Lahore: The inaugural Under-23 World Squash Championships 2025 witnessed a remarkable performance by Noor Zaman, who has successfully advanced to the finals. The home champion secured his place by defeating Malaysian player Ameeshenraj Chandran in a decisive 3-0 victory, with Chandran retiring due to injury.

In the men’s semifinals, Zaman’s triumph was marked by commanding scores of 11-6, 11-2, and 6-4, wrapping up the match in 21 minutes. He will now face Egypt’s Kareem El Torkey, who defeated compatriot Ibrahim Elkabbani 3-1 in a 60-minute contest.

The tournament also saw the conclusion of the plate event semifinals, bringing favorable outcomes for Pakistan. Muhammad Ammad has progressed to the Men’s Plate Final, while Amna Fayyaz emerged victorious against fellow Pakistani Mariam Malik, securing a spot in the Women’s Plate Final with a 3-0 scoreline.

Upcoming matches include the Women’s Final between Egypt’s Fayrouz Abouelkheir and Hong Kong’s Chan Sin Yuk, scheduled for 1645 hours. The Men’s Final, featuring Zaman against El Torkey, will follow at 1700 hours.

The Plate Event Finals are set for earlier in the day, with Fayyaz facing Sri Lanka’s Yeheni Kuruppu at 1200 hours, and Ammad competing against Canada’s Karim Michael at 1245 hours.

As the tournament reaches its climax, anticipation builds for the final matches. The Pakistan Squash Federation extends its best wishes to the finalists, promising an electrifying conclusion to the championship.