Pakistani juniors reach U13, U15 finals at Asian Squash Championship 2025
Pakistan assures Boys' U-15 title with Nauman set to face Rayan in an final
GIMCHEON: Pakistani players delivered a stellar performance at the ongoing Asian Junior Squash Championship 2025 in Gimcheon, South Korea on Friday, reaching the finals in multiple categories, including Boys’ U-13, U-15 and Girls’ U-13.
In the Boys' Under-15 category, Pakistan is guaranteed the title, with an all-Pakistan final set between Nauman Khan and Ahmed Rayan Khalil.
Nauman advanced to the final with a dominant straight-sets victory over India’s Aryaman Singh, winning 11-5, 11-1, 11-5.
His compatriot, Ahmed Rayan, pulled off a stunning upset against third seed Yuen Tsz Kong of Hong Kong, cruising through 11-8, 11-2 and 11-1.
In the Boys’ U-13 category, Sohail Adnan continued his top form by overpowering India’s Amarya Bajaj with a clinical 11-5, 11-2 and 11-2 win to book his place in the final.
On the girls' side, Mahnoor Ali produced one of the biggest upsets of the tournament by defeating top-seeded Malaysian Maisarah Binti Khairulnizam in straight sets, 11-7, 11-5 and 11-7 in the Girls' U13 semi-final.
However, Pakistan’s run in the Boys’ U-19 category came to an end in the semi-finals. Abdullah Nawaz was edged out by Korea’s top seed Jo Young Na, despite taking the first game. The Korean player came back strongly to win 7-11, 12-10, 11-2 and 11-4.
Earlier in the quarterfinals, Pakistani players showed tremendous form, with five players reaching the semi-finals across different age categories.
In the Girls' categories, Sehrish Ali also impressed in the U-15 event by securing a notable victory to enter the semifinals, while Mahnoor Ali triumphed in her quarterfinal clash to continue her undefeated run.
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