5 Pakistani players reach semifinals of Asian Junior Squash Championship

KOREA: Pakistan continues to make impressive strides in the ongoing Asian Junior Squash Championship, with five players advancing to the semifinals across various age categories.

In the Boys’ Under-19 category, Abdullah Nawaz delivered a commanding performance, defeating Hong Kong’s Wang Wing Kuen in straight sets. Nawaz secured his spot in the semifinals with scores of 11-4, 11-4, and 11-6.

Similarly, in the boys under-15 category, Noman Khan and Ahmed Rayan Khalil performed outstandingly to reach the top four. Noman Khan defeated India’s Hershal Rana 11-6, 11-5, and 11-7, while Ahmed Rayan Khalil beat Malaysia’s Arman Mirza Bin Ashraf 11-7, 11-3, and 11-3.

In the boys under-13 quarter-finals, top seed Sohaib Adnan overcame India’s Abhey Uday Arora with scores of 11-2, 11-8, and 11-2.

In the girls event, Maahnoor Ali advanced to the semi-finals after defeating India’s Anika Klinki 11-6, 11-2, and 11-3. Additionally, in the Girls Under-15 quarter-finals, Sahrish Ali faced defeat against a Malaysian player.