Pakistani Squash Players Shine at Australian Junior Open 2025

Pakistani junior squash athletes showcased their talent at the Australian Junior Open 2025, securing victories in several age divisions. Their performance highlights the nation’s growing prowess in squash on an international level.

In a notable family achievement, sisters Mahnoor Ali, Mehwish Ali, and Sehrish Ali all competed for Pakistan in their respective girls’ categories.

Champions in Their Categories

Mahnoor and Mehwish distinguished themselves by winning championships in their respective divisions.

  • Mahnoor Ali secured her first international title convincingly, defeating Ryo Kuwabata in the Girls’ Under-13 final with scores of 11-2, 11-5, and 11-6.
  • Mehwish Ali, her older sister, dominated the Girls’ Under-17 category, securing a straight-sets victory against Aideen Elmajo with scores of 11-5, 11-5, and 11-7.
Other Notable Performances

Their younger sister, Sehrish Ali, made it to the Girls’ Under-15 final, ultimately finishing as the runner-up after a close five-game match.

Sehrish’s Final Match

Top-seeded Senior prevailed over Sehrish, winning the final game 11-4, after Sehrish had tied the match with an 11-6 victory in the fourth game.

Boys’ Divisions Triumphs

In the boys’ events:

  • Azaan Ali Khan clinched the Boys’ Under-17 title with a dominant 3-0 victory against Henry Cross.
  • Ahmed Ali Naz added to Pakistan’s success by defeating Freddie Goldsmith in the Boys’ Under-11 final, following a determined effort.

Earlier in the month, Pakistan celebrated more squash success at home, with Noor Zaman winning the men’s title at the U23 World Squash Championship in Karachi, overcoming Egypt’s Karim El Torkey 3-2 in a thrilling final.