Pakistan Beat South Korea to Win Asian Squash Championship

Pakistan secured the title in straight matches, with Noor Zaman and Muhammad Asim Khan delivering decisive victories to claim the gold medal.

In the opening match, Noor Zaman defeated South Korea’s Jeong-min Ryu 11-5, 11-7 and 13-11 to give Pakistan the lead.

Muhammad Asim Khan then sealed the championship for Pakistan with a convincing 11-6, 11-5 and 11-4 victory over South Korea’s Seo-jun Oh.

South Korea finished with the silver medal, while Hong Kong, China, and Malaysia shared the bronze medals in the men’s team event.

In the women’s team final, Hong Kong, China, defeated Malaysia 2-1 to win the gold medal, while Malaysia secured silver.

Pakistan’s women’s team, meanwhile, suffered a 3-0 defeat against South Korea. Dami Kim beat Shehresh Ali, Mungyeong Heo defeated Sana Bahadur, and Hwa-young Eom overcame Mahnoor Ali.

Iran and South Korea secured the bronze medals in the women’s team event.

The championship’s closing ceremony was held at the Mushaf Squash Complex, attended by former squash stars Gogi Alauddin, Qamar Zaman and Jansher Khan.

Adil Jasim Al-Gharib, Vice President of the Asian Squash Federation, was the chief guest. President of the Pakistan Squash Federation Air Marshal Kazim Hammad (HI(M)) and Senior Vice President Air Vice Marshal Sohail Akbar (SI(M)) were also present.

The chief guest and other dignitaries congratulated the winning teams and medal-winning players, as Pakistan’s men secured another major achievement in Asian squash.