Army and Wapda set for final clash

The Combaxx-Roshan Khan National Team Championship 2024 is reaching its climax as Army and Wapda have secured their spots in both the men's and women's categories' finals.

The event, being held at the Pakistan Navy Roshan Khan Jahangir Khan Squash Complex in Karachi, witnessed high-octane semifinal clashes here on Wednesday.

In the men's semifinals, Army stunned top-seeded SNGPL 2-1 in a thrilling contest. Asim Khan's five-set victory over M Ashab Irfan and Saddam Ul Haq's clinical performance against Amaad Fareed sealed the upset, with Huzaifa Ibrahim also contributing a crucial win.

Wapda, on the other hand, dominated Punjab 3-0 in the other semifinal, with Noor Zaman and Abdullah Khawar delivering commanding wins.

The women's pool stage concluded with Wapda edging Sindh 2-1, led by stellar performances from Mehwish Ali and Damya Khan. Army swept Punjab 3-0 in another decisive encounter, with standout contributions from Faiza Zafar and Zaynab Khan.

The five-day event has featured the country's top male and female players representing their provincial and departmental teams. The championship is named after Jahangir's father, former British Open champion Roshan Khan.

Results:

Men's Semi-Finals: Army beat SNGPL 2-1. WAPDA defeated Punjab 3-0.

Women's Pool Stage: WAPDA defeated Sindh 2-1. Army defeated Punjab 3-0

*Final Matches Schedule – 26 December 2024:

Women's Final: Army vs. WAPDA (12:00 PM, Glass Court)

Men's Final: Army vs. WAPDA (2:00 PM, Glass Court)

Men's 5-6 Position Match: Sindh vs. Balochistan (12:00 PM, Court No. 1).