Noor Zaman clinched the trophy after defeating Asad Ullah in the final of the All Pakistan National Junior Open Squash Championship played here at PAF Hashim Khan Squash Complex on Saturday. Secretary Irrigation Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Daud Khan was the chief guest on this occasion. Former World Champion Qamar Zaman, Executive Members and Nazim Nawa Khali Sajjad Khalil, Wazir Gul, Coaches Gulab Sher, Nazir Gul, Riaz Khan, Chief Referee Pakistan Squash Federation Munawar Zaman, officials, players and large number of spectators were also present.
Noor Zaman got the lead in the first set and marched into 5-2 and 7-2 but on the other hands Asadullah tied the tally 5-5 and 7-7 by hitting two consecutive nicks and as many drop shorts. When the tally was locked 7-7 and 8-8, this was Noor Zaman who raced up and won the first set by 11-9 before playing a 9-9 all. It was the third set in which both Noor Zaman and Asadullah played well and struggled hard for a single point that is why they were stretched to 12-10. Asad Ullah saved two set points before succumbed to the pressure of Noor Zaman and lost the set.
At the end, the chief guest gave away Rs.26500 and winner trophy to Noor Zaman while Rs.18500 and runners-up trophy to Asadullah.