PESHAWAR: Squash greats Qamar Zaman and Mohibullah hailed the inauguration of a state-of-the-art squash complex, constructed with materials imported from Germany, in the premises of Peshawar Services Club (PSC) here on Sunday.

“It is very encouraging for the youth to come forward and practice at a world-class facility,” Qamar said.

The squash complex is the fourth of its kind after facilities in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad.

“With this new facility, we would give ample opportunities to the youth to come and play squash,” Mohib said.

An exhibition match was also played on this occasion between two top national ranking players Mehran Javed and Saif Ullah Khan in which the former won 11-5, 11-7, 11-9.

The PSC has nurtured a number of squash including Azam Khan, Roshan Khan and Hashim Khan. The first courts were built in guestroom lawns in 1920s comprising of two open and one covered court.

In 1990, two additional courts were added while existing courts were upgraded with concrete roofs and wooden flooring. In August 2007, these historical courts were demolished to make way for new courts.

Published in Dawn, October 9th, 2017