ISLAMABAD: A Pakistan squash Contingent comprising of seven players along with a coach would be participating in the upcoming Asian Junior Individual Squash Championship which is scheduled to be played in Chennai, India from September 26-29.

Abbas Zeb and Uzair Shaukat would play in the under-19 category while Haris Qasim and Asadullah Khan will play in the under-17 category and Muhammad Hamza Khan and Muhammad Ashab Irfan in the under-15 category. Anas Ali Bukhari would participate in the under-13 age group and Fazal Shah would accompany them as coach during the event.

According to a statement issued by Pakistan Squash Federation, the seedings released by Asian Squash Federation say that Abbas Zeb has been placed at No 4 and Uzair Shaukat at No 12.

In the under-17 category, Haris Qasim has been seeded No 5 and Asadullah at No 16. In the under-15 category, M Hamza Khan has been seededed No 3 and M Ashab Irfan is seeded at No 8 while Anas Ali Shah would play as unseeded player in the under-13 category.

The statement said that the selected players were kept under training at Pakistan National Squash Academy in Islamabad for preparation of the championship. The contingent proceeded to Karachi on Wednesday and after four-day training in Karachi, they would depart for Chennai on 23 September 23.

Published in Dawn, September 20th, 2018

Opinion

Editorial

United stance
Updated 13 Nov, 2024

United stance

It would've been better if the OIC-Arab League summit had announced practical measures to punish Israel.
Unscheduled visit
13 Nov, 2024

Unscheduled visit

Unusual IMF visit shows the lender will closely watch implementation of programme goals to prevent it from derailing.
Bara’s businesswomen
13 Nov, 2024

Bara’s businesswomen

Bara’s brave women have proven that with the right support, societal barriers can be overcome.
System failure
Updated 12 Nov, 2024

System failure

Relevant institutions often treat right to internet connectivity with the same disdain as they do civil and political rights.
Narrowing the gap
12 Nov, 2024

Narrowing the gap

PERHAPS a pat on the back is in order for the ECP. Together with Nadra, it has made visible efforts to reduce...
Back on their feet
12 Nov, 2024

Back on their feet

A STIRRING comeback in the series has ended Pakistan’s 22-year wait for victory against world champions Australia....