ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Pakistan claimed the men’s championship at the 23rd Asian Team Squash Championships 2026 after defeating Korea 2-0 in the final at the Mushaf Squash Complex in Islamabad.
Noor Zaman and Muhammad Asim Khan delivered straight-game victories to secure the title for the hosts.
Noor Zaman defeated Korea’s Jeongmin Ryu 11-5, 11-7 and 13-11, while Muhammad Asim Khan overcame Seojin Oh 11-6, 11-5 and 11-4.
Pakistan finished with the gold medal, while Korea took silver. Malaysia and Hong Kong, China, shared the bronze medals. Iran secured fifth place, followed by Uzbekistan in sixth.
In the women’s event, Hong Kong, China, defeated defending champions Malaysia 2-1 to lift the trophy.
To Li Maham Tobe opened the scoring for Hong Kong with a 3-1 win over Lee Ee Xin Ying. Chan Sin Yuk then defeated Aina Amani by the same margin to secure the championship. Malaysia’s Yashmita Jadishkumar earned a point by beating Lee Ka Yi 3-1.
Pakistan’s women’s team finished fifth after losing 3-0 to Korea in the match for fourth place. Dami Kim, Mungyeong Heo and Hwayoung Eom won their respective matches against Sehrish Ali, Sana Bahadur and Mahnoor Ali.
Hong Kong, China, won the women’s gold medal, while Malaysia secured silver. Iran and Korea shared the bronze medals.
The closing ceremony was attended by Asian Squash Federation Vice President Adel Jasim Al-Ghareeb, who presented the prizes. Pakistan Squash Federation Senior Vice President Air Vice Marshal Sohail Akbar and vice presidents Qamar Zaman, Gogi Alauddin and Jansher Khan were also present.
