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akistan’s Hamza Khan won the World Junior Squash Championship 2023 on Sunday after beating Egypt’s Mohamed Zakaria, becoming the country’s first champion since 1986.
Hamza beat Zakaria 3-1 during the tournament that was held in Melbourne, Australia.
According to PTV Sports, the last time a Pakistani made the finals was Amir Atlas in 2008, and the last winner from Pakistan was Jansher Khan in 1986.
Reacting to his win, Hamza — who had won the U-15 title at the British Junior Open Squash Championship in 2020 — thanked his coach, his managers and his parents for their support.
Congratulations poured in for Hamza for making the country proud.
Hamza beat Zakaria 3-1 during the tournament that was held in Melbourne, Australia.
According to PTV Sports, the last time a Pakistani made the finals was Amir Atlas in 2008, and the last winner from Pakistan was Jansher Khan in 1986.
Reacting to his win, Hamza — who had won the U-15 title at the British Junior Open Squash Championship in 2020 — thanked his coach, his managers and his parents for their support.
Congratulations poured in for Hamza for making the country proud.
Hamza Khan becomes first Pakistani to win World Junior Squash Championship since 1986
Achieves victory over Egypt’s Mohamed Zakaria 3-1 in Melbourne.
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