U23 World Squash Championship Final: Noor Zaman Reaches Final in Historic Home Run
- Abeera Marium Siddiqui
- April 10, 2025
- 12:25 pm
- 47
- Sports
Noor Zaman has reached the U23 World Squash Championship final after an incredible performance on home soil. This is a big moment for Pakistan. Zaman, a 21-year-old squash star from Peshawar, has made it to the final of the first-ever U23 World Squash Championship. The event is being held at the DHA Creek Club in Karachi. This is the first world championship in Pakistan in over 20 years, making Zaman’s run even more special.
“Alhamdulillah for the first time at the World Championships,” Zaman said. “This is such an honour for all of Pakistan, for me, and for my family.”
Zaman’s journey to the final has been exciting and full of highlights. In the semi-final, he easily defeated Malaysia’s Ameeshenraj Chandaran. The match ended 11-6, 11-2, 6-4 (retired). Chandaran was forced to retire after Zaman dominated the first two games. Zaman’s performance showed how fit and skilled he is. His rise to the top reflects his hard work and dedication to the sport.
“My grandfather [Pakistan squash legend Qamar Zaman] worked so hard with me, since I was eight years old, and I’ve been working so hard, especially after the World Team Championships, I’ve been working so hard on fitness,” Zaman added.
Throughout the tournament, Zaman has been unbeatable. Before the semi-final, he breezed past players like Melvil Scianimanico from France, Jakub Pytlowany from Poland, and Hussain Alzaatari from Kuwait. His consistent play has impressed many. Zaman has been great at controlling the game and attacking with speed and power.
Now, Zaman faces a tough challenge. Egypt’s Kareem El Torkey will be his opponent in the final. El Torkey has been playing very well. In his semi-final match, he made a strong comeback against Egypt’s top seed, Ibrahim Elkabbani. After losing the first game, El Torkey fought back to win 3-1. His amazing resilience and confidence have made him a strong contender for the title.
The final of the U23 World Squash Championship is going to be a historic match. Everyone is excited to see if Zaman can win the title on home soil. The match will take place at 17:00 PKT. Fans from all around the world are waiting to watch this exciting contest.
As Zaman gets ready for the final, the atmosphere in Karachi is electric. The crowd’s support for Zaman has been incredible. Many people believe this tournament is a turning point for squash in Pakistan. If Zaman wins, it will be a huge achievement for him and for squash in Pakistan.
The final is sure to be an exciting match. Zaman has the chance to make history and bring the U23 World Squash Championship title to Pakistan. The U23 World Squash Championship final will be broadcasted live on WorldSquash.TV and other partner platforms. Fans can follow every moment of the action and cheer for Zaman.
