Noor Zaman from Pakistan won under-23 World Squash Championship and defeated Egypt’s Karim El Turky 3-2 in a hard-fought finale at Karachis Da Creek Club.

Pakistan’s Noor Zaman secured Under-23 World Squash Championship title after a 3-2 win over Egypt’s Karim El Turky in the men’s finale, held at Da Creek Club in Karachi.

Zaman, who credited his success for hard work and divine advantage, brought the gold medal home after a tense and closely disputed match.

In the women’s event, top-seeded Fairooz Aboulkheir from Egypt came victorious after a straight-looking victory against Hong Kong’s fourth seed, Chan his Yuk, who got the title with a 3-0 result.

Both masters received a gold medal, the winners’ trophy and a price of $ 5,250 each. The runners were awarded silver medals and $ 3,450 per year. Pcs.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated Zaman with his victory and praised him for raising Pakistan’s profile in international sports. “The whole nation is proud. God willing, Pakistan will regain his lost glory in squash,” he said.

President Asif Ali Zardari also expanded congratulations and praised Zaman for his performance throughout the tournament and expressed hope for his continued success in the future.

Sindh Minister of Chief Murad Ali Shah participated in the closing ceremony as the president’s representative and paid tribute to the event as a milestone in squash history. “To host the initial U23 World Squash Championship is an honor to Pakistan,” Shah said.

He emphasized Squash’s historical value in Pakistan and repeated the government’s obligation to nurture young talent and restore the country’s heritage in the sport. Shah also recognized the efforts of Pakistan Squash Federation, Sindh Government, DHA and Pakistan Air Force to promote squash.

The championship marked a significant moment in Pakistan’s Squash General, where local authorities and the World Squash Federation expressed optimism about the future of the sport in the region.