Abdul Jabbar Faisal
ISLAMABAD:-Besides host Pakistan five countries will participate in the 1st DHA Islamabad International Squash Championship, which will commence from Saturday (March 26, 2022) at Jacaranda Family Club (JFC) Squash Complex Defense Housing Authority (DHA) Islamabad.
According to an official, local guy Asim Khan is top seeded player of the championship while Syed Azlan Amjad from Qatar and Mohammad Syafiq Kamal from Malaysia on second and third seed respectively. There will be a draw of 32, as the championship is pursuing prize money of US$ 12000.
The final of the championship will be played on March 30 at the same venue. As many as 14 local and 10 international ranked players will fight for the top honour during the 5-day DHA Islamabad International Squash Championship. The prize money will be disbursed amongst the players according to rules of international squash rules
Players from five different countries including France, Iran, Malaysia, Qatar and Egypt will participate in the squash event. Squash legend and former world champion Jahangir Khan will grace the final match as chief guest to distribute the prizes among the players.
Tournament Seeding (Top Eight):
Asim Khan (Pakistan)
Syed Azlan Amjad (Qatar)
Mohammad Syafiq Kamal (Malaysia)
Adeen Idrakie (Malaysia)
Israr Ahmed (Pakistan)
Khaled Labib (Egypt)
Yassin Elshafei (Egypt)
Darren Raual Pragasam (Malaysia)
