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Karachi (Sports News): The draws have been released for the fourth Gold event of the 25/26 PSA Squash Tour season with former World Champion Karim Abdel Gawad and current World Junior Champion Amina Orfi topping the draws.The event will take place between 6-11 January 2026, the first World Events competition of the new year. The event will take place at the DA Creek Club in Karachi, the same venue that hosted the World U23 Championships in April 2025.Men’s top seed Karim Abdel Gawad is no stranger to victory on Pakistan soil, he claimed the Karachi Open title back in 2022 and Pakistan Open in 2018. He currently holds an eight-match win streak in Karachi and will be hoping to claim a third title in the city to start the new year in strong style. He’ll take on either Ryunosuke Tsukue or Curtis Malik in round two and features in the same quarter as No.8 seed Eain Yow Ng.Former World No.3 Marwan ElShorbagy is the No.2 seed for the event as he looks to claim his third PSA title of the season. ElShorbagy’s only visit to Pakistan on the PSA Tour came in 2017 where he claimed the Pakistan Open, dropping only one game on his way to lifting the trophy. ElShorbagy will take on either Fares Dessouky or Muhammad Ashab Irfan in round two before a potential quarter final clash with Aly Abou Eleinen. Egypt’s Youssef Ibrahim recently reached his highest career ranking of World No.7 after positive results at the U.S Open and China Open. The Egyptian has been finding a consistency to his game of late that has meant for a surge in Ibrahim’s form. His recent 3-0 victory over Paul Coll marks one of the wins of his career as he targets more success this season. He sits in the same half as top seed Gawad. Former World Champion and World No.1 Mohamed Elshorbagy completes the top four seeds in the men’s event, set to compete in his third event in Pakistan. The England No.1 has had a tough start to the 25/26 season but will be determined to start 2026 on the front foot as he targets more PSA records. He is in the bottom half with brother Marwan but will need to navigate his way past a potential clash with No.5 seed Youssef Soliman. Current World No.3 and World Junior Champion Amina Orfi heads the draw for the women’s event as she looks to claim her third Gold event victory of the season. Orfi’s form has been superb so far this season, failing to reach the final only once in her six events. She’ll be looking to add another title to her resume in Karachi and chase down El Hammamy and Gohar in the world rankings. Malaysia’s Sivasangari Subramaniam is the No.2 seed for the women’s event. The current World No.6 has tasted Gold event success in the past, winning the London Classic in 2024. Since then, Subramaniam has reached one Gold final and will see the Karachi Open as a big opportunity to reach a title decider. She’s in the same half as No.3 seed Fayrouz Aboelkheir but will need to come through a potential quarter final with the returning Rowan Elaraby and a round two clash with either Shahin or Garas first.As mentioned, Fayrouz Aboelkheir is the third seed for the event. The Egyptian has shown glimpses of how dangerous she can be, most notably reaching the CIB Egyptian Open semi-finals after beating 8x World Champion Nour ElSherbini. She’s also claimed a title this season at the Open Squash Classic Bronze event. The teenager is still yet to break the top 10 in her career but given the performances that she’s produced, that seems only a matter of time. Three Egyptians fill the No.4, 5, 6 and 7 spots as Salma Hany, Nada Abbas, Rowan Elaraby and Farida Mohamed will all look to cause upsets in the latest Gold event. Elaraby’s entry is of particular significance as this will mark her first event since suffering an injury at the 2025 World Championships. The Egyptian was forced to retire in her last 16 clash with Georgina Kennedy and hasn’t featured on tour since. She’s set to return to action in January whilst Malaysia’s Aira Azman sits at her highest seeding in a Gold event as No.8 seed. Local interest in the event is headed by Men’s World U23 Champion Noor Zaman, he’s joined by Mohammad Ashab Irfan, Tayyab Aslam and Nasir Iqbal whilst Sana Bahadar and Mariam Malik feature in the women’s event.Men’s draw[1] Karim Gawad (EGY) ByeRyunosuke Tsukue (JPN) vs Curtis Malik (ENG)Iker Pajares (ESP) vs [WC] Tayyab Aslam (PAK)[8] Eain Yow Ng (MAS) Bye[6[ Mohamad Zakaria (EGY) Bye[WC] Nasir Iqbal (PAK) vs Moustafa Elsirty (EGY)Alex Lau (HKG) vs Sanjay Jeeva (MAS)[3] Youssef Ibrahim (EGY) Bye[4] Mohamed ElShorbagy (ENG) ByeMatias Knudsen (COL) vs Karim El Hammamy (EGY)Noor Zaman (PAK) vs Melvil Scianimanico (FRA)[5] Youssef Soliman (EGY) Bye[7] Aly Abou Eleinen (EGY) ByeHenry Leung (HKG) vs Yahya Elnawasany (EGY)Fares Dessouky (EGY) vs Muhammad Ashab Irfan (PAK)[2] Marwan ElShorbagy (ENG) ByeWomen’s draw[1] Amina Orfi (EGY) ByeHaya Ali (EGY) vs Nour Heikal (EGY)Nour Aboulmakarim (EGY) vs Marie Stephan (FRA)[8] Aira Azman (MAS) Bye[7] Farida Mohamed (EGY) ByeAmina El Rihany (EGY) vs Aifa Azman (MAS)Mariam Metwally (EGY) vs [WC] Sana Bahadar (PAK)[4] Salma Hany (EGY) Bye[3] Fayrouz Aboelkheir Bye[WC] Mariam Malik (PAK) vs Sin Yuk Chan (HKG)Lucy Turmel (ENG) vs Tsz-Wing Tong (HKG)[5] Nada Abbas (EGY) Bye[6] Rowan Elaraby (EGY) ByeMenna Hamed (EGY) vs Torrie Malik (ENG)Nadine Shahin (EGY) vs Nardine Garas (EGY)[2] Sivasangari Subramaniam (MAS) Bye

