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Pakistan thrash Philippine and Indonesia 3-0
ABDUL JABBAR FAISAL
Islamabad (November 30, 2021):-Pakistan squash team took a brilliant start in the 20th Asian Squash Team Championship after beating Philippines and Indonesia 3-0 at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Tuesday.
According to media department of Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF), as many as 12 are participating in the regional squash event including India, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Pakistan, Japan, Iran, Korea, Philippines, Iraq, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Indonesia. India, Pakistan, Japan, Philippines, Iraq and Indonesia are in Pool-A, as the Malaysia, Hong Kong, Iran, Korea, Singapore and Sri Lanka are in Pool-B.
Pakistan beat Philippines (3-0)
Amaad Fareed beat Reymark Begornia 11-8, 11-5 and 11-3
Tayyab Aslam beat Robert Andrew by 13-11, 11-8 11-5
Nasir Iqbal beat David William by 11-5, 11-8, 11-7
Pakistan beat Indonesia (3-0)
Nasir Iqbal beat Nur Altaftyan 11-8, 11-5, 11-1
Asim Khan beat Agung Wilant 11-2, 11-9, 11-7
Tayyab Aslam beat Satria Bagus 11-5, 11-7, 11-5.
Jansher Khan calls Director General Sports Board Punjab Javed Chohan
Sports Report
LAHORE (November 18, 2021):-Squash legend Jansher Khan called on Director General Sports Punjab Javed Chohan at his office at National Hockey Stadium here on Thursday. The promotion of squash among the younger generation was discussed in detail during the meeting.
After a detailed meeting with Director General Sports Punjab Javed Chohan, Jansher and other officials also visited the under-construction State of the Art Squash Complex in Nishtar Park Sports Complex. President Punjab Squash Association and Secretary Local Govt Noor ul Amin Mengal, Director Sports Hafeez Bhatti, Deputy Director Youth Affairs Sayed Omair Hasan, PMU officials and other top officials were also present on this occasion.
Director General Sports Punjab Javed Chohan briefed the squash legend about the construction and various modern facilities being provided at the State of the Art Squash Complex.
Legendary squash player Jansher, who won World Open squash tournament record eight times and British Open six times during his illustrious career, expressed his delight over the construction of the State of the Art Squash Complex in Nishtar Park Sports Complex. “It is nice to see a world class modern squash arena being built in Lahore. Now international squash players and teams will visit Pakistan to feature in world squash events”.
President Punjab Squash Association Noor ul Amin Mengal expressed his satisfaction over the pace of construction work of State of the Art Squash Complex. “Now we will be able to host international level squash events without any trouble. We are organizing regular squash events to prepare a pool of talented squash players,” he added.
Director General Sports Punjab Javed Chohan said that the game of squash is quite popular among the young generation and we can further nurture the talented players after completing the State of the Art Squash Complex in Nishtar Park Sports Complex. “We are building this project speedily and hopefully this project will be completed during next year,” he added.
Director General Sports Punjab Javed Chohan further said that eight squash courts including one international, one national and six practice courts are being built in this grand complex. “All modern facilities will be provided in the Squash Complex”.
Director General Sports Punjab Javed Chohan expressed his hope that Sports Board Punjab will trace numerous talented squash players through this grand facility. “The construction of the State of the Art Squash Complex is definitely a major development in regard to the future of squash in Pakistan”.
Egyptian lad Moustafa lifts the title of CNS International Squash Championship
SPORTS BULLETIN REPORT
KARACHI (November 6, 2021):-Egyptian lad Moustafa has won the title of CNS International Squash Championship 2021 after beating Tsz Fung Yip from Hong Kong 3-2 in the final at Roshan Squash Complex Karachi. The final score-line was 11-5, 7-11, 11-7, 3-11 and 11-9, as match wasted minutes.
The winner received prize money of US$ 3610 along with a trophy while runner up pocketed prize money of US$ 2280 with trophy. Former World Champion Jahngir Khan distributed the prizes among the winners.
