Pakistani Squash Players Shine at Australian Junior Open 2025

Pakistani junior squash athletes exhibited exceptional talent at the Australian Junior Open 2025, securing victories in numerous age brackets and underscoring the nation’s burgeoning prowess in the sport internationally.

In an extraordinary achievement, sisters Mahnoor Ali, Mehwish Ali, and Sehrish Ali all competed for Pakistan across different girls’ divisions.

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

Mahnoor Ali’s Victory

Mahnoor Ali achieved her inaugural international title in a dominant performance, defeating Ryo Kuwabata in the Girls’ Under-13 final in straight sets with scores of 11-2, 11-5, and 11-6.

Mehwish Ali Triumphs

Her older sister, Mehwish Ali, prevailed in the Girls’ Under-17 category, delivering a stellar performance against Aideen Elmajo with a straight-sets victory of 11-5, 11-5, and 11-7.

Sehrish Ali’s Impressive Run

The youngest sister, Sehrish Ali, also made a significant mark by advancing to the Girls’ Under-15 final. Despite a strong effort, she concluded as the runner-up following a gripping five-game match.

Senior, the top seed, narrowly defeated Sehrish, clinching the deciding game 11-4, after Sehrish leveled the match with an 11-6 win in the fourth game.

Boys’ Success

In the boys’ events, Azaan Ali Khan clinched the Boys’ Under-17 title with a decisive 3-0 victory over Henry Cross. Additionally, Ahmed Ali Naz added to Pakistan’s success by overcoming Freddie Goldsmith in the Boys’ Under-11 final following an energetic performance.

Earlier in the month, Pakistan celebrated further squash accomplishments on its home ground, with Noor Zaman being crowned men’s champion at the U23 World Squash Championship held in Karachi. He staged an impressive comeback to beat Egypt’s Karim El Torkey 3-2 in a thrilling final.