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LONDON: The Pakistan squash team was dealt a severe blow when two of its brightest prospects for the upcoming WSF Men’s World Junior Individual Squash Championship in Belgium were forced to withdraw from the event because of visa issues.
Danish Atlas Khan and Nasir Iqbal, both 17-year-olds from Peshawar, were originally named as the third and fourth seeds. Khan is the reigning Asian Junior champion, with three PSA World Tour titles to his credit, while Iqbal, a former Asian U15 champion, already boasts two Tour titles.
“Whilst the realities of visa difficulties for players from some countries are a regular obstacle, it is very sad for the players concerned,” commented WSF CEO Andrew Shelley.
“They have spent years building up to the pinnacle of their junior career, and with Khan and Iqbal seeded in the top four, were poised to medal for themselves and Pakistan. We feel for them.”
