Pakistan beat Korea 2-0 to win Asian Men’s Team Squash Title

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan claimed the Asian Men’s Team Squash Championship title after producing an impressive performance to defeat South Korea 2-0 in the final at the Mushaf Ali Mir Squash Complex in Islamabad on Sunday.

The Pakistani players displayed outstanding skill and determination to secure the continental crown, giving home fans another memorable moment in the country’s rich squash history.

According to the championship results, Pakistan dominated the men’s final, with Noor Zaman and Muhammad Asim Khan delivering decisive victories against their Korean opponents.

Noor Zaman opened the scoring for Pakistan by defeating Jeong Min Ryu, putting the home side in a strong position. Muhammad Asim Khan then sealed the championship by overcoming Seo Jun Oh, securing an unassailable 2-0 victory for Pakistan.

The triumph highlighted Pakistan’s continued strength in Asian squash and the players’ ability to perform under pressure in a major continental competition.

In the women’s category, Hong Kong, China, emerged as champions after defeating Malaysia 2-1 in an exciting final. The victory secured the women’s title for Hong Kong, China, while Malaysia finished as runners-up.

The championship featured teams competing across different categories, with Pakistan and Hong Kong, China, emerging as the respective men’s and women’s champions.

The closing ceremony was attended by several legendary figures of Pakistani squash, including Gogi Alauddin, Qamar Zaman and Jahangir Khan, whose contributions have played a significant role in the country’s celebrated squash legacy.

Guest of honour Adel Jassim Al Ghurair distributed prizes alongside Air Marshal Kazim Hammad, HI(M), President of the Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF), and AVM Sohail Akbar, SI(M), Senior Vice President of the federation.

Pakistan’s victory in Islamabad marked an important achievement for the national squash team and offered encouragement for the country’s efforts to regain its prominent position in international squash.

The successful conclusion of the championship also brought together emerging players and established squash personalities, celebrating the sport’s continuing popularity across Asia.