ISLAMABAD: Despite all odds, our youth has always made us proud by showing their
resilience and determination to succeed. Pakistan’s Hamza Khan won the World Junior
Squash Championship in Melbourne on Sunday, a feat which was last accomplished by
Jansher Khan in 1986. In an epic finale against his Egyptian opponent Mohamed
Zakaria, Hamza scored 10-12, 14-12, 11-3, and 11-6 by bringing the title of World
Champion back to Pakistan after 37 years, creating history and motivating thousands of
young players across the country.
In a ceremony hosted by Serena Hotels under its sports diplomacy initiative partnering
with the Pakistan Squash Federation, Senior Vice President, Air Vice Marshal, Mr.
Kazim Hammad, was the chief guest on the auspicious occasion, and he presented
Hamza Khan with the Trophy along with his family making it even more special for the
young athlete.
Hamza Khan has accomplished so much while facing a lot of difficulties in his career at
an extremely young age and has made the whole nation proud, commented Group
Captain Mr. Zafaryab Khan, the Honourary Secretary of Pakistan Squash Federation,
congratulated Hamza, and his family for his momentous win. The evening was graced
by media colleagues, senior government officials, the corporate community, and other
notable members of society. The evening was an ode to Hamza, his resilience, and his
accomplishments against all odds.
