IPC Minister Rana Sanaullah awards Rs4 million to squash champions
Federal Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination Rana Sanaullah Khan distributed Rs4 million in cash awards to Pakistan's four men's squash players on Wednesday in Islamabad.
Ceremony details and prize amounts
The award distribution took place at the Pakistan Sports Board headquarters. Minister Rana Sanaullah Khan presented Rs1 million to each of the four gold medalists. The recipients are Noor Zaman, Muhammad Asim Khan, Nasir Iqbal and Ashab Irfan. This total sum of Rs4 million recognizes their victory at the 23rd Asian Team Squash Championships held from November 3 to 7.
Final match scores and results
In the final, Pakistan won the men's team gold medal by defeating South Korea 2-0. Noor Zaman defeated Jeongmin Ryu with scores of 11-5, 11-7 and 13-11. Muhammad Asim Khan beat Seojin Oh to seal the championship