Pakistans rising squash star Noor Zaman, grandson of legendary World Squash Champion Qamar Zaman, has clinched the title at the Under-23 World Squash Championship. The final was held at the KDA Creek Club in Karachi, where Noor defeated Egypts Karim Al-Turki in a thrilling five-set match with a scoreline of 3-2.
Following his remarkable victory, Noor Zaman expressed gratitude, saying, I thank Allah for this success. The hard work I put in has finally paid off. His victory has been widely celebrated across the country, with both the President and Prime Minister of Pakistan extending their heartfelt congratulations.
The championship concluded with a grand ceremony attended by the Chief Minister of Sindh, who represented the President of Pakistan. In his address, the Chief Minister highlighted the historic significance of hosting the Under-23 World Championship in Pakistan for the first time, calling it a proud moment for the nation.
Squash is Pakistans heritage, and our mission is to ignite passion for the sport in the younger generation. With the support of the World Squash Federation, we are proud to host this event and showcase Pakistans capability and love for the game, he said.
He also emphasized Pakistans commitment to reviving its golden era in squash and acknowledged the key role played by the Pakistan Air Force in promoting the sport nationwide.
The championship marks a significant step in Pakistans resurgence in international squash, with Noor Zaman now carrying forward a legendary legacy into a promising future.
