Pakistani players secure two gold, two silver, one bronze medal plus two Plate Division titles overall
\n Karachi
\nPakistan 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.
\nIn the boys\u2019 under-13 final, Pakistan\u2019s Sohail Adnan outclassed India\u2019s Ayaan Dhanuka in a dominant display, winning the match with scores of 11-5, 11-2, 11-13, and 11-6.
\nThe boys\u2019 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
\nIn the girls\u2019 under-13 final, Mahnoor Ali put up a strong fight but narrowly lost to China\u2019s 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.
\nThe 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.
\nFollowing the team\u2019s success, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif congratulated the young athletes and the nation, calling their achievements a source of immense pride for Pakistan.
\nIn a statement issued by the Prime Minister\u2019s 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.
\n\u201cThe victories in the finals and the overall tally of seven medals have won the hearts of the entire nation,\u201d the Prime Minister said.
\n\u201cThe whole nation is proud of you,\u201d he added, expressing hope that the players\u2019 winning streak would continue in the future.
\nThe Prime Minister\u2019s Office extended heartfelt congratulations to the athletes, their families, and coaches, recognizing their hard work and dedication in bringing international glory to Pakistan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Pakistani players secure two gold, two silver, one bronze medal plus two Plate Division titles overall Karachi 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 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":488710,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-488694","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-sports"},"yoast_head":"\n