Squash
Welcome to the Pakistan Squash Federation
Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF) is the national governing of sport of Squash in the Country. The Federation is affiliated with the World Squash Federation (WSF) and the Asian Squash Federation (ASF).
Squash is the only individual sport in which Pakistan has made her presence felt at the international level. Ever since her debut in 1950, Pakistan has remained among the top squash playing countries of the world. The man who put Pakistan on the squash map of the world was Hashim Khan, who descended on the squash scene in 1950 to baffle the world with his artistry, wizardry and amazing speed on the squash court. He went on to found a dynasty which dominated the squash world for nearly three decades. The names of such great maestros as brother Azam Khan, cousin Roshan Khan, nephew Mohibullah, Qamar Zaman, Jahangir Khan (son of Roshan Khan) and Jansher Khan, have adorned the Squash firmament during the last thirty-odd years.
Presently, Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman is the President, Group Captain Amir Nawaz is the Honorary Secretary and Flight Lieutenant Ahmed Sikander Mayo is the Honorary Treasurer of the Federation.
1. Squash was almost unknown as a game till about the middle of 20th century. At the time of participation of India which saw the birth of Pakistan as an independent country, the only international squash tournament was the British Open held in London each year. Its winner carried the title of World Champion. Pakistan has ruled the world of squash for more than four decades.
2. Pakistan Squash Federation came under the umbrella of Pakistan Air Force in early 70s along with formation of Asian Squash Federation in early 80s. Since then, the PAF has been tremendously contributing for the promotion of Squash in the country.
3. The Asian Squash Federation was established after the successful journey of Great Hashim Khan from PAF Base Peshawar to England. Mr Hashim Khan was merely a ball picker at PAF Officers’ Mess Peshawar but had high aims with firm determination for making his dreams true of being World Champion. During Pakistan Professional Squash Championship in 1949 at Kakul, Mr Hashim Khan lifted the title amongst 32 participants with his stunning performance where Commandant PMA Kakul (Brig Ingall) admired the action-packed Hashim and was confident that he was good enough to compete in the British Open.
4. When the information passed to then Air Force Chief about Hashim Khan’s slick performance, he further supported his case and finally at the age of 37 years, Mr Hashim Khan reached London in 1951 on a chartered PAF plane. As he belonged from a very humble background with very limited resources, the young officers of PAF contributed for his participation. In his first international appearance, Hashim Khan won the prestigious British Open at England. His consecutive victory in British Open continued till 1956 and in 1958. By joining Mr Roshan Khan in 1957 as World Champion, this journey was followed with the stunning efforts by Azam Khan, Roshan Khan, Mohibullah (Snr), Qamar Zaman, Jahangir Khan and the unmatchable Jansher Khan.
5. The highlights of our major projects with prominent achievements are elaborated below.
Champions from Pakistan
1. Hashim Khan 1951-56, 58 7 Years
2. Roshan Khan 1957 1 Year
3. Azam Khan 1959-62 4 Years
4. Mohibullah Khan 1963 1 Year
5. Qamar Zaman 1975 1 Year
6. Jahangir Khan 1981-85, 88 6 Years
7. Jansher Khan 1987, 1989, 1990, 1992-96 8 Years
INTERNATIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
World Open (individual) Squash Championships:
- Mr Jahangir Khan won the World Open Squash Championship title for 6 times in 1981, 82, 83, 84, 85 and 1988.
- Mr Jansher Khan won the World Open Squash Championship title for 8 times in 1987, 89, 90, 92, 93, 94, 95 and 96.
World Junior Squash Team Championships:
Pakistan won 5 championships out of the total 19 championships from 1980 to 2016.
World Mens’ Team Championships:
- Pakistan won 5 championships out of the total 24 championships from 1967 to 2013.
Asian Junior Squash Team Championships:
- Pakistan won 13 championships out of the total 17 championships from 1983 to 2015.
Asian Senior Squash Championships:
- Pakistan won 14 championships out of the total 18 championships from 1981 to 2016.
