52-minute contest
\nISLAMABAD
\nPakistan\u2019s squash sensation Noor Zaman scripted another glorious chapter for the country as he lifted the NASH Cup 2025 title in London, Canada, after outclassing Egypt\u2019s Moustafa Elsirty in the final.
\nThe 21-year-old, who hails from Peshawar and represents the third generation of Pakistan\u2019s illustrious squash family, stunned the tournament\u2019s second seed Elsirty 3-0 in straight games with a scoreline of 19-17, 11-7, 11-9 in a thrilling 52-minute contest.
\nSeeded fifth, Noor displayed remarkable skill, stamina and nerves of steel throughout the $30,000 Copper-level tournament, according to information made available here by Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF) on Sunday.
\nHis journey to the title included a commanding semifinal victory over Colombia\u2019s Matias Knudsen.
\nAnother young Pakistani, Muhammad Ashab Irfan, also made the nation proud by advancing to the semifinals, underlining the growing depth of talent in Pakistan squash.
\nNoor, the grandson of squash legend and former British Open champion Qamar Zaman, has been carrying forward the family legacy with a series of promising performances on the international circuit. His latest triumph adds to Pakistan\u2019s hopes of regaining its historic dominance in the sport.
\nThe Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF) hailed Noor\u2019s victory and congratulated him. \u201cHuge congratulations to Noor Zaman on this remarkable achievement!,\u201d the federation said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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