Pakistan Squash History and BioGraphy
Importance and Ruling Era of Squash in Pakistan
Squash is a sport in which Pakistani players have ruled the world for half a century. If squash is removed from the world of sports, then nothing is left. Jahangir Khan, Jan Sher Khan, Qamar Zaman, and Mohibullah will be written in golden letters in history.
The United States Ricketts Association was formed in 1907 and the World Squash Federation in 1967 to spread the sport worldwide. Today the Squash Federation has 175 members worldwide. The International Olympic Committee recognizes the governing body of the Squash Federation. Despite being a member of 175 countries, squash has never been a part of the Olympic Games.
Pakistani players maintain their dominance over world squash for half a century World Championships British Open Asian Champions Towards Half a Century Holds Many International Awards for Half a Century From 1982 to 1997.
Pakistan had 16 years of the golden rule in squash courts. Jahangir Khan broke all previous records by winning the British Open Championship 8 times from 1982 to 1992. In 1992, the great player of Pakistan, Jan Sher Khan, defeated his compatriot Jahangir Khan and won the title of British Open.
Sher Khan equaled Hashim Khan’s record by winning the Open Championship 6 times from 1992 to 1997. Pakistan set a unique record by winning the World Open 14 times in squash. Winning the World Open Championship first and setting an invincible unique record. Pakistanis were nine times runners up in squash Qamar Zaman 4 times Jahangir Khan 3 times Jan Sher Khan and Mohibullah once
Seven squash champions from the same city, Peshawar, ruled the squash world for 50 years and made Pakistan famous worldwide, including Jan Sher Khan, Mohibullah Sir, Azam Khan, Jahangir Khan Hashim Khan, Roshan. Khan and Qamar Zaman khan.
This is very difficult to discuss the great contribution of all of these in a single article. More or less, these all belong to the same family. Their family roots Coolidge with each other. However, it is impossible to discuss their complete history in a single article. But it is not a bad idea to look at their key successes. So let’s move according to the timeline.
Do remember this is only a glimpse. These individuals are such big personalities that many books can be written on their contributions. Generally for sports and specifically for squash.
Hashim Khan
Hashim Khan, a Pakistani squash player, was born in Peshawar on July 1, 1914. He is a seven-time squash champion in eight years as the winner of the British Open, then considered the biggest world tournament in the sport.
Azam Khan
Azam Khan Born on April 20, 1926, in Peshawar, Azam Khan was the best Pakistani squash player who won the British Open four times between 1959 and 1962. Azam Khan died in London on March 29, 2020, at the age of 93
Roshan Khan
Roshan Khan was born in Peshawar on November 26, 1929. He died in Karachi on January 6, 2006. He was one of the best squash players in Pakistan. Was named. His son Jahangir Khan was the world’s leading squash player in the 1980s.
Mohibullah Khan
Mohibullah Khan is a former World Squash Champion from Pakistan, often referred to as “Mo Khan.” He was one of the key players in the sport in the 1970s. I was a runner-up. Their biggest victory was the 1963 British Open victory. Mohibullah Khan has won many international squash championships all over the world. Mohibullah Khan was a very fast and powerful player. The power of his shots was extraordinary.
Qamar Zaman
Qamar Zaman is a former Pakistani squash player born on April 11, 1952. He was one of the prominent players in the sport during the 1970s and 1980s. Their biggest victory was winning the British Open in 1975. Since then, Qamar has reached the final of the British Open four more times. He was a runner-up with Hunt in 1978, 1979, and 1980 and Jahangir Khan in 1984. He was also a four-time runner-up at the World Open, losing to Hunt in the 1976, 1979, and 1980 finals.
Jahangir Khan:
Jahangir Khan was born on December 10, 1963. Former World No. 1 professional Pakistani squash player. He won the World Open six times and the British Open ten times. Jahangir Khan is considered to be the greatest squash player ever. He won many awards for his ability and best performance. In 1981, at the age of 17, Jahangir defeated Jeff Hunt of Australia to become the youngest winner of the World Open.
Jan Sher Khan:
Jan Sher Khan was born on June 15, 1969, in Peshawar. He is a former World No. 1 professional Pakistani squash player. He won the World Open eight times and the British Open six times during his career. Jan Sher retired from the squash team in September 2002. Jan Sher Khan was the National Head Squash Coach from 2010 to 2012. Then from 2010 to 2012, he was also the Advisor to the President of the Pakistan Squash Federation.
The Current Situation of Squash in Pakistan
There are many reasons why squash is declining in Pakistan these days. The squash federation lacks a policy of power struggle, and squash is one of the most difficult sports in which fitness is of paramount importance. There is a shortage of standard squash courts where our youth can get training, and the media is not playing its role in promoting this sport which is why this sport is declining in Pakistan. Japan and Korea, which are also easy contenders.
Jan Sher, who has won the World Open record eight times and the British Open six times, discussed a plan to restore and improve the quality of squash in the country.
Discussing the plan, Jan Sher said that Pakistan has immense talent in squash. Our players are second to none in terms of skills, but their physical fitness has not reached the world standard. The plan includes better organization and discipline and more efforts to reach the global level again.
Jan Sher says that Pakistan has all the tools to make it a big name in squash. “We have a lot of talent, but we need to focus. I am sure that we will soon start producing squash champions. The game of squash requires consistent hard work and training. There is no room for negligence in this game. We have to make our players tough physically and mentally.