Philadelphia, USA (Sports News) The first Jahangir Khan PSA Satellite Squash Series, organized by One World Squash and in collaboration with K2 Squash, has concluded.According to tournament director Naveed Alam, nineteen players from around the world participated in the three-day competition. Two players from Canada, five from Egypt, one from Hong Kong, one from South Africa, three from Pakistan and seven from the host United States participated.The four top seeds of the event, Egypt's Salahuddin Al-Turgoman, second seed Ali Ezzat, third seed Lohan Greenwald of South Africa and fourth seed Nicholas Serena, made it to the semifinals. In the semifinals, Salahuddin defeated Nicholas and Lohan defeated Ali Ezzat.In the final that lasted for fifty-one minutes, Egypt's Salahuddin Al-Turgman defeated South Africa's Luhan Greenwald by three games to one. At the closing ceremony, special guests Jason Low, member of One World Squash, and Karamat ullah Khan, CEO of K2 Squash, distributed prizes among the players.

Islamabad (Sports News): Noor Zaman has clinched Chief of Air Staff (CAS) International Squash Championship 2025 title after beating Mohammad Hamza Khan in final 3-2 here at Mushaf Squash Complex on Friday.World No 43 Noor Zaman won the Championship Title by beating World No 101 Mohammad Hamza Khan with a game score 3-2.( [2] Noor Zaman (PAK) bt. Hamza Khan (PAK)3-2: 9-11, 7-11, 11-7, 11-4, 11-8 (46m) )

