Pakistan's junior squash team gets heroic welcome

Team bags top prize at international squash championships after seeing out India in thrilling final


Our Correspondent January 22, 2019
Team bags top prize at international squash championships after seeing out India in thrilling final. PHOTO: EXPRESS

ISLAMABAD:

Pakistan's Asian Junior Squash Championship's winning team was given a rapturous reception by fans on their arrival at the New Islamabad Airport on Tuesday.


The team came out on top against India in a thrilling final held in Thailand's Pataya.

Hassan Kidwai, the team manager, said the players have made the nation proud. "The kind of reception we have received on our return is truly heartwarming."

He also thanked the Pakistan Squash Federation for their unwavering support in helping the players showcase their talent on the world stage.

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Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, who is also the President of Pakistan Squash Federation, had congratulated Pakistan Junior Squash team on their victory.

He admired the great victory of Pakistani team against India in final, also appreciated the untiring efforts of coaching staff and Pakistan Squash Federation for training the players according to international standards.

COMMENTS (1)

TooTrue | 5 years ago | Reply A Pakistani squash team being lauded for defeating India. How the mighty have fallen where Infia is now considered a viable opponent in squash.
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