FAISALABAD: Pakistan’s rising squash star Mahnoor Ali on Sunday clinched the Danish Junior Squash Championship title in the Girls Under-13 category, defeating her sister, Sehrish Ali, in straight games.
The 11-year-old athlete dominated the final with a convincing 11-3, 11-3, 11-2 victory at the HEAD Danish Junior Open in Copenhagen, Denmark.
In the Under-17 category, the Ali sisters’ elder sibling, Mehwish Ali, secured third place after an impressive performance.
The 15-year-old rising star in the world of squash defeated the Netherlands’ Ruby Huisman 3-0, with scores of 11-4, 11-7, and 11-8.
All three sisters returned home with medals, marking a remarkable achievement for the family at the competition, highlighting Pakistan’s growing presence in junior squash on the international stage.
Meanwhile, Muhammad Asim Khan also marked a victorious Charlottesville Open as he secured his first Professional Squash Association (PSA) World Tour title defeating top-seeded Nick Wall of England in the final.
The 27-year-old athlete, who was unseeded in the tournament, triumphed 3-1 in a gruelling 65-minute match.
After losing the opening game 12-14, Khan made a strong comeback, winning the next three games 12-10, 11-5, and 11-6 to seal the victory.
Khan’s victory marks a significant milestone in his career and adds to Pakistan’s rich legacy in squash, a sport in which the nation has produced multiple world champions.
