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References
- ↑ Henkin, Mitchel (1979-02-12). "Khan Wins Squash Tourney". Washington Post. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
- ↑ Dinerman, Rob (September 2001). "The Khan Family, A Squash Dynasty". Squash Talk. Archived from the original on 27 May 2019. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
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