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Business Recorder
11 hours ago
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- Business Recorder
Pakistan bags silver after tough loss to India in Asian Doubles Squash Championship final
Pakistan clinched the silver medal in the Asian Doubles Squash Championship after a hard-fought defeat to India in the men's doubles final held in Malaysia. In a thrilling contest that lasted 1 hour and 27 minutes, the Pakistani duo of Noor Zaman and Nasir Iqbal went down 2-1 to India's Abhay Singh and Velavan Senthilkumar. The Indian pair bounced back after losing the first game, eventually winning the match with scores of 9-11, 11-5, and 11-5. Despite a strong start, the Pakistani side was unable to hold off the Indian comeback, settling for second place in the prestigious regional tournament. The final showcased high-level competition between the arch-rivals, reflecting the growing intensity and talent in Asian squash.
Express Tribune
13 hours ago
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- Express Tribune
Noor Zaman, Nasir Iqbal secure silver at Asian Doubles Squad Championship
Pakistan's Noor Zaman and Nasir Iqbal secured a silver medal at the Asian Doubles Squash Championship, despite a valiant effort in the final on June 26. The Pakistani duo fought hard but ultimately lost to the defending champions, Abhay Singh and Velavan Senthilkumar of India, who triumphed 9-11, 11-5, 11-5 to retain their title. The final, held at the Kuching Sports Complex in Malaysia, was a hard-fought affair that lasted 1 hour and 27 minutes. Although Zaman and Iqbal came out strong, their Indian counterparts regrouped after the first set to claim a victory in the remaining two, sealing the gold for India. Pakistan's journey to the final was impressive, with Zaman and Iqbal defeating Malaysia in the semi-finals in a tense three-game battle. The pair triumphed 10-11, 11-9, 11-9 in a contest that lasted one hour and eight minutes, overcoming Syafiq Kamal and Duncan Lee to book their place in the final. Earlier, they had delivered another thrilling performance to edge past Korea in the quarter-finals, winning 11-3, 5-11, 11-4 against Jiang Min Ryu and Jaijin Yoo. In the group stages, the Pakistani pair exhibited excellent form, securing a spot in the knockout rounds with a comprehensive win over Chinese Taipei. Zaman and Iqbal dispatched Chi Yu-Wei and Chen Ching-Fu 11-2, 11-9 in just 11 minutes to ensure qualification. As second seeds in the tournament, the Pakistan team showed consistency from the outset, with dominant victories over the Philippines (11-7, 11-4) and South Korea. Their performance throughout the championship demonstrated their potential in doubles squash at the Asian level. Individually, Zaman had previously competed in the Asian Individual Squash Championship, where he was eliminated in the pre-quarterfinals by Malaysia's Joachim Chuah after a five-game thriller. Despite battling a back spasm, Zaman staged a comeback after losing the first two games 3-11, 3-11, but eventually fell 2-11 in the decider. Although Pakistan fell short in the final, their silver medal marks a significant achievement in the tournament, reflecting their strength as a doubles team and their rising stature in international squash.
Express Tribune
3 days ago
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- Express Tribune
Pakistani duo advance to knockouts at Asian Squash Championship
Pakistan's Noor Zaman and Nasir Iqbal stormed into the quarterfinals of the Asian Doubles Squash Championship on June 24, following a commanding straight-games victory over Chinese Taipei. The duo made light work of their final group-stage opponents, defeating Chi Yu-Wei and Chen Ching-Fu 11–2, 11–9 in just 11 minutes to top Group B. With the win, they secured a place in the quarterfinals, where they were set to face South Korea later the same day. Zaman and Iqbal have remained unbeaten throughout the group stage, starting their campaign on Monday with two comprehensive victories. They opened with an 11–4, 11–1 win over South Korea, before overpowering the Philippines 11–7, 11–4 in their second match. Their consistent form has helped Pakistan finish at the top of their group, which also included teams from the Philippines, Singapore, and South Korea. The championship format features round-robin group matches over the first two days, followed by knockout rounds beginning on 25 June. The finals in the men's, women's and mixed doubles categories are scheduled for 26 June. Team coach Fahim Gul and contingent manager Amir Nawaz have been guiding the squad through the tournament in Kuching, where Pakistan now aims to continue its winning run in the knockout phase.
