In a remarkable display of domination at the Asian Games 2023 squash competition, the Pakistan men's side continued their stellar performance by clinching a resounding victory in their last group match against Kuwait.
The Pakistan team, comprising Asim Khan, Noor Zaman, and Nasir Iqbal, demonstrated their skill and determination to secure a flawless group stage record.
In the final group match, Pakistan triumphed over Kuwait with an impressive 3-0 victory. Asim Khan set the tone for the team's success by defeating Abdullah Almezayen in a closely contested match, with scores of 11-9, 11-7, and 11-9.
Noor Zaman followed suit, showcasing his exceptional skills as he overcame Ammar Al Tamimi with a scoreline of 11-7, 11-6, 6-11, and 13-11.
The most thrilling encounter of the day came from Nasir Iqbal, who battled fiercely against Falah Mohammad. Nasir emerged victorious after a gripping contest, with scores of 11-6, 11-8, 8-11, 9-11 and 11-0
With this remarkable win, Pakistan concluded the group stage undefeated, showcasing their dominance in the competition. Their outstanding performance has already earned them a coveted spot in the semi-finals of the men's team event at the Asian Games squash tournament.
Yesterday, Pakistan emerged victorious against arch-rivals India, securing a spot in the semi-finals with a 2-1 victory. Pakistan had also secured convincing wins against Singapore, Nepal, and Qatar highlighting their dominance in the tournament.
As Pakistan advances to the semi-finals, the nation can now anticipate a medal in squash at the Asian Games with at least a bronze medal since losing semi-finalists get one each.