ISLAMABAD, Feb 1: A 11-member strong Pakistan contingent left here for Hong Kong on Wednesday to participate in the 13th Asian Junior Squash Championship to be played there from February 3 to 10.

Pakistan squash team comprise four boys and as many girls in addition to three officials and will figure in both the team and individual events.

The boys team comprises Farhan Mehboob, Waqar Mehboob, Farzan Rasheed and Shohaib Hassan while Zoya Khalid, Maria Toor Pakay, Aliya Sarfraz and Roshna Mehboob are the members of the girls squad.

Adnan Asad is the manager and Fahim Gul the coach for the event.

During the championship, the Annual General Meeting of Asian Squash Federation will also be convened on February 9. Air Vice Marshal Inamullah Khan, Senior Vice President Pakistan Squash Federation, will represent Pakistan at the AGM.—APP

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