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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF) is planning to hold a league at district level from January 1 between clubs based in Rawalpindi and Islamabad to revive the game of squash.
This was decided earlier in a meeting held at PSF office to discuss the details of holding the league. It was decided in the meeting that each participating club would launch a team of seven persons (one each from U-11, U-13, U-15, U-17, U-19, seniors and veterans group).
Secretary PSF, Irfan Asghar presided over the meeting with the local club officials comprising Islamabad Club's Rehan Arshad, Pakistan Army's Major Nasir, Shailmar Club's Syed Raza Ali, Benazir Bhutto Complex's Qazi Nadeem, Safari Club's Imran Qadir, Roshan Khan Complex's Ilyas Khan, IT Consultant (Software) Nouman Haider, and PSF coach Fahim Gul.
“This league would help encourage the youth to come up and play squash,” the secretary told APP. He said that this tournament would bring up many talented players.
“I believe that by organising this tournament, we would get many good squash players who need a chance to prove their talent,” he added.
“We will do our best to encourage the game in the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad but the players should also come forward and participate in the event.”
The PSF has asked the clubs to nominate their players for the tournament by December 17.
The league matches will be played on every Saturday at all district level clubs.
