Pakistan defeat Japan to succeed in twenty second Asian Junior Squash semi-finals

This undated picture reveals the Japanese Junior Squash group (left) and the Pakistani Junior Squash group. — Reporter

KARACHI: Pakistan secured a spot within the semi-finals of the twenty second Asian Junior Squash Group Championships 2025 after defeating Japan 2-1 within the quarter-finals on Friday.

Anas Ali Shah gave Pakistan an early lead with a 11-4, 11-6, 7-11, 11-8 victory over Renshi Makino in 53 minutes. 

Japan’s Shu Takahashi leveled the match after a hard-fought 57-minute encounter, beating Sakhi Ullah Khan Tareen 11-9, 11-6, 2-11, 7-11, 11-8.

Within the decisive match, Abdullah Nawaz delivered a commanding efficiency, overcoming Shunsaku Kariyazono 11-7, 11-5, 12-10 in simply half-hour to seal Pakistan’s victory.

Pakistan will now face South Korea within the semifinal tomorrow.

Earlier, Pakistan remained unbeaten within the group stage of the match with victories over India, China and Macau.