Pakistan\u2019s Nasir Iqbal fought back from a game down to beat Abdullah Nawaz and win the PSA Sindh Challenger Squash Championship at Karachi on Sunday.<\/p>\n
Abdullah made the better start in the 48-minute final at the Jahangir Khan Sports Club, taking the opening game 11-6.<\/p>\n
But the experienced Nasir responded immediately, claiming a tight second game 13-11 before taking control of the contest. He won the third game 11-2 and held off a late challenge from Abdullah to take the fourth 11-9 and seal the title.<\/p>\n
The tournament, organised by the Sindh Squash Association (SSA), carried a total prize purse of $6,000.<\/p>\n
Nasir received $950 and a trophy as champion, while Abdullah collected $600 and a trophy for finishing as runner-up of the event. Former world champion Jahangir Khan and Zubair Jahan Khan presented the prizes to the finalists.<\/p>\n
Jahangir praised both players and welcomed the increasing number of squash tournaments being held in Pakistan.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe frequent hosting of squash championships in recent times is a welcome development,\u201d Jahangir said.<\/p>\n
Sindh Squash Association\u2019s president Adnan Asad is working to organise tournaments with bigger prize purses, while Karachi is expected to host several major squash events in the near future.<\/p>\n
Jahangir also urged Pakistan\u2019s players to work harder and make the most of the growing competitive opportunities.<\/p>\n
He said the players should target gold medals at the Asian Games and work towards qualifying for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.<\/p>\n
The victory gives Nasir a confidence boost, as he continues his bid to regain his place among Pakistan\u2019s leading squash players and compete successfully on the international circuit.<\/p>\n
Nasir also has ahead a big task of qualifying for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics following a welcome inclusion of the sport in the world\u2019s major extravaganza. The next month Asian Games will be very crucial for him and a handful of other Pakistan\u2019s top players<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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