Jahangir Khan is a former professional Pakistani squash player. He won the World Open title six times, and the British Open title ten times (1982–1991). Jahangir Khan is widely regarded as the greatest squash player of all time, and one of the greatest sportsmen in Pakistan history. From 1981 to 1986, Khan was unbeaten and during that time won 555 consecutive matches – the longest winning streak by any athlete in top-level professional sport as recorded by Guinness World Records.
Jansher Khan PP SI HI NI is a former World No. 1 professional Pakistani squash player. During his career, he won the World Open a record eight times, and the British Open six times. Jansher Khan is widely regarded as one of the greatest squash players of all time. Ranked number 1 in the world for a decade, from January 1988 till January 1998, Jansher Khan retired in the year 2001. He was troubled by back, knee and groin injuries throughout his career. During his career, he won PSA Professional 293 matches out of total 331, PSA Professional Tour Finals 99 out of 118 and from 1990 until 1996 in 81 matches he was unbeaten for a record six years; this was the longest winning matches streak in top-level professional sports as recorded by Guinness World Records.
Joshna Chinappa is an Indian professional squash player. She reached a career-high world ranking of World No. 10 in July 2016. She was the first Indian to win the British Junior Squash Championship title in 2005 in the under-19 category and was also the youngest Indian women's national champion. She is the current record-holder of most national championship wins, with 18 titles. In 2024, she was awarded India's fourth-highest civilian honour, the Padma Shri, by the Government of India.
Chris Dittmar is an Australian sports commentator who was formerly the World No. 1-ranked men's squash player.
Hashim Khan was a squash player from Pakistan. He won the British Open Squash Championships a total of seven times, from 1951 to 1956, and then again in 1958. Khan was the patriarch of the Khan squash family, which dominated the sport from the 1950s through the 1980s.
Mohibullah Khan is a former world squash champion from Pakistan. He was one of the game's leading players in the 1970s, reaching a career-high ranking of World No. 2. He was runner-up at the inaugural World Open in 1976, and at the British Open in 1976, losing on both occasions to Australia's Geoff Hunt.
Qamar Zaman is a former squash player from Pakistan. He was one of the leading players in the game of Squash during the 1970s and 1980s. His biggest triumph was winning the British Open Squash Championships in 1975. He is referred to as 'The Stroke Master'.
Sport in Pakistan is a significant part of Pakistani culture. Cricket is the most popular sport in Pakistan. Football has also gained popularity in recent years, and is the second most popular sport in the country. Field hockey is the national sport, and was popular for several decades, with some of Pakistan's greatest sporting accomplishments having taken place in this sport, along with squash. Polo and traditional sports like kabaddi and other well-known games are also played.
Nicholas MatthewOBE is a former English professional squash player who has won the two most prestigious tournaments in the professional game, the British Open and the World Open, three times each. He reached a career-high world ranking of World No. 1 in June 2010. His home club is Hallamshire Tennis and Squash Club in Sheffield which has named 'The Nick Matthew Showcourt' after him.
Aamir Atlas Khan is a Pakistani professional squash player and recipient of Pakistan highest civil award. He is the nephew of former world champion, Jansher Khan.
Squash is one of the most popular sports in Pakistan. Pakistan had hosted a number of international tournaments and has many professional training centers around the country. Pakistan reached its peak in the 1980s and 1990s during the reigns of Jahangir Khan and Jansher Khan. Both players won many laurels for the country. Jansher Khan won the World Open eight times and the British Open six times. He was ranked number 1 in the world for six years. Jahangir Khan is easily the greatest professional squash player of all time with an unofficial record of having 555-game winning streak. Between 1950 and 1997, Pakistan amassed over 30 British Open titles, 14 World Open titles and many more PSA professional titles.
Danish Atlas Khan is a Top Professional squash player from Pakistan.He is a recipient of Pakistan's one of the highest Civil Award Tamgha-e-Imtiaz He is the nephew of former World Squash Champion Mr Jansher Khan.
Saddam Hussain is a Pakistani professional footballer who last played as a defensive midfielder for Oman First Division club Salalah SC. He also captained the Pakistan national team.
Mazen Hesham is a professional squash player who represents Egypt. He reached a career-high world ranking of World No. 7 in June 2023.
Squash is a popular recreational sport in India and it is gaining popularity as a competitive sport. It is governed by the Squash Rackets Federation of India. The India men's national squash team has participated in three quarter finals of the World Team Squash Championships since 1967.
The 1984 PSA Men's Hamdard World Open Squash Championship is the men's edition of the 1984 World Open, which serves as the individual world championship for squash players. The event took place in Karachi in Pakistan from 28 November to 3 December 1984. Jahangir Khan won his fourth consecutive World Open title, defeating Qamar Zaman in the final.
Saadullah Khan is a Pakistani professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder. He is currently a free agent. Although his favored position is that of a playmaker, he can also be deployed as a striker or winger.
Noorena Shams is a Pakistani sportsperson. She is a professional squash player a cyclist, and a cricketer.
Diya Women Football Club, also referred to as Diya WFC, Diya FC, Diya, Diya Women FC, or DWFC, is a Pakistani women's association football and futsal club based in Karachi. Diya means lamp in Urdu. It is the country's oldest women's football club, established in 2002. Diya WFC has no affiliation to any men's club.
The 2023 Men's World Junior Squash Championships was held in Melbourne, Australia. The event took place from 18 to 29 July 2023.
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