Rana Sanaullah Awards Rs 4 Million to Asian Squash Champions
Four national players receive Rs1 million each for winning the 23rd Asian Team Squash Championships on home soil
ISLAMABAD – (Mudassir Iqbal / News Agency) – Rana Sanaullah awards Rs 4 million to Pakistan’s Asian champion men’s squash team, giving each of the four players Rs1 million for their big win.
Rana Sanaullah is the Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination and also the President of the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB). He met the players at a special ceremony held at the ministry in Islamabad on Wednesday.
The team won the 23rd Asian Team Squash Championships 2026 at the Mushaf Squash Complex. The event ran from November 3 to 7. The cash prizes went to Noor Zaman, Muhammad Asim Khan, Nasir Iqbal and Ashab Irfan.
The minister congratulated the players, coaches and team staff. He called the win a moment of great pride for the whole nation. He also praised the squad for its hard work, discipline and strong will, which helped Pakistan take the Asian crown at home.
In the final, Pakistan beat South Korea 2-0. Noor Zaman defeated Jeongmin Ryu 11-5, 11-7, 13-11. Then Muhammad Asim Khan beat Seojin Oh 11-6, 11-5, 11-4 to seal the title for the hosts.
Rana Sanaullah said the government wants to support sports and young talent. He added that athletes who bring honour to the country deserve strong backing.
Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani, Secretary of the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination, also praised the players. He said such wins show Pakistan’s great sporting potential and will inspire young people to aim high.
PSB Director General Yawar Hussain also thanked the team for its fine display. He hoped this title would give fresh energy to squash growth across the country.
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