Noor Zaman, Nasir Iqbal win openers at Asian Individual Squash Championships

Published June 18, 2025
Pakistan’s Noor Zaman and Nasir Iqbal at Individual Squash Championships in Sarawak, Malaysia on June 17. — X/MuneebFarrukh
Pakistan’s Noor Zaman and Nasir Iqbal at Individual Squash Championships in Sarawak, Malaysia on June 17. — X/MuneebFarrukh

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Noor Zaman and Nasir Iqbal registered convincing victories in their respective opening matches at the Asian Individual Squash Championships in Sarawak, Malaysia, according to a press release issued on Monday.

Noor overcame Singapore’s Aaron-Jon Widjaja Liang 3-1 with game scores of 11-7, 6-11, 11-6, 11-3, while Nasir cruised past South Korea’s Jaejin Yoo in straight sets, winning 11-5, 11-2, 11-4.

Both players will be in action again on Wednesday in the third round of the tournament.

Published in Dawn, June 18th, 2025

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