South Asian Games:
- 10th South Asian Federation Games 2006, Sri Lanka. Mansoor Zaman won Gold medal and Aamir Atlas won Silver medal in Individual Events. Pakistan won Gold Medal in Team Event as well.
- 11th South Asian Games 2011, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Aamir Atlas won one Gold medal and Farhan Mehboob won one Silver medal in the Individual Event
- 12th South Asian Games, 2016, Guahatti (India). Nasir Iqbal won Gold Medal whereas Farhan Zaman won Silver Medal in Men Individual Event. Similarly, Maria Toor won Silver Medal and Sadia Gul won Bronze Medal in Women Individual Event.
- Pakistan Team won Silver Medal in Men Team Championship.
Mission Page
The mission of the Pakistan Squash Federation is to develop and promote the game of Squash in Pakistan. Revival of international squash to the country is an important agenda of PSF which is mainly focused through organizing high prize money tournaments along with bringing foreign players. The PSF also supports the Olympic movement for inclusion of Squash in the Olympic Games.
Pakistan Squash Federation
The role and objectives of Pakistan Squash Federation is to promote the game of Squash in Pakistan, to uphold the rules of the game of squash adopted by the World Squash Federation, to ensure observance of these rules in all national and international competitions, to organize and control national and international tournaments and to coordinate activities in respect of the game of squash within the country.
Squash Management
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President |
Office: 0092-51-9249070 |
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Honorary Secretary |
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Honorary Treasurer |
Office: 0092-51-9249070 |
Constitution
Squash Hall Of Fame
Name
Hashim Khan
Details:
- Won the “British Open” title for seven times between 1951 and 1958. Consecutive winners for five years from 1951 to 1955.
- In 1942, he became a squash coach at one of the British Air Force officers’ mess.
- In 1944, he won the first All-of-India Squash Championship in Bombay, and successfully defended this title for the next two years.
- In 1949, he won the first Pakistan Squash Championship.
- Pride of Performance 1958.
- Tamgha-e-Quaid-e-Azam 1959
- Hashim has also won five British Professional Championship titles, three US Open titles and three Canadian Open titles.
- Pride of Performance 2007
Gallery
Squash Hall Of Fame
Name
Roshan Khan
Details:
- Won the “British Open” title in 1957. His son Dr. Jahangir Khan became the world’s leading squash player in 1980s.
- In 1949, Roshan Khan won the inaugural “Pakistan Open” title. Thereby, this title was won for three consecutive times from 1951 and 1953.
- Won the “US Open” title three times.
- Won the “Canadian Open” twice.
- Pride of Performance 1960
Gallery
Squash Hall Of Fame
Name
Mr. Qamar Zaman
Details:
- Won the “Pakistan Junior Squash Championship” in 1968.
- In 1973, he reached the semi-finals in “British Amateur Championship” held in UK. That was his first trip.
- Won the “British Open” title in 1975.
- Runner-up in “British Open” title four times in 1978, 1979, 1980 and 1984.
- Runner-up in “World Open” title four times in 1976, 1979, 1980 and 1984.
- Pride of Performance 1984
Gallery
Squash Hall Of Fame
Name
Dr. Jahangir Khan
Details:
- Dr. Jahangir Khan, the Squash legend, achieved exceptional heights in the sport of Squash by winning:-
- Won the World Amateur title at the age of fifteen in 1979.
- In 1981, became the youngest ever winner of the World Open Championship held in Toronto. Same year he collected his first “British Open” titleat the age of twenty only.
- Pride of Performance 1982.
- Hilal-i-Imtiaz 1989
Gallery
National Record
Following players stands at No 1 in the National Ranking of January, 2017:
* Usman Nadeem from Punjab Boys Under-11
* Tayyab Rauf from Punjab Boys Under-13
* Farhan Hashmi from Punjab Boys Under-15
* Oan Abbas from Punjab Boys Under-17
* Mansoor Zaman from KP Boys Under-19
* Farhan Zaman from PAF Men Senior
* Amna Fayaz from Sindh Girls Under-15
* Madina Zaffar from SNGPL Girls Under-19
* Sammer Anjum from WAPDA Women Senior
