Islamabad, Dec 31: Pakistani junior squash players excelled at the Scottish Junior Open 2024 in Edinburgh, clinching four titles and securing three third place finishes across multiple categories.
Championship Highlights:
- Boys’ U13: Sohail Adnan defeated Spain’s Itzel Reguero Garcia 11-3, 11-5, 11-6 in a dominant final performance.
- Boys’ U15: Huzaifa Shahid triumphed in a gripping five-game battle against Singapore’s Rehaan Singh, winning 11-6, 11-6, 8-11, 11-13, 11-7.
- Boys’ U17: Azan Khan bested Switzerland’s Leandro Vogel 11-9, 11-2, 9-11, 11-6 in a closely fought final.
- Girls’ U13: Mahnoor Ali outplayed India’s Divyanshi Jain with a straight-game victory, 11-5, 11-5, 11-7.
Third-Place Finishes:
- Boys’ U19: Sakhi Khan Tareen secured third via a walkover against Freddie Jameson.
- Girls’ U15: Sehrish Ali defeated Karen Mills 11-6, 11-5, 9-11, 11-5.
- Girls’ U17: Mehwish Ali made a strong comeback to overcome Eloise Levin 4-11, 11-5, 12-10, 11-4.
The Pakistani team’s outstanding performance underscores their growing prominence in international squash.
