Islamabad, Nov 22: The Chief of the Air Staff-Serena Hotels International Squash Championship final will feature an all-Pakistan showdown as rising stars Nasir Iqbal and Noor Zaman secured their places in the ultimate clash. The semifinals, held at the Mushaf Squash Complex on Thursday, delivered exciting action for squash enthusiasts.
Nasir Iqbal Shocks Top Seed Elkabbani
In a stunning upset, Nasir Iqbal defeated Egypt’s top-seeded Ibrahim Elkabbani in a thrilling four-set battle. Showcasing exceptional skill, Nasir triumphed with scores of 11-9, 8-11, 11-4, and 11-4 in a 48-minute contest, cementing his reputation as a rising force in international squash.
Noor Zaman Dominates Ashab Irfan
Noor Zaman demonstrated his dominance with a straight-sets victory over fellow Pakistani Muhammad Ashab Irfan. Winning 11-7, 11-9, and 11-9 in just 33 minutes, the 19-year-old once again proved his potential as one of Pakistan’s brightest young talents.
The championship, organized by the Pakistan Squash Federation in collaboration with Serena Hotels, brought together top-tier talent. It featured nine Pakistani players and 15 world-ranking competitors from countries like Egypt, England, Hong Kong-China, Ireland, Kuwait, Malaysia, and the Netherlands.
Grand Finale Today
Squash legend and Pakistan Squash Federation Vice President Qamar Zaman graced the semifinals as Chief Guest. The highly anticipated final is set for today (Friday) and promises an electrifying conclusion to this prestigious tournament.
