Karachi : Pakistan’s rising squash star, Noor Zaman, secured a historic victory at the inaugural WSF World Under-23 Squash Championships, defeating Egypt’s Kareem El Torkey in a thrilling final at Karachi’s DHA Creek Club.
After trailing 2-0 early in the match, Zaman staged a remarkable comeback, dominating the next three sets to clinch the title 3-2. His road to the final saw him overcome Malaysia’s Ameeshenraj Chandaran in the semi-finals, where he advanced after his opponent retired while Zaman was two games up.
This victory marks a significant moment for Pakistan squash, signaling a strong revival on the world stage.
Big win for Pakistan! Massive congratulations to Noor Zaman for making history as the first-ever Under-23 World Squash Champion from Pakistan! What an incredible achievement for him and a proud moment for the country.”
PAKISTAN SQUASH IS BACK! After a thrilling comeback, Noor Zaman has brought home the ultimate prize! The No.2 seed stunned everyone by turning the tables on Kareem El Torkey, winning 3-2 (5-11, 12-14, 11-8, 11-5, 11-6) in the U23 World Squash Championship Men’s Final! Pakistan is now the WORLD CHAMPION at Under-23 World Squash Championships 2025! This incredible comeback is a testament to the resilience and determination of our squash stars. We are proud to announce that Pakistan Squash is back on the world stage, and we’re here to stay! Congratulations to World Champion Noor Zaman on an epic win.