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Business Recorder
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Business Recorder
Pakistan defeat India, clinch 7 medals in Asian Junior Squash Championship
Pakistan delivered an impressive performance at the Asian Junior Squash Championship in Korea, defeating India in the main event and securing a total of seven medals, including two gold, two silver, and one bronze, along with two Plate Division titles. In the boys' under-13 final, Pakistan's Sohail Adnan outclassed India's Ayaan Dhanuka in a dominant display, winning the match with scores of 11-5, 11-2, 11-13, and 11-6. The boys' under-15 final was an all-Pakistani affair, where Nauman Khan triumphed over Ahmad Rayyan Khalil, securing gold with game scores of 12-10, 11-6, and 11-2. Rising squash stars shine in Scottish Junior Open 2024 In the girls' under-13 final, Mahnoor Ali put up a strong fight but narrowly lost to China's Yan Xiuwan in a five-game thriller. The Chinese player won 9-11, 11-6, 11-9, 9-11, 12-10, with Mahnoor earning a silver medal for Pakistan. The tournament concluded with Pakistani players clinching five medals in the main event and two additional titles in the Plate Division, earning accolades for their determination and skill on the international stage. Following the team's success, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif congratulated the young athletes and the nation, calling their achievements a source of immense pride for Pakistan. In a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office, he commended Nauman Khan and Sohail Adnan for winning gold medals in the under-15 and under-13 categories, and also lauded Ahmad Rayyan Khalil and Mahnoor Ali for securing silver in their respective events. 'The victories in the finals and the overall tally of seven medals have won the hearts of the entire nation,' the Prime Minister said. 'The whole nation is proud of you,' he added, expressing hope that the players' winning streak would continue in the future. The Prime Minister's Office extended heartfelt congratulations to the athletes, their families, and coaches, recognizing their hard work and dedication in bringing international glory to Pakistan.
Gulf Today
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Gulf Today
Pakistan's Sirbaz scales 14 world's highest peaks without oxygen
In a moment of great pride for Pakistan, renowned mountaineer Sirbaz Khan became the first person from Pakistan to summit all 14 of the world's highest peaks without supplemental oxygen, completing the milestone by reaching the top of Kangchenjunga. This remarkable feat was accomplished in Nepal, according to Karrar Haidri, Secretary of the Alpine Club of Pakistan. The final milestone came on Sunday when Sirbaz reached the summit of Kangchenjunga (8,586 metres) at 11:50am local time. A native of Hunza Valley, Sirbaz began his journey in 2017 with the ascent of Nanga Parbat. 'When I started this journey after summiting Nanga Parbat, my goal was clear: all 14×8000m peaks without supplemental oxygen,' he had said earlier during his Annapurna climb. Globally, fewer than 25 climbers have achieved this feat without oxygen, placing Sirbaz in one of the most elite circles in mountaineering history. Kanchenjunga, the third-highest mountain in the world, was scaled by Sirbaz in full alpine style-a method marked by complete independence and minimal support, without fixed camps or external oxygen. Haidri emphasised that Sirbaz Khan's incredible journey is a decade-long tale of passion, sacrifice, and endurance, adding that he climbed all the eight-thousanders without supplemental oxygen and without using pre-established camps. This achievement not only places Sirbaz Khan among the elite ranks of the world's greatest climbers but also illuminates Pakistan's name on the global mountaineering stage. The Alpine Club of Pakistan has officially declared Sirbaz Khan a national hero, with Haidri noting that this son of Gilgit-Baltistan has etched his place among the finest climbers in mountaineering history. 'Sirbaz Khan's success,' said Haidri, 'is a glowing torch of inspiration for the new generation.' Sirbaz has consistently broken ground for Pakistani climbers. He became the first Pakistani to scale Lhotse in 2019, followed by Annapurna and Dhaulagiri in 2021, and Makalu in 2022—all without bottled oxygen. In 2023, he summited Cho Oyu, and in October 2024, he completed Shishapangma—his 14th and final peak. He also led all-Pakistani expeditions to Gasherbrum I and II, helping elevate Pakistan's profile in high-altitude mountaineering. By re-climbing the two previously oxygen-assisted peaks, Sirbaz Khan has not only met his personal goal but also set a new national benchmark in mountaineering excellence. Agencies
