Pakistan Men’s Team Qualifies for the Final of the Asian Team Squash Championship

Islamabad: Pakistan’s men’s team secured a place in the final of the 23rd Asian Team Squash Championship 2026 on the fourth day of the competition after defeating Hong Kong, China. In the second semi-final, Korea defeated defending champions Malaysia to book their place in the final. Pakistan will now face Korea in the title clash.

In the men’s semi-final held at the Mushaf Squash Complex in Islamabad, Pakistan defeated Hong Kong, China, 2-0. Noor Zaman defeated Lau Tsz Kwan 5-11, 11-5, 11-5, 11-8, while Muhammad Asim Khan overcame Wong Chi Him 11-4, 6-11, 11-7, 11-3.

In the second semi-final, Korea defeated Malaysia 2-1.

In the women’s team event, Iran defeated Pakistan 2-1. Fereshteh Eghtedari beat Sana Bahadur 11-8, 11-6, 11-6, while Mahnoor Ali defeated Baran Mohammadpour 11-3, 4-11, 11-8, 11-9. Narges Soltani also defeated Sehrish Ali 11-9, 11-5, 11-8.

In another women’s match, Malaysia defeated Korea 3-0.

In the men’s fifth/sixth-place playoff, Iran defeated Uzbekistan 3-0.

The ASF Awards Ceremony was also held at the Mushaf Squash Complex on the same day. ASF Vice President Adel Jassim Al Gharib presented certificates to the award recipients.

The ASF Coach of the Year awards were presented to Peter Genever (Hong Kong, China) and Faheem Gul (Pakistan). Max Lee (Hong Kong, China) received the Junior Coach of the Year award, while Low Wee Wern (Malaysia) was named Development Coach of the Year.

The Ditu Alex Lee Award was presented to Abhay Singh (India) in the men’s category and Satomi Watanabe (Japan) in the women’s category.

The Hassan Musa Award went to Wa Brune Low (Malaysia) in the boys’ category and Anahat Singh (India) in the girls’ category.

Reporter Ali Hassan