Squash legends Jahangir, Jansher receive highest civilian award

Jahangir and Jansher dominated Squash world in late 90s

By Web Desk
March 23, 2023
Jahangir Khan and Jansher Khan conferred with Nishan-e-Imtiaz - Screenshot of PTV News

Squash legends Jahangir Khan and Jansher Khan were conferred with Pakistan's highest civilian award, Nishan-e-Imtiaz. 

On the occasion of Pakistan Day [23rd March], several sports personalities received civilian awards for their services in respective sports. 

President of Pakistan, Dr Arif Alvi presented Nishan-e-Imtiaz to both Jahangir and Jansher on Thursday [today].

After receiving the award, Jahangir took to twitter to share his feelings. "Perseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired of the hard work you already did. I want to share this lesson with the youth, never give up! I dedicate this award to the resilient people of Pakistan, my fans & everyone who was part of my journey. Pakistan zindabad!" he wrote. 

Jahangir and Jansher led Pakistan's dominance in the world of Squad. Jahangir Jahangir won British Open for record consecutive 10 times and World Open six times. In 1981 at the age of 17, Jahangir became the youngest winner of the World Open, beating Australia's Geoff Hunt in final.

Meanwhile, Jansher won the World Open a record eight times, and the British Open six times. He remained number one in the world from January 1988 till January 1998 (118 months). He took retirement in 2001. Previously, Jansher received Hilal-i-Imtiaz, Sitara-i-Imtiaz and Pride of Performance awards for his services in squash.

Jahanhir is currently doing social work alongside former Test cricketer Shahid Afridi. He is the president of Shahid Afridi Foundation (SAF) who worked tirelessly in COVID-19 crisis and floods in Pakistan. 

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