This 18-Year Old Pakistani Just Made International Squash History And We're So Proud

By Ather Ahmed | 2 Jun, 2017

So while everyone was wondering about the smell in Karachi, Sahir Lodhi’s nervous breakdown and Amir Liaqut handing out jets as prizes, this guy was making Pakistan relevant again in the world of squash.

 

His name is Ahsan Ayaz and he just made it to the top 100 in international squash ranking.

There was once a time when Pakistan dominated the world of Squash with the likes of Jahangir Khan and Jansher Khan

Source: the-south-asian.com

 

Source: pakistanconnections.com

 

Ahsan could very well bring back Pakistan’s long lost glory in squash

While other squash players have relegated themselves to low-prized international events, Ahsan has stuck his ground competing at high profile events.

 

And the best part is, hes only 18 years old right now. He still has a lot of years to peak

Ahsan started out with PSA-5 events

 

He has participated in the $5000 Hampshire Open in March 22-26

Source: qatar-tribune.com

 

In the $5000 Amsterdam Open  he reached the semifinals.

Last month Ahsan entered into the $15,000 Tring Open from  and managed to qualify for the semi-finals

Source: khilari.com.pk

 

The latest event Ahsan played was the $10,000 Welsh Open wherein he dropped in the quarter finals losing to the eventual winner

Source:APP

 

Ahsan is receiving nothing but love from his countrymen

 

Ahsan, you make us proud.

 


Cover image via: khilari.com.pk

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