CAS-SERENA HOTELS INTERNATIONAL SQUASH CHAMPIONSHIP – 2024
Islamabad : Pakistan Squash Federation in collaboration with Serena Hotels, has organized the Chief of the Air Staff-Serena Hotels International Squash Championship at Mushaf Squash Complex. Apart from 09 Pakistanis, 15 world ranking players from Egypt, England, Hong Kong-China, Ireland, Kuwait, Malaysia and Netherland also participated.
It is highlighted that Serena Hotels, under its Sports Diplomacy Initiative, is committed to using sports to build bridges between nations and communities. Supporting events like squash championship, highlights their dedication to promoting athletic excellence and positioning Pakistan as a prominent venue for world-class sporting events.
The Final of CAS-Serena Hotels International was played followed by the Closing Ceremony. Air Marshal Shakil Ghazanfar Deputy Chief of Air Staff (Personnel) graced the ceremony as Chief Guest and presented trophies and souvenirs. Air Marshal Kazim Hammad Senior Vice President PSF, Mr Amjad Ali Gill, Joint Secretary Ministry of IPC, squash Legend Mr Qamar Zaman, VP PSF Mr Adnan Asad, Chief Operating Officer Serena Hotels Mr Peter Martin along with number of players, officials and squash lovers were also present during the ceremony.
World No 82 Noor Zaman won the Championship Title after defeating his country fellow World No 85 Nasir Iqbal with a game score of 11-8, 12-10 and 11-9. The match lasted for 27 Minutes.