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Danish is no. 87 in the international rankings. -File Photo

KARACHI:  Pakistan’s upcoming squash player Danish Atlas Khan, who recently won the Junior Asia Cup title in Amman, Jordan, said on Monday his aim in life is to bring more laurels to the country.

Danish, the nephew of legendary squash player Jansher Khan, returned on Monday from Jordan after his title win in the U-19 event. “I had been doing hectic training with my father and my brother before  the Asian Junior Championship,” disclosed Danish. “So when I went into the tournament, I was in good form and was ready to meet the challenge.”

Danish is the younger the brother of Aamir Atlas Khan, the former Pakistan No 1 who is currently ranked 29th in the world circuit. Danish is placed at 87 in the international rankings.

“I am happy to have performed well in the tournament and to bring good name for Pakistan,” said Danish. “In future, I will do my level best to bring more laurels for my country.”

Danish beat India’s Ramit Tandon, who had stunned him earlier this year in the Asian Jr Team Championship.

Danish said that the win in the final of the tournament brought him double delight as it also helped him avenge the defeat against Ramit. “I was desperate for a win against him, so the victory in the final was double joy for me.”—PPI

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