Mohammad Hamza outclasses top seed Karim Hammamy 3-1 to advance top-4 stageAbdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s three squash guys moved into the semifinals of the ongoing Chief of Air Staff (CAS)- Serena Hotels International Squash Championship 2025 after winning their respective quarterfinals, as Mohammad Hamza Khan stunned top seed and world number 42 Karim El Hammamy 3-1 here at Mushaf Squash Complex on Wednesday. The semifinals will be played on Thursday (November 27, 2025) at the same venue.Rising squash star Mohammad Hamza Khan earned a remarkable triumph in the first quarterfinal when he ousted top seed Karim from Egypt after producing a sparkling performance during the 44-minute game. Mohammad Hamza started the first game with full confidence and did not allow his challenger to settle his feet on the court. Hamza finished the first game at 11-8. He (Hamza) maintained the same pace in the second game, and he finished at 11-5 after showing an aggressive style.The top-seed player of the tournament, Karim tried hard to bounce back in the match, and he changed his strategy to overcome his opponent. Karim displayed top-quality squash in the third game and kept Hamza on his heels, and clinched the third game at 11-7 after toiling hard on the court, and made the match score 2-1.The fourth game of the first quarterfinal was a nerve-jangling contest, as both players fought brilliantly. The last game of the match was a blend of powerful strokes, classic nicks, and drop shots, as no one was ready to bow out, and the game finally ended on a tie-break in favour of Mohammad Hamza, with the score of 12-10. The final score-line was 11-8, 11-5, 7-11, and 12-10. Mohammad Hamza will take on David Bernet of Switzerland in the first semifinal on Thursday at the same venue.Results (Quarterfinals):Mohammad Hamza Khan (PAK) beat Karim El Hammamy (EGY) 11-8, 11-5, 7-11, 12-10 (44 Min)David Bernet (SUI) beat Khalid Labib (EGY) 7-11, 11-5, 9-11, 11-5, 12-10 (59 Min)Nasir Iqbal (PAK) beat Moustafa El Sirty (EGY) 11-4, 11-9, 11-6 (41 Min)Noor Zaman (PAK) beat Yassin Shohdy (EGY) 11-8, 11-8, 11-3 (24 Min).Thursday Fixtures (Semifinals):First semifinal: Hamza Khan (PAK) Vs David Bernet (SUI) at 3:00 pmSecond Semifinal: Noor Zaman (PAK) Vs Nasir Iqbal (PAK) at 3:45 pm. 

Nasir Iqbal, Mohammad Ammad, Hamza Khan, Anas Shah clinch victories on opening dayAbdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: Four Pakistani lads including Nasir Iqbal, Mohammad Ammad, Hamza Khan, Anas Shah advanced into the next round by winning their respective matches of the Chief of Air Staff (CAS) International Squash Championship 2025, which rolled into cation here at Mushaf Squash Complex in the premises of Pakistan Sports Complex under the banner of Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF) on Monday.The tournament is pursuing a prize money of US$37,500. Second seed Noor Zaman and Mohammad Asim got a bye in the first round of the championship, as the next round matches will be played on Tuesday at the same venue.Anas Shah overcame Ziad Ibrahim from Egypt 3-1 in a well-contested 4 games competition. After losing the first game at 4-7, local squash player did well by displaying top quality squash and won rest of three games with confidently. He played powerful forehand and backhand drives during the whole match, as his game was laced with classic drop shorts. Results (Day-1):Nasir Iqbal (PAK) beat Bryan Tze Kang Lim (MAS) 3-1: 11-9, 11-9, 10-12, 11-5 (43m)Mohammad Syafiq Kamal (MAS) beat Viktor Byrtus (CZE) 3-1: 11-8, 3-11, 11-6, 11-5 (37m)Adam Hawal (EGY) beat Tayyab Aslam (PAK) 3-0: 11-9, 11-8, 11-6 (36m)Mohammad Ammad (PAK) beat Chi Him Wong (HKG) 3-0: 11-3, 11-5, 11-9 (32m)Hamza Khan (PAK) bea Seif Shenawy (EGY) 3-0: 11-8, 11-5, 11-5 (27m)Tomotaka Endo (JPN) beat Ming Hong Tang (HKG) 3-0: 11-9, 11-9, 14-12 (41m)Khaled Labib (EGY) beat Louai Hafez (SUI) 3-0: 11-8, 11-6, 11-6 (39m)Anas Shah (PAK) beat Ziad Ibrahim (EGY) 3-1: 4-11, 11-7, 11-9, 11-5 (38m).

World No. 42 Egyptian Karim El Hamamy occupies top seed, World No.43 Noor Zaman secondAbdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: The Chief of Air Staff (CAS) International Squash Championship 2025 will start on November 24, 2025 (Monday) here at the Mushaf Squash Complex in the premises of Pakistan Sports Complex under the banner of Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF). The tournament is pursuing a prize money of US$27,500.According to an official of PSF, all arrangements have been given the final touches, and international players have also arrived in the capital city of Pakistan. Apart from seven Pakistani lads, a group of 17 world ranking players from the Czech Republic, Egypt, Hong Kong-China, Japan, Malaysia, and Switzerland will fight for the top honour during the 5-day international prestigious squash showpiece, as final will be played on November 28 at the same venue.Besides, the second seed, Mohammad Noor Zaman, Nasir Iqbal, Mohammad Hamza Khan, Anas Ali Shah, Mohammad Asim Khan, Tayyab Aslam, and Mohammad Ammad Khan will represent in the tournament. The local players have a good occasion to perform well in the tournament and to earn vital points to improve their Professional Squash Association (PSA) ranking.  

Islamabad (faisal): A rising teenage squash player, Ashar Mohammad Farooq claimed an encouraging victory after lifting the title of the U13 10th ISC (Indian Social Center) Squash Tournament. He remained in second spot in the U18 competitions in the same tournament.Salman Hashmi, coach of Ahsar, said: “Ashar toiled hard in the courts throughout the tournament and produced a good game of squash against all opponents. He is a very talented guy and I hope he will improve his game with the passage of time and will show remarkable performance in the international circuit”.   Results:1st Match beat Saim Mohammad Farooq 2-0 (11-6, 11-7)2nd Match beat Solimon 2-0 (11-3, 11-9)3rd Match beat Arjuna 2-0 (11-6, 11-3)4th Match beat Iman 2-0 (11-4, 11-6)5th Match beat Adam 2-0 (11-5, 11-6)6th Match beat Jannah 2-0 (11-3, 11-4)7th Match beat Kaira 2-1 (11-9, 8-11, 7-11)

Islamabad (Sports Desk); Pakistan squash player Mohammad Ashab Irfan clinched the title of the Richardson Wealth Men's Open 2025 Squash Tournament٫ which took place from October 15 to 19 in Canada. Tournament was pursuing a prize money of $31,250.Mohammad Ashab Irfan has emerged as the champion, winning the tournament by beating Sam Todd in the final match.Result (Final): [4] Mohammad Ashab Irfan (PAK) beat [6] Sam Todd (ENG) 3-0: 11-9, 11-1, 11-5 (43m)

Karachi (PR): Jahangir Khan Sports Club celebrated World Squash Day at its Karachi facility, bringing together players, coaches, and squash enthusiasts to honor the sport and its global community.Squash legend Jahangir Khan, the club’s founder and inspiration, shared a special message on the occasion, emphasizing the importance of unity and passion in promoting the sport. He said,We must always work together to grow squash at every level from grassroots to the professional stage and inspire the next generation to follow this great game with dedication and sportsmanship

Islamabad (Sports Desk): The rising squash girl Mahnoor Ali has won the title of the Under-17 US Squash Sono Junior Gold Tournament after beating Purtuc Mimi 3-0 in final. The final score-line wad 12/10, 11/4, 11/4 (3–0).Earlier in the semifinal she defeated Zhang Abigail at 11/3, 11/5, 11/6 (3–0).The tournament took place in South Norwalk, Connecticut, USA.Additionally, Sehrish Ali secured a strong win in the Consolation Final, defeating Alice Huang with a score of 5/11, 12/10, 11/6, 11/8.