Pakistan’s Squash Stars Secure Medal at Asian Games

Pakistan secured another medal at the Asian Games after Noor Zaman and Mohammad Ashab Irfan won their respective men's singles quarterfinal matches to reach the semifinals of the squash competition.

Key points

• While Ashab beat Saudi Arabia's Mohammad Al Alnafsan 11-9, 11-3, 11-5, in the round of 16, Noor defeated Kuwait's Ammar Altamimi 11-4, 11-9, 11-4.
• Ashab prevailed 6-11, 11-8, 11-6, 11-6, avenging Pakistan's defeat to India in the men's team final at the previous Asian Games.
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• It is the first time since 2002 that two Pakistani players have reached the semifinals of the men's singles squash competition at the Asian Games.
• Noor Zaman and Mohammad Ashab Irfan will now play their respective semifinals on Saturday, with places in Sunday's final at stake.

While fifth-seeded Ashab overcame India's Veer Chotrani at the Nagoya Kinjo Futo Arena, putting Pakistan into the medal rounds of the event, third-seeded Noor defeated Hong Kong's Chi Hin Henry Leung.

Noor, Pakistan's top-ranked player in the draw, faced a tough challenge from Leung but held his nerve to secure a place in the last four.

Ashab additionally delivered a robust performance against fourth-seeded Chotrani. After losing the opening game, the Pakistani recovered to win the match 3-1.

As both losing semifinalists are awarded bronze medals, the victories mean Pakistan are assured of at least a bronze medal in the men's singles competition.

It is the first time since 2002 that two Pakistani players have reached the semifinals of the men's singles squash competition at the Asian Games. Both players had reached the quarterfinals without dropping a game.

Noor Zaman and Mohammad Ashab Irfan will now play their respective semifinals on Saturday, with places in Sunday's final at stake. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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