Rising squash star secures historic victory at inaugural WSF World Under-23 Squash Championships, signaling a resurgence for Pakistan squash on the international stage.
Key Takeaways:
i) Noor Zaman won the WSF World Under-23 Squash Championships.
ii) Pakistan defeated Egypt to become the World Champion at the 2025 Under-23 World Squash Championships.
iii) The victory signals a major comeback for Pakistan squash.
Islamabad, Pakistan – April 11, 2025 – Pakistan’s Noor Zaman achieved a historic victory at the WSF World Under-23 Squash Championships on Thursday. He defeated Egypt’s Kareem El Torkey in a thrilling 3-2 final held at Karachi’s DHA Creek Club.
Zaman demonstrated remarkable resilience, overcoming an initial 2-0 deficit to dominate the subsequent three sets and claim the title. His path to the final included a semi-final victory over Malaysia’s Ameeshenraj Chandaran, who retired due to injury.
Pakistan was also declared the World Champion at the 2025 Under-23 World Squash Championships by defeating Egypt.
This win signifies a resurgence for Pakistan squash on the international stage. In addition to Zaman’s gold, Muhammad Ammad won gold in the Plate Event, and Amna Fayyaz secured silver. Pakistan was also declared the World Champion at the 2025 Under-23 World Squash Championships by defeating Egypt.
Pakistan has a rich history in squash, consistently ranking among the top-playing countries since the 1950s. Legends like Hashim Khan, who won the British Open multiple times, established Pakistan’s dominance in the sport. In the 1980s and 90s, Jahangir Khan and Jansher Khan further solidified Pakistan’s legacy, with Jansher Khan winning the World Open eight times and the British Open six times.
