Pakistan’s rising squash talent Mehwish Ali has landed in hot water following a serious breach of conduct during the 32nd Asian Junior Squash Championship held in South Korea earlier this month.
The 17-year-old has been handed a six-month suspension by the Asian Squash Federation after an on-court incident that took place in the round of 16 match of the Girls U17 category. The eldest of the renowned “Ali Sisters” suffered a defeat at the hands of Hong Kong’s fifth seed, Chang Wai Lee, but it was her post-match behavior that triggered disciplinary action.
Eyewitness accounts and tournament officials confirmed that Mehwish Ali refused to shake hands with her opponent and instead made an offensive gesture toward Lee, a clear violation of the code of conduct that governs player behavior in international competition.
In response, the Asian Squash Federation acted swiftly, issuing a six-month ban, effectively ruling her out of all sanctioned events under its umbrella until early 2026.
This development is a major setback not only for Mehwish Ali’s burgeoning career, but also for Pakistan’s hopes in upcoming junior tournaments, where she had been tipped as a potential medalist. Known for her promising court craft, Mehwish had been one of the more talked-about names emerging from the national junior circuit in recent years.
However, Mehwish’s troubles are likely to worsen in the coming days. According to local sources, the Pakistan Squash Federation is preparing to initiate its own disciplinary proceedings.
For now, Mehwish Ali faces a critical period of reflection and rehabilitation — not just physically, but mentally and reputationally. With talent alone not enough to sustain a career in elite sport, the real test will be how the young star responds when she’s eventually eligible to return to the court.
Pakistani squash fans, meanwhile, will be hoping that this incident is a mere blip in the career of one of its most promising talents.
Everyone could have bad time, a break should be given to her. Yes attitude is important, but sometimes it is hard to control. Need samphthy, not criticism as she is very young to be sober at this age.
Rather our squash authority should provide her some counselling, they will chase her and put some nasty pressure on her.
Such behaviour from player Iis totally wrong. This is against sportsmanship. Win r lose is part of game.
No matter what age, no matter what circumstances, this behaviour is absolutely unacceptable, especially, from someone representing their country at such a high level. Kids get these things from the environment they are brought up in and its parents who are responsible in the end for such incidents. She should learn her lesson quickly and learn to be patient and humble, no matter how good of a player she is, otherwise things could go from bad to worse for her in the future.
Lol what a joke Pakistanis are so pathetic. Tbh why is pakistan trying to fit into different sports. Instead they should improve their failing cricket team
Very disappointed in your comment, I would highly suggest that you delete your comment.
First of all she is 16 very young and then secondly the opponent was also really rude with her in match and in sports everyone gets frustrated it’s normal but lol these media are such a negative worms they don’t see the achievements she have just watching the negative side of every player have u ever gave a player even a ticket for there tournament or any small thing u did for them lol just talking stuff that’s what u guys do …