Pakistani teen wins British Junior Open Squash Championship

Pakistan's Sohail Adnan has won the British Junior Open Squash Championship 2024, securing the Under-13 title for the country after 18 years.

According to reports, Adnan defeated Egypt's top seed, Moiz Tamir Al-Mughazi, in the final of the category after five full games.

At one point, the Pakistani teen was down by 2-1, but made a brilliant comeback and won the match by 3-2. His winning score in the final was 11-5, 5-11, 6-11, 11-7, 11-5.

Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman (PCB) Mohsin Naqvi congratulated Adnan on winning the title.

"Sohail Adnan brought glory to Pakistan by winning the championship. He raised the green crescent flag after 18 years by winning the British Junior Open Squash; his victory is an honour for Pakistan," he said.

Nasir Iqbal was the last Pakistani to win the British Junior Under-13 title in 2007.