Promising Danish aims to bag world titles
Pakistan number three clinches Asian junior squash title in Jordan.
KARACHI:
With the Asian Junior Squash Championship title under his name, Pakistan’s rising star Danish Atlas is focusing on earning more laurels as the country aims to revive its lost glory.
The 17-year-old, who was seeded fourth in the under-19 event in Amman, registered several upsets including a win over the second-seeded Indian player Ramit Tandon 9-11, 11-7, 11-4, 11-5 in the final.
“I am delighted with my performance,” said Atlas. “I got a huge confident boost because I managed to beat some players in the competition who were better than me in the world rankings.”
Atlas added that it was upto Pakistan’s young brigade to ensure the country got back on track and started winning world titles again.
“To put Pakistan ahead in squash like we were in the past, is my dream,” he added. “I am now targeting major events and looking forward to give my best against the top players of the world.”
‘Big achievement for Pakistan’
The Pakistan number three, who returned yesterday after winning the final on Saturday, was greeted by the top officials of the Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF) for his commendable performance in the event. The PSF Secretary Irfan Asghar termed Atlas’ triumph as a huge achievement for the country.
“It is an honour for the country,” said Asghar. “The triumph is a breakthrough in our efforts to revive our lost status. It will definitely help us in accomplishing bigger targets. The other youngsters will also get inspiration from Atlas’ victory.”
He added that Atlas would be rewarded by the federation for the achievement.
Published in The Express Tribune, June 28th, 2011.
With the Asian Junior Squash Championship title under his name, Pakistan’s rising star Danish Atlas is focusing on earning more laurels as the country aims to revive its lost glory.
The 17-year-old, who was seeded fourth in the under-19 event in Amman, registered several upsets including a win over the second-seeded Indian player Ramit Tandon 9-11, 11-7, 11-4, 11-5 in the final.
“I am delighted with my performance,” said Atlas. “I got a huge confident boost because I managed to beat some players in the competition who were better than me in the world rankings.”
Atlas added that it was upto Pakistan’s young brigade to ensure the country got back on track and started winning world titles again.
“To put Pakistan ahead in squash like we were in the past, is my dream,” he added. “I am now targeting major events and looking forward to give my best against the top players of the world.”
‘Big achievement for Pakistan’
The Pakistan number three, who returned yesterday after winning the final on Saturday, was greeted by the top officials of the Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF) for his commendable performance in the event. The PSF Secretary Irfan Asghar termed Atlas’ triumph as a huge achievement for the country.
“It is an honour for the country,” said Asghar. “The triumph is a breakthrough in our efforts to revive our lost status. It will definitely help us in accomplishing bigger targets. The other youngsters will also get inspiration from Atlas’ victory.”
He added that Atlas would be rewarded by the federation for the achievement.
Published in The Express Tribune, June 28th, 2011.