By Sports ReporterĀ
LAHORE: The 47th Punjab National Junior Boys and Women’s Senior Open Squash Championship 2026 concluded at the Punjab Squash Complex, with talented players from across the country competing in different age groups and women’s categories.
The four-day championship was held from November 1 to 4, attracting approximately 505 players from across Pakistan. Competitions were organised in Under-9, Under-13, Under-15, Under-17 and Under-19 boys’ categories, along with the women’s category.
The concluding ceremony was attended by Punjab Squash Association Senior Vice President Sohail Khan, Secretary Muhammad Mansoor, Vice President Administration Mamoon Khan and Additional Deputy Commissioner (Headquarters) Rao Rafi Afzal, who distributed prizes among the winning players.
The final day featured exciting encounters across all six categories, with players displaying impressive skills, determination and competitive spirit.
In the Under-9 final, Ehtisham Khan of Punjab defeated fellow provincial player Abdul Hadi 3-0 to claim the title. The 20-minute encounter ended with scores of 11-8, 11-6 and 11-7.
In the Under-13 category, Muhammad Mustafa Khan of Punjab secured a 3-0 victory over Harmas Ali Raja of the Army. The 21-minute final concluded with scores of 11-5, 11-7 and 12-10.
Sohail Adnan of Punjab clinched the Under-15 title after defeating Danish Sikandar of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 3-0. The 36-minute match ended with scores of 11-6, 11-9 and 11-2.
In the Under-17 final, Muhammad Rayan of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa defeated Aamir Adnan of Punjab 3-0 in a 36-minute contest. The final scores were 12-10, 11-8 and 11-7.
Muhammad Umair Arif of the Pakistan Air Force claimed the Under-19 title by defeating Army’s Azaan Ali Khan 3-0. He won the match with scores of 11-6, 11-4 and 11-7.
In the women’s final, Amina Malik of WAPDA defeated fellow WAPDA player Maryam Malik 3-1 to secure the championship title. The 26-minute encounter featured competitive rallies, with Amina winning by scores of 11-8, 2-11, 11-3 and 13-1, as reported in the results.
The championship provided a competitive platform for emerging squash players to demonstrate their abilities and gain valuable match experience. Players were also given opportunities to showcase their talent through qualifying rounds before progressing to the main competitions.
The participation of approximately 505 players highlighted the growing interest in squash across different age groups and regions of the country.
The Punjab Squash Association officials appreciated the players’ performances and participation, while the concluding ceremony recognised the achievements of the champions and runners-up.
