Islamabad: The Pakistan men's squash team has secured a place in the finals of the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, after a closely contested semifinal against Hong Kong, China. The team emerged victorious with a 2-1 win, setting the stage for a gold medal match against the winner of the India vs. Malaysia semifinal.

According to Pakistan Squash Federation, the semifinal match, held on October 1, 2026, was marked by a decisive performance from Nasir Iqbal, who clinched the final match against his Hong Kong opponent Lai. Iqbal's victory came after a hard-fought battle that concluded with scores of 10-12, 11-3, 11-9, and 14-12. The earlier matches saw Hong Kong's Lau defeating Pakistan's Noor Zaman 3-1, while Pakistan's Muhammad Ashab Irfan secured a 3-0 win over Hong Kong's Leung C.

As the team prepares for the gold medal final, Pakistan's performance has already been hailed as historic, with the nation eagerly anticipating the outcome of the final match.