Karachi: The inaugural Under-23 World Squash Championships 2025 witnessed a thrilling day of semifinal matches, with homegrown talent Noor Zaman securing a spot in the men’s final. Zaman delivered a commanding performance against Malaysia’s Ameeshenraj Chandran, clinching a decisive 3-0 victory. Chandran was forced to retire due to injury, allowing Zaman to advance.

In other semifinal results, Egypt’s Kareem El Torkey triumphed over compatriot Ibrahim Elkabbani, securing his place in the men’s final against Zaman. El Torkey overcame a challenging start to win 3-1, showcasing resilience in a match lasting 60 minutes.

In the plate event semifinals, Pakistan celebrated further successes. Muhammad Ammad and Amna Fayyaz both advanced to their respective finals. Fayyaz defeated fellow Pakistani Mariam Malik convincingly with a 3-0 victory, while Ammad’s path to the finals marks an impressive campaign.

The final matches are set to take place with high anticipation. Egypt’s Fayrouz Abouelkheir will face Hong Kong’s Chan Sin Yuk in the women’s final, while the men’s final will feature a showdown between El Torkey and Zaman.

The plate event finals will see Fayyaz compete against Sri Lanka’s Yeheni Kuruppu, and Ammad will go up against Canada’s Karim Michael. These matches are scheduled for earlier in the day, with the main finals following in the afternoon.

The tournament’s concluding day promises intense competition and potential triumphs for the Pakistani players, with local supporters eagerly awaiting the outcomes.