Pakistan\u2019s rising squash star, Noor Zaman, secured a historic victory at the inaugural WSF World Under-23 Squash Championships on Thursday, defeating Egypt\u2019s Kareem El Torkey in a thrilling final at Karachi\u2019s DHA Creek Club.
\nAfter trailing 2-0 early in the match, Zaman staged a remarkable comeback, dominating the next three sets to clinch the title 3-2. His road to the final saw him overcome Malaysia\u2019s Ameeshenraj Chandaran in the semi-finals, where he advanced after his opponent retired while Zaman was two games up.
\nPakistan’s Noor Zaman clinches World U23 Squash Title, nation celebrates major comeback
\nThis victory marks a significant moment for Pakistan squash, signaling a strong revival on the world stage.
\nIn addition to Zaman\u2019s success, Pakistan also excelled in the Plate Event of the Under-23 Championships. Muhammad Ammad won the gold medal in the men\u2019s category by defeating Canada\u2019s Karim Michael, while Amna Fayyaz earned a silver medal in the women\u2019s category after a hard-fought match against Yeheni Kuruppu of Sri Lanka.
\nWith these victories, Pakistan not only celebrated individual triumphs but also secured its place as the World Champion at the 2025 Under-23 World Squash Championships by defeating Egypt \u2014 a historic moment hailed as a major comeback for the nation\u2019s squash legacy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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