ISLAMABAD – Aamir Atlas (Pakistan) won the final of FMC 17th Asian Individual Squash Championship, 2013 by defeating Abdullah Al-Mezayne (Kuwait) with game score of 11/9, 11/3, 11/8, in a one-sided match, played at Mushaf Squash Complex, Islamabad today.

Speaking to a private news agency, Khan said his victory was the result of his hard work and he was happy to have won a title for Pakistan.

“I am very happy and I am sure that after this victory, squash in Pakistan will see better days,” Khan said. The twenty-two year old had earlier said that he had the home advantage and was using it to his benefit.

“I knew I had advantage of home glass court and crowd, and I took advantage of both,” he said.

He added that his expectations before the start of the tournament were low because he had just recovered from an injury; however, his goal was to win the Asian title for which he worked hard.

In the ladies final Annie Au (Hong Kong) beat Low Wee Wern (Malaysia) with the game score of 5/11, 11/8, 11/7, 11/1 and won the championship.

Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force who is also president of Pakistan Squash Federation, was the Chief Guest on the occasion. He awarded prizes and trophies among the winners of the championship.

The 17th Asian Individual Squash Championship was played at Mushaf Squash Complex, Islamabad in both Men and Women events.

The tournament was jointly organized by Punjab Squash Association and FMC. Top ranking players from 09 countries participated in the tournament.

Courtesy: PAKISTAN TODAY