Pakistan’s squash resurgence continues as two of its brightest talents, Noor Zaman and Muhammad Asim Khan, step onto the global stage at the 2025 PSA World Squash Championship in Chicago.
The tournament, running from May 9 to 18 at the University Club of Chicago, features 128 players from 27 countries competing for a $600,000 prize pool.
At just 21, Noor Zaman has already made significant strides in the squash world. In April 2025, he clinched the Under-23 World Squash Championship in Karachi, overcoming a two-game deficit to defeat Egypt’s Karim El Torkey in a thrilling five-set final. This victory marked him as a promising talent in international squash.
Noor, the grandson of squash legend Qamar Zaman, has shown consistent performance on the PSA Tour, securing titles like the CAS Serena Hotels International and the Liverpool Cricket Club Open. Currently ranked No. 60 globally, he enters the PSA World Squash Championship as a qualifier, set to face Qatar’s Abdullah Al-Tamimi in the first round.
Muhammad Asim Khan, Pakistan’s top-ranked player, also brings experience and recent success to the championship. In September 2024, he won his first PSA World Tour title at the Charlottesville Open, defeating top-seeded Nick Wall of England in a four-game final. This victory has bolstered his confidence as he prepares to face France’s Auguste Dussourd in the opening round.
Asim has been a key player for Pakistan in team events, contributing to victories in the World Team Squash Championship, where Pakistan secured wins against teams like Italy and Hong Kong.
While the PSA World Squash Championship features top seeds like Egypt’s Ali Farag and Mostafa Asal, both Noor and Asim aim to make their mark. Their participation not only highlights their individual talents but also signifies Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to reclaim its historic prominence in the squash world.
As the PSA World Squash Championship unfolds, fans and analysts alike will be watching to see how these Pakistani players perform against the world’s best, hoping for a resurgence of the nation’s storied squash legacy.