Pakistan’s Junior Squash Team Outplays Poland
Sometimes the result isn’t just a win. It’s a statement. That’s exactly what the Pakistan Junior Squash Team did, and they made it loud. In their clash with Poland at the World Junior Team Championship, they didn’t just win. They wiped them out.
A 3-0 score. No sets dropped. No breathing space given.
Poland Didn’t Know What Hit Them
The energy was there from the first serve. Pakistan came into this one riding momentum, but what they did on court was beyond just momentum. It was control. Precision. Confidence. You could see it in the way they moved. The way they played the walls. The kind of match that never looked like it would go the other way.
Noor Zaman Sets the Tone Early
First up, Noor Zaman. He walked onto the court and you could just tell, he wasn’t there to play around. Facing Dawid Pniesko from Poland, Noor didn’t waste time. He moved fast, attacked smart, and never gave Pniesko any real chance to respond. Straight sets. Three quick sets, 11-6, then 11-2, and finished it off with 11-4. Over before it even felt real. One down.
Noor wasn’t just winning rallies. He was making a point. Calm, composed, and clinical.
Hamza Khan’s Cousin Keeps the Fire Burning
Then came Mohammad Hamza Khan, a name familiar to squash followers. And yes, he’s related to Hamza Khan, the world junior individual champion. Representing the Pakistan Junior Squash Team, he faced Filip Kostruba. The result? Didn’t mess around at all, wrapped it up with 11-3, 11-4, 11-5. Just like that. Smooth. Confident. Not a moment of panic.
Hamza played with awareness beyond his years. Footwork tight, placement sharp. He didn’t just win, he made it look easy.
Abbas Zeb Finishes the Job
By the time Abbas Zeb stepped in for the final match against Mikolaj Filipiak, the writing was on the wall. But Zeb didn’t take it lightly. He delivered the finishing blow. He closed it out,11-4, same again, then 11-7 to finish. No drama, just done. Clean, steady squash. No errors, no distractions. Just results.
The team had done it. A 3-0 sweep. Poland didn’t even get a single set.
Behind the Scenes, Coaching That Shows
You don’t get performances like these without strong leadership. Coach Umar Hayat Khan has been working with the Pakistan Junior Squash Team for months. And it shows. These players weren’t just reacting, they were reading the game, planning their points.
That mix of discipline and instinct? Hard to teach. But somehow, they’ve found it.
Next Stop, Quarter-Finals
With this win, Pakistan’s in the quarter-finals now. And the way they’re playing, it’s not crazy to think even more is possible. This team carries not just talent but legacy. Names like Jahangir Khan and Jansher Khan come to mind. And while this is a new generation, they’re showing they understand what it means to wear that green shirt.
What This Win Means
In times when national sports often feel overshadowed, squash offers a breath of fresh air. A story to be proud of. A reminder that when we invest in talent and support it, we get results like this. The Pakistan Junior Squash Team isn’t just winning matches, they’re making headlines in the latest news, bringing attention back to a sport that once made us proud on the world stage.
