ISLAMABAD :Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination Rana Sanaullah, Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Inter-Provincial Coordination Mehreen Sajid and Secretary for Inter-Provincial Coordination Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani have congratulated the Pakistan men’s squash team on winning the gold medal at the 23rd Asian Team Squash Championships 2026, held at the Mushaf Squash Complex, Islamabad.
Pakistan defeated South Korea 2-0 in the men’s team final on late Saturday to clinch the Asian title and add another achievement to the country’s rich squash history.
The Minister, Coordinator to the Prime Minister and Secretary appreciated the outstanding performances of Noor Zaman and Mohammad Asim Khan, who delivered impressive victories in the final to secure the prestigious continental title for Pakistan. Noor Zaman defeated Korea’s Jeongmin Ryu 11-5, 11-7, 13-11, while Mohammad Asim Khan overcame Seojin Oh 11-6, 11-5, 11-4 to seal the championship.
They said the remarkable achievement reflected the players’ exceptional talent, determination, discipline and hard work. They added that winning the Asian title on home soil made the victory even more special and demonstrated Pakistan’s continued potential to excel at the highest level of international squash.
They also reaffirmed the importance of promoting sports and providing talented athletes with quality training facilities, modern infrastructure and opportunities to compete in international events.
The victory also sparked jubilant celebrations at the Mushaf Squash Complex, where Pakistan Sports Board employees and other spectators watching the final broke into traditional bhangra, danced and cheered enthusiastically as the national team secured the title. Their celebrations reflected the joy and pride of witnessing Pakistan’s triumph on home soil.
Director General Pakistan Sports Board Yawar Hussain and Deputy Director General Shahid Islam, along with other officials and employees of the Board, also congratulated the national men’s team, players, coaches and management on the outstanding achievement.
They described the victory as a matter of immense national pride and expressed hope that the team’s success would open new avenues of achievement for Pakistan squash.
The 23rd Asian Team Squash Championships concluded in Islamabad on Saturday. In the women’s event, Hong Kong China defeated Malaysia 2-1 to win the gold medal, while South Korea and Malaysia secured the silver medals in the men’s and women’s categories, respectively.
