-11, 12-10, 13-11) 40 minutes Men’s Singles (Pre-Quarterfinals): Tayyab Aslam beat Mohammad Farhan 3-0 (11-9, 11-4, 11-4) 14 Saeed Abdul beat Zahir Shah (11-8, 11-2, 11-7) 24 minutes Hamza Shraif beat Naveed Rehman 3-1 (9-11, 11-6, 11-3, 11-5) 22 minutes Israr Ahmed beat Mohammad Abul Qadir 3-0 (12-10, 11-3, 13-11) 25 minutes Farhan Zaman beat Mohammad Farhan Hashmi 3-1 (11-7, 10-12, 11-5, 11-6) 30 minutes Zeeshan Zeb beat Mehran Javed 3-0 (11-6, 11-4, 11-9) 30 minutes Waqas Mehboob beat Salman Saleem 3-2 (9-11, 11-5, 12-10, 6-11, 11-5) 35 minutes Asim Khan beat Bilal Zakir 3-0 (11-6, 11-8, 11-9) 18 minutes Men’s Singles (Main Round) Tayyab Aslam beat Waqar Mehboob 3-0 (15-5, 15-2, 15-3) 21 minutes Mohammad Farhan beat Mian Abdul Mughni 3-0 (12-10, 11-4, 11-3) 14 minutes Saeed Abdul beat Mohammad Hassan Raza 3-0 (11-8, 11-2, 11-7) 24 minutes Zahir Shah beat Mohammad Essa 3-0 (11-5, 11-4, 11-7) 12 minutes Hamza Shraif beat Malik Abdul Moiz 3-0(11-4, 11-1, 11-2) 17 minutes Naveed Rehman beat Mohammad Uzair 3-2 (11-5, 8-11, 13-11, 9-11, 11-8 ) 42 minutes Mohammad Abul Qadir beat Ahmed Amin 3-1 (11-6, 7-11, 11-2, 11-5) 23 minutes Israr Ahmed beat Junaid Khan 3-0 (11-4, 11-2, 11-3) 18 minutes Farhan Zaman beat Mutahir Ali Shah 3-0 (11-8, 11-4, 11-9) 24 minutes Mohammad Farhan Hashmi beat Mohammad Samiullah 3-0 (11-4, 11-5, 11-8) 27 minutes Zeeshan Zeb beat Haseeb Taj 3-0 (11-7, 11-7, 11-1) 14 minutes Mehran Javed beat Amaad Fareed 3-0 (11-5, 11-5, 11-7) 16 minutes Waqas Mehboob beat Mohammad Ibrahim Norani  3-0 (11-3, 11-2, 11-3) 13 minutes Salman Saleem beat Faraz Mohammad 3-1 (11-6, 12-10, 10-12, 11-4) 26 minutes Bilal Zakir beat Faizan Khan 3-1 (9-11, 11-7, 11-6, 11-2) 27 minutes Asim Khan beat Huzifa Shahid 3-0 (11-7, 12-10, 11-9) 23 minutes  

Islamabad (Sports Report):-New Zealand will host the WSF Men’s World Team Squash Championship 2023, as World Squash Federation has awarded the mega event to New Zealander officially, as an exhibition centre on the North Island city of Tauranga and is provisionally scheduled for late 2023. News of Tauranga’s winning bid will no doubt come as a relief to squash lovers in New Zealand – which has not hosted the men’s event since 1983 – after COVID-19 restrictions forced Tauranga to relinquish the 2021 edition. “It’s great to have the 2023 WSF Men’s World Team Championship secured for New Zealand. It has been a strange couple of years for all events and [Chair of the Organising Committee] Wayne Werder and the team in Tauranga should be commended for their hard work to gain the hosting rights for this prestigious event which will feature all of the top ranked men’s PSA players,” said Squash New Zealand Chief Executive Martin Dowson. He added: “We know that in 2023 the venue will be even bigger and better and will do the sport proud.” New Zealand’s World No.2 Paul Coll is excited to be playing a major tournament in front of home fans. He added: “Having the World Teams in New Zealand is huge for the sport. For me to personally play in New Zealand is rare, so having a tournament of this calibre is massive and means a lot to me to play in front of friends, sponsors and family. “It’s also a big occasion to promote the sport I love and show how good it is to fellow Kiwis. I haven’t lost at a World Teams event at the last two events and I want to keep that record and take the New Zealand team as high as possible with plenty of hometown support.” Werder, meanwhile, said: “It’s great to have the recognition from the WSF to host the 2023 WSF Men’s Team Championship in Tauranga, particularly after not being able to host in 2021. We have the facilities and manpower behind the tournament and look forward to hosting the world’s best right here in New Zealand and to give our very own Paul Coll a chance to participate at home.” Defending champions Egypt will likely go into the tournament as strong favourites, alongside five-time winners England and two-time runners up France. The Kiwi team will be looking to build on a strong showing in 2019, where a team of Paul Coll, Campbell Grayson, Evan Williams and Lwamba Chileshe finished fifth. Concluding, WSF CEO William Louis-Marie said: “My congratulations to New Zealand and Tauranga, who will no doubt host an incredible tournament. New Zealand boasts great facilities, warm hospitality, strong public support, and a real squash pedigree and I am sure that every player will be eagerly awaiting the squad list!”

