Pakistan’s Sohail Adnan in motion in the course of the British Junior Open Squash Championship 2025. — Reporter
Pakistan’s Sohail Adnan made historical past by clinching the U-13 title on the British Junior Open Squash Championship 2025, ending the nation’s 18-year wait to win gold on the match after Nasir Iqbal in 2007.
Adnan defeated his opponent Egypt’s top-seeded participant Moiz Tamir Al-Mughazi 3-2, Egypt’s top-seeded participant, in a nail-biting last match, with recreation scores of 11-5, 5-11, 6-11, 11-7, 11-5, reviving recollections of the nation’s golden period in squash.
Adnan additionally made it a hat-trick of titles as he had additionally received the US and Scottish Junior Opens in December final 12 months, in accordance with the British Junior Open’s web site.
Pakistan’s Sohail Adnan and different officers celebrating victory with Pakistani flag on the British Junior Open Squash Championship 2025. — Reporter
Nasir Iqbal was the final Pakistani to win the British Junior Open title in 2007.
Earlier, the younger participant had secured a spot within the high eight after defeating Malaysia’s Wain Isaac Wilson within the pre-quarterfinals of the match with a scoreline of 11-4, 11-7, 11-5.
Adnan had additionally triumphed over Germany’s Mats Oliver Efken and Scotland’s Calum Smith 3-0, showcasing his skill to beat sturdy opponents all through the competitors.
In June 2024, Adnan and 7 different Pakistani gamers reached the semi-finals on the thirty first Junior Particular person Squash Championship in Islamabad.
Within the quarter-finals of the U-13 class, he had defeated the thirteenth seed, Jackrish Kumar from Singapore, with an emphatic 11-0, 11-7, 11-3 victory.
President Asif Ali Zardari congratulated Adnan on his victory and lauded him for profitable the title for the nation after a lapse of 18 years.
He mentioned Sohail Adnan introduced laurels to Pakistan within the subject of squash and he prays for his success sooner or later.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi additionally prolonged heartfelt congratulations to the rising squash expertise for his outstanding victory on the prestigious British Junior Open Squash Championship.
Naqvi praised the 12-year-old for his excellent achievement, emphasizing the importance of this victory for Pakistan.
“Sohail Adnan has brought great honour to Pakistan by clinching this title,” mentioned Naqvi. “His remarkable achievement of securing this championship after 18 years has elevated the green flag on an international stage.”
“This victory is a great honor for the nation. Adnan’s performance has been outstanding, and he truly deserves appreciation for his hard work and determination,” Naqvi added.
