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Pakistan qualify for quarter final of Asian squash event

Pakistan now plays Japan in quarterfinal as the side aims to win junior championship title

By Sports Desk
February 13, 2025
Macaus squash players (L) pictured with Pakistans squash team at the 22nd Asian Junior Squash Team Championships 2025 on February 13, 2025. — Reporter
Macau's squash players (L) pictured with Pakistan's squash team at the 22nd Asian Junior Squash Team Championships 2025 on February 13, 2025. — Reporter

KARACHI: Pakistan qualified for the quarterfinals of the 22nd Asian Junior Squash Team Championships 2025 after the side defeated Macau, China 3-0 in their final group match on Thursday. 

Squash player Abdullah Nawaz led the charge as he won over Ka Hei with sets of 11-3, 11-4 and 11-6 in just 16 minutes. 

Anas Ali Shah followed suit, overcoming Keng In Leong 11-3, 11-3, 11-4 in 15 minutes. Sakhi Ullah Khan Tareen sealed the victory with an 11-3, 11-3, 11-7 triumph against Ian Miguel De Dousa in 16 minutes.

Pakistan’s unbeaten run in the tournament includes victories over India and China earlier in the competition.

The team now plays Japan in their quarterfinal as they aim for the championship title.