Abdullah Asjad ISLAMABAD (December 19, 2021):-Top seed Ng Eain Yow from Malaysia has won the title of 21st Asian Individual Squash Championship 2021 after beating Yip Tsz Fung from Hong Kong 3-0 in the final at Mushaf Squash Complex Islamabad on Sunday. The final score-line was 11-6, 13-11 and 11-9. Earlier, in the Women’s Final, Tong Tsz Wing from Hong Kong ousted Rachel Mae Arnold from Malaysia 3-0 with a game score of 11-8, 13-11, 11-5, as the match wasted 34 minutes. Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF) organized 21st Asian Individual Squash Championship for Men and Women between December 15 to 19, 2021 at Mushaf Squash Complex, Islamabad.  The Men event had a draw of 32 players whereas the Women event had 16 players’ draw. Apart from Pakistan, a group of international players, officials and referees from Hong Kong, Iran, Kuwait, Malaysia, Qatar, Singapore and Sri Lanka participated. Asif Khan along with Kashif of Malaysia conducted the semifinal and the final of the 21st Asian Individual Squash championship 2021. Senior Vice President, PSF Air Marshal Aamir Masood, graced the closing ceremony as chief guest and distributed trophies and medals to the players.  Squash legend Qamar Zaman and Jansher Khan also attended the closing ceremony.  Umer Saeed, CEO Combaxx Sports was also present at the occasion. Results (Finals): Women’s Event: Tong Tsz Wing (Hong Kong) beat Rachel Mae Arnold (Malaysia) 11-8, 13-11, 11-5 (34 minutes) Men’s Event: Ng Eain Yow (Malaysia) beat Yip Tsz Fung (Hong Kong) 11-6, 13-11 and 11-9 (40 minutes).    

Abdul Jabbar Faisal ISLAMABAD (December 18, 2021):-Tong Tsz Wing from Hong Kong and Rachel Mae Arnold from Malaysia will meet in the Women’s final of 21st Asian Individual Squash Championship 2021 after winning their respective semifinals at Mushaf Squash Complex Islamabad on Saturday. The final will be played on Sunday at the same venue.   In the 1st semi final, Tong Tsz Wing from Hong Kong got rid of her compatriot Liu Tsz Ling 3-1 by playing excellent squash in the capital city of Pakistan. She finished the match with the score-line of 12-10, 4-11, 11-4 and 11-6, after 33 minutes of the match. Later, in the 2nd semifinal, Rachel Mae Arnold from Malaysia overcame her rival Ho Tze Lok from Hong Kong in the same style 3-1. The final score-line was 11-4, 11-9, 5-11 and 11-7. A Malaysian girl wasted 40 minutes to beat her challenger from Hong Kong. Meanwhile, in the 1st semifinal of the men’s event, Ng Eain Yow from Malaysia outclassed Lau Tsz Kwan from Hong Kong in straight games 3-0 to reach the final. The score-line was 11-4, 11-4 and 11-9, as the match took 30 minutes. Whereas, in the semifinal, Yip Tsz Fung from Hong Kong ousted Nasir Iqbal from Pakistan in the third game, as Nasir was downed 2-0 and 3-1 in the third left the court after 29 minutes owing to injury and failed to complete the match. The final score-line was 11-6, 11-4 and 3-1. Results (Men’s Semifinals): Ng Eain Yow (Malaysia) beat Lau Tsz Kwan (Hong Kong) 11-4, 11-4, 11-9 (30 minutes) Yip Tsz Fung (Hong Kong) beat Nasir Iqbal (Pakistan) 11-6, 11-4, 3-1 (29 minutes) Results (Women’s Semifinals): Tong Tsz Wing (Hong Kong) beat Liu Tsz Ling (Hong Kong) 12-10, 4-11, 11-4, 11-6 (33 minutes) Rachel Mae Arnold (Malaysia) beat Ho Tze Lok (Hong Kong) 11-4, 11-9, 5-11, 11-7 (40 minutes).

Abdul Jabbar Faisal ISLAMABAD (December 17, 2021):-Besides top seed Ng Eain Yow, Lau Tsz Kwan, Yip Tsz Fung and Nasir Iqbal moved into the semifinals of 21st Asian Squash Team Event Championship 2021 after beating their respective opponents at Mushaf Squash Complex Islamabad on Friday. Now, Nasir Iqbal will take on Yip Tsz Fung in the second semifinal at 4:15 pm at same venue on Saturday. Pakistan number one squash player, Tayyab Aslam once again produced very disappointed performance in the second quarterfinal against Lau Tsz Kwan and lost the match at tie-break 2-3. The final score-line was 5-11, 9-11, 11-5, 11-3 and 13-11, as match took 70 minutes.   Results (Men’s Event): Ng Eain Yow (MAS) bt Mohammad Syafiq Bin Mohd Kamal (MAS) 11-6, 11-3, 11-5 (36 Min) Lau Tsz Kwan (HKG) bt Tayyab Aslam (PAK) 5-11, 9-11, 11-5, 11-3, 13-11 (70 Min) Yip Tsz Fung (HKG) bt Yuen Chee Wern (MAS) 11-7, 11-4, 11-5 (23 Min) Nasir Iqbal (PAK) bt Leung Chi Hin Henry (HKG) 11-4, 11-9, 3-11, 11-7 (45 Min).  Results (Women’s Event): Liu Tsz Ling (HKG) bt Noor Ainaa (MAS) 11-9, 5-11, 12-10, 11-6 (35 Min) Tong Tsz Wing (HKG) bt Aifa Binti Azman (MAS) 11-5, 11-9, 8-11, 4-11, 12-10 (50 Min) Ho Tze Lok (HKG) bt Chan Yiwen (MAS) 11-5, 14-12, 11-9 (36 Min) Rachel Mae Arnold (MAS) bt Chan Sin Yuk (HKG) 11-9, 11-7, 11-9 (22 Min).