Huzaifa secures Hong Kong Junior U13 title

KARACHI: Pakistan's rising squash sensation, Huzaifa Shahid, has secured the under-13 title at the prestigious Hong Kong Junior Squash Championship with a dominant display.

In the final, Shahid faced Hong Kong's Wang Ho-kiu and emerged victorious with a straight-sets win, recording scores of 11-6, 11-8, and 11-4.

Huzaifa's road to the final was equally impressive. In the semi-finals, he showcased his prowess by defeating Malaysia's second-seeded Ruthiran Vidhurran with scores of 11-7, 11-6, and 11-5.

Earlier, in the quarter-finals, Shahid overpowered China's Liu Yuanxi, winning decisively with scores of 11-3, 11-5, and 11-5.

This victory adds to an already remarkable year for Huzaifa. Earlier, he claimed the under-13 title at the Australian Junior Open and triumphed at the Borneo Junior Open in Malaysia last year.

Additionally, he secured a silver medal in the under-13 category at the Asian Junior Squash Championship in June this year.