Islamabad (GNP): Pakistan’s rising squash stars are ready to shine at the 33rd Asian Junior Individual Squash Championships 2026 in Panzhihua.
According to Pakistan Squash Federation, the national contingent, led by Director Academies Group Captain (R) Irfan Asghar and Head Coach Fahim Gul, will compete against top emerging players from across Asia in the prestigious junior event.
Pakistan’s squad comprises five boys and two girls competing in different age categories.
In the boys’ events, Abdullah Nawaz will participate in the Under-19 category, Nouman Khan in Under-17, Ahmed Rayyan Khalil and Sohail Adnan in Under-15, while Mustafa Khan will feature in the Under-13 category.
In the girls’ competitions, Sehrish Ali and Mahnoor Ali will represent Pakistan in the Under-15 category.
The championship is regarded as one of Asia’s premier junior squash events and provides a major platform for young players to gain international exposure and improve continental rankings.
Pakistan squash officials expressed confidence that the young players would deliver strong performances and continue the country’s rich legacy in the sport.
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Past winners include some of squash’s greatest ever players, including Pakistan’s Jansher Khan and Malaysia’s Nicol David.
This year’s championships are being held in Panzhihua, China, from 20-24 May at the Sichuan Panxi Sub-plateau Sports Training Base, which boasts six all-glass courts.
The top seed in the women’s U19 event is Hong Kong, China’s Armona Cheung, while the top seed in the men’s U19 event is Malaysia’s Nickhileswar Moganasundharam.
Pakistan’s young squash talents are also set to compete, aiming to carry forward the nation’s proud legacy in the sport.
