Hamza Khan's seeding confirmed for WSF World Junior Squash Championships
The draws and seedings have been announced for the 2024 edition of the world championship
KARACHI: World Junior Squash Champion Hamza Khan is second seed in the WSF World Junior Squash Championships slated to take place in Houston, USA, from July 12-23.
The draws and seedings have been announced for the 2024 edition of the world championship and the 2023 runner up Mohamad Zakaria is the top seed.
Pakistan has fielded five players in this year’s championship. According to the draws, Hamza, Abdullah Nawaz, M Ammad, Huzaifa Ibrahim, and Anas Ali Shah have got byes in the first round.
In the second round, Abdullah Nawaz will face Japan’s Ren Makino, M Ammad will be up against India’s Shaurya Bawa, Huzaifa Ibrahim is drawn against Mohryan Baksh, Anas Ali Shah will be playing against South Africa’s Luhann Groenewald in the second round.
Earlier, Pakistan's top-seed Hamza Khan triumphed at the Asian Junior Squash Championship, held in Islamabad.
The exciting event saw young talents from across Asia compete fiercely for the title, with Hamza Khan emerging victorious in the Under-19 category.
Hamza Khan faced Malaysia's third seed, Harith Danial, in the Under-19 final. The match, which lasted 35 minutes, showcased Hamza's dominance on the court as he secured a comfortable win with scores of 5-11, 10-12, and 9-11.
This victory marks a significant achievement in Hamza's squash career, highlighting his potential to become a future star in the sport.
The tournament also witnessed other notable performances by Pakistani players. Sohail Adnan claimed the Under-13 title, demonstrating the depth of talent in Pakistan's junior squash ranks.
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