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's nothing better than achieving your goals whatever they might be. Climbing the ladders. #Newworldranking 95 pic.twitter.com/3p9qxTt4Ig
— Ahsan Ayaz (@ahsanayaz704) June 1, 2017
There was once a time when Pakistan dominated the world of Squash with the likes of Jahangir Khan and Jansher Khan
Ahsan could very well bring back Pakistan’s long lost glory in squash
Alhamdulillah Got another Big win Today by beating World ranked 52 #Todd Harity from #USA 3-1 in Quarters. #goAhsan pic.twitter.com/9HDhNd0ID4
— Ahsan Ayaz (@ahsanayaz704) May 12, 2017
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
I wanna go home like a shooting Star? #hereicomePakistan pic.twitter.com/GXV3edn4Ju
— Ahsan Ayaz (@ahsanayaz704) May 30, 2017
Ahsan started out with PSA-5 events
Always Give your best in the field what you like. You might face hurdles and haters but focus on Positives. #LoveSquash pic.twitter.com/XdopghE8tL
— Ahsan Ayaz (@ahsanayaz704) April 30, 2017
He has participated in the $5000 Hampshire Open in March 22-26
In the $5000 Amsterdam Open he reached the semifinals.
A hectic training session with coach Fahim Gul. To be on Court with him mean you are blessed. Thank you Coach #Squashlife #longwaytogo pic.twitter.com/voz0q0adr3
— Ahsan Ayaz (@ahsanayaz704) March 14, 2017
Last month Ahsan entered into the $15,000 Tring Open from and managed to qualify for the semi-finals
The latest event Ahsan played was the $10,000 Welsh Open wherein he dropped in the quarter finals losing to the eventual winner
Ahsan is receiving nothing but love from his countrymen
#AhsanAyaz You have made us proud???? We will inshallah see you #1 soon@ahsanayaz704 @mughalbha @Pagaldr @Xadeejournalist @MubashirZaidi pic.twitter.com/8SQxhZFn0C
— AHMAD ALI (@ahmadaley) June 1, 2017
A proud moment: ??
Pakistan's young squash player Ahsan Ayaz has made it to top ?in international squash ranking. ?@ahsanayaz704 pic.twitter.com/GD9JscqEbr— Danyal Gilani (@DanyalGilani) June 1, 2017
May Allah SWT bless you & continue your rise to keep Pakistan in the limelight, ameen, best wishes
— Ali Hafeez Azmat (@alihafeez) June 1, 2017
Well done
— Aslam Javed (@aslamjaved31) June 1, 2017
Ahsan, you make us proud.
Cover image via: khilari.com.pk