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Pakistan squash performance at 2026 Asian Games

Overview

Pakistani squash players Muhammad Ashab Irfan and Noor Zaman advanced to the semifinals of the men’s singles competition at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan. Irfan’s victory over India’s Veer Chotrani marked the first time a Pakistani player reached the squash semifinals at the Asian Games since 2010. While the mixed doubles pair of Muhammad Asim Khan and Mehwish Ali was eliminated in the quarterfinals, the individual successes of Irfan and Zaman guaranteed Pakistan at least one medal.

Following their semifinal losses to Abhay Singh of India and Eain Yow Ng of Malaysia, respectively, both players secured bronze medals. In a third-place classification match to determine final rankings, Noor Zaman defeated teammate Muhammad Ashab Irfan with a score of 3-0.

Entities

Asian Games · Noor Zaman · Pakistan · Veer Chotrani · Nagoya Kinjo Futo Arena

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Noor Zaman wins bronze in Asian Games squash singles

    Noor Zaman defeated teammate Mohammad Ashab Irfan 3-0 in the men’s squash singles third-place playoff to claim third position at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan.

  2. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Pakistan squash players reach Asian Games semifinals

    Pakistan’s Muhammad Ashab Irfan and Noor Zaman have reached the squash semifinals at the 2026 Asian Games, securing at least one medal for the country.

Sources

arabnews.pk · arynews.tv · dailytimes.com.pk · dnanews.com.pk · en.etemaaddaily.com · pakistanpost.pk · psaworldtour.com