CNS Squash: Fung and Moustafa set to play final
Saad Kayani
KARACHI (November 5, 2021):-Third seed Tsz Fung Yip from Hong Kong and 4th seed Moustafa El Sirty from Egypt moved into the final of Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) International Squash Championship 2021 after toppling high ranked players top see Todd Harrity and 2nd seed local guy Tayyab Aslam respectively at Roshan Squash Complex Karachi on Friday.
Results (Semifinals):
[3] Tsz Fung Yip (HKG) beat [1] Todd Harrity (USA) 3-1 (11-6, 11-5, 12-14, 11-4)
[4] Moustafa El Sirty (EGY) beat [2] Tayyab Aslam (PAK) 3-2 (9-11, 11-8, 9-11, 11-8, 11-1)
CNS Squash: Asim bows out from championship
Saad Kayani
KARACHI (November 4, 2021):-Pakistan No. 1 and third seed Tayyab Aslam reached into semifinal while Asim Khan bowed out from the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) International Squash Championship 2021 at Roshan Squash Complex Karachi on Thursday.
Result (Quarterfinals):
[1] Todd Harrity (USA) beat [8] Asim Khan (PAK) 11-5, 11-8, 11-9 [34 minutes]
[3] Tsz Fung Yip (HKG) beat [5] Yahya Elnawasany (EGY) 8-11, 9-11, 11-8, 11-8, 11-5 [54 minutes]
[4] Moustafa El Sirty (EGY) beat [7] Tsz Kwan Lau (HKG) 11-9, 14-12, 11-8 [27 minutes]
[2] Tayyab Aslam (PAK) beat [6] Henry Leung (HKG) 11-2, 11-5, 7-11, 11-9 [45 minutes]
Friday’s Fixture (Semifinals):
[1] Todd Harrity (USA) Vs [3] Tsz Fung Yip (HKG) at1500 hours
[4] Moustafa El Sirty (EGY) Vs[2] Tayyab Aslam (PAK) at 1600 hours
CAS Squash Championship concludes with Egyptian victories
Abdul Jabbar Faisal
ISLAMABAD (October 15, 2021):-World No 67 Moustafa El Sirty (Egypt) toppled World No 59 Auguste Dussourd (France) in the Men’s final to lift the title of the Chief of Air Staff (CAS) International Squash Championship 2021 at Mushaf Squash Complex Islamabad on Friday. The final score-line was 9-11, 11-7, 11-6 and 12-10. Egyptian girl World No. 81 Salma El Tayab defeated World No 69 Marie Stephan from France 3-0 in the women's final at the same venue.
The third seeded player Auguste Dussourd, who had overcome top seed Tayyab Aslam 3-2 in the first semifinal a day back, started the first game of the championship title match with full confidence earned lead 4-1, as game went neck-to-neck as it was leveled at 5-5, 7-7, 8-8 and 9-9. However, the French guy finished the game at 11-9 to make the match score 1-0.
In the second game, both lads displayed a beautiful game by hitting powerful strokes and classic drops and nicks. Game was leveled at 1-1, 3-3, 6-6 and 7-7, at this stage Moustafa grabbed some quick points to end the game at 11-7, as she maintained the same momentum in the third game too and did not allow his opponent to get upper hand at any stage of the game. Moustafa finished the game at 11-6.
The 4th game was a thrilling one, Auguste made the score 4-0 by playing a quality squash and Mostafa bounced back in the game by squaring the game at 8-8 and then the score was equal at 10-10. The Egyptian guy won the game at 12-10 and became the champion of CAS Squash International Championship 2021.
It is important to mention here that Auguste was not satisfied with the countless decisions of the referee and he was looking up-set but an official of Pakistan Squash Federation did not allow some media to talk with the loser of the final.
At the end, Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Air Chief Marshal, Zaheer Ahmed distributed the prizes among the players. The winner pocketed US$4241 while runner-up US$2679.
CAS Squash Championship: Auguste and Moustafa set to meet in final
Abdullah Asjad
ISLAMABAD (October 14, 2021):-World No 59 Auguste Dussourd (France) set to meet World No 67 Moustafa El Sirty (Egypt) in the Men’s final of Chief of Air Staff (CAS) International Squash Championship 2021, as both players won their semifinals at Mushaf Squash Complex Islamabad on Thursday. The final will be played on Friday at same venue.
In the Men’s Event, 1st semifinal World No 59 Auguste Dussourd (France) beat World No 45 Tayyab Aslam (PAK) with a game score of 11-9, 11-7, 9-11, 3-11 and 11-4 in 60 minutes. Later on, in the 2nd semifinal World No 67 Moustafa El Sirty from Egypt thrashed World No 71 Henry Leung from Hong Kong at 8-11, 11-7, 11-7 and 11-5 in 41 minutes.
In, Women’s Event, 1st semifinal, World No 81 Salma El Tayab from Egypt beat World No 102 Fayrouz Aboelkheir (EGY) with a game score of 11-7, 7-11, 11-6 and 12-10. The match lasted for 33 minutes. In the 2nd semifinal, World No 69 Marie Stephan from France beat World No 149 Nadeen Kotb from Egypt by 11-7, 6-11, 11-9, 11-9 in 31 minutes.
Dreams scatter: Auguste downs top seed Tayyab 3-2
Abdul Jabbar Faisal
ISLAMABAD (October 13, 2021):-The third seeded player of the Chief of Air Staff (CAS) International Squash Championship 2021 downed top seed Tayyab Aslam 3-2 in the first semifinal and scattered the dreams of Tayyab Aslam and top officials of Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF) as well at Mushaf Squash Complex Islamabad on Thursday. The final score-line was 11-9, 11-7, 9-11, 3-11 and 11-4.
World No. 59 French guy Auguste started the match with full confidence and claimed the first two games quite easily by conceding 9 and 7 points respectively in the first and second game. Local guy Tayyab, who had defeated Twan Lau of Hong Kong 3-1 after losing the first game at the same venue, could not make the finish in style. Although he played excellent squash in 3rd and 4th game to level the match, he was looking a bit upset in the vital game in which he could earn only four points.
Auguste was looking cool and tactics were good to keep control on the final game with powerful strokes and classic drop shorts. He, who had confronted the same situation in the quarterfinal against Farhan Zaman in a five game affair, showed his power and aggression in the 5th game to reach in the final of a high ranking international squash showpiece that was pursuing prize money of US$30000.
Auguste vows to deliver peace message of Pakistan all over the world
ABDUL JABBAR FAISAL
Islamabad (October 13, 2021):-There is no security question for players in Pakistan, as I am enjoying the game of squash in the capital city Islamabad without any fear and horror. I will deliver the peace message of Pakistan to all top ranking international players and ask them to visit Pakistan to compete in the high profile international squash tournaments in future; this was viewed by World No. 59 squash player from France Auguste Dussourd, who is here to participate in the Chief of Air Staff (CAS) International Squash Championship 2021 that is underway at Mushaf Squash Complex in the premises of Pakistan Sports Complex.
While talking to international sports website www.sports-bulletin.com Auguste further said that it was his third tour to Pakistan to take part in the squash events. “This is my third trip to Pakistan and I have never confronted any problem or trouble. During the ongoing CAS championship the organizers have provided all the crunch facilities. Very excellent environment for squash, hoteling is brilliant and very wonderful food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We can move everywhere and live comfortably, “he maintained.
To a question, Auguste Dussourd said that it was an honour for him to play a squash tournament at the soil of great squash players Jehangir Khan and Jansher Khan. “All squash players admired both Pakistani heroes and they made countless marks in the history of squash. They were super players of their times, they won all the giant titles of squash including World Championships, British Open and many other topmost ranking squash tournaments. I am proud to play squash in the country of the great squash icons, “he added.
A question regarding the ongoing squash championship, the Frenchman said, “All matches were tough and I had to work hard on the court to overcome the opponents, as Farhan Zaman was a big hurdle for me and he gave me a very harsh time because I was not aware of his game. I took the start carefully and whenever I got any chance I played attacking squash too. I am physically fit and will play a positive game and perform up to mark in the rest of matches, “international squash player Auguste Dussourd concluded.
CAS Squash Championship: Tayyab overcomes Twan Lau 3-1
Abdul Jabbar Faisal
ISLAMABAD (October 13, 2021):-Top seed, Tayyab Aslam defeated foreigner guy from Hong Kong Tsz Kwan Lau 3-1 in the first quarterfinal to secure the berth in the top-4 stage of the Chief of Air Staff (CAS) International Squash Championship 2021 at Mushaf Squash Complex Islamabad on Wednesday. The final score-line was 10-12, 11-9, 11-6 and 11-8, as the match wasted 42 minutes.
In the first game, Kwan Lau started the game with confidence in the state of art four-glass-wall court and earned the lead 3-0 and showed his determination but local boy Tayyab recovered the deficit very soon and level the game 3-3. Tayyab maintained his control on the game and made the score 10-5 and it seemed that he would finish the game easily. Then Kwan Lau came from behind by playing some powerful storks and leveled the score 10-10, as he ended at 12-10 and got a vital lead 1-0 in the crucial match.
Meanwhile, in the second game, the top seed was looking entirely different in the second game after receiving some tips from his coach during a two minutes break, as he was ahead 7-1. Twan Lau showed some aggression and got three back-to-back points, as the game score went up to 7-4. At this stage Tayyab played nice class drop shots and powerful forehands drives to make the score 10-8, as he won the game at 11-9 to square the match 1-1.
Tayyab played the third game with the same pace after equalizing the match 1-1, as he earned early points but in the middle of game both players were amusing the handful of spectators by their quality of game, as the scoreboard was moving quickly. Tayyab made the lead 2-1, as his opponent hit on the tin four times. The game score was 11-6.
In the fourth game went neck-to-neck, as it was leveled at 3-3 and 7-7, on this stage, Pakistan number one player got three vital points in a row and reached at match point 10-7. Tayyab Aslam finished the game in style and claimed an important victory in the international squash showpiece that carried prize money of US$30000. He showed the exit to overseas challenger Twan Lau at 10-9 after a 42 minutes game.
In his post- match comments, Tayyab Aslam said that he was happy with this win. “After losing my first game my coach advised me to keep the opponent player ahead, as he was playing good strokes from behind the middle line. So I entered the court with determination to overcome him. I will not repeat mistakes, which I had made in the first game, “said out of breathed Tayyab.
CAS International Squash Championship 2021 is being played under the banner of Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF) in collaboration with Pakistan Air Force (PAF), Serena Hotels and Combaxx Sports. The final will be played on October 15 at the same venue.
Results (Men’s Quarterfinals):
Tayyab Aslam (PAK) beat Tsz Kwan Lau (HKG) 10-12, 11-9, 11-6, 11-8 (42 Min)
Auguste Dussourd (FRA) beat Farhan Zaman (PAK) 11-7, 9-11, 6-11, 11-2, 11-8 (40 Min)
Moustafa El Sirty (EGY) beat Max Lee (HKG) by 11-7, 12-10, 11-6 (24 Min)
Henry Leung (HKG) got walkover against Karim El Hammamy (EGY).
Results (Women’s Quarterfinals):
Fayrouz Aboelkheir (EGY) beat Nadia Pfister (SUI) 11-4, 11-9, 8-11, 11-6 (23 Min)
Salma Eltayeb (EGY) beat Farah Momen (EGY) 11-5, 11-5, 11-9 (18 Min)
Nadeen Kotb (EGY) beat Sadia Gul (PAK) 11-4, 11-1, 11-1 (10 Min)
Marie Stephan (FRA) beat Noor Ul Huda (PAK) 11-2, 11-0, 11-6 (14 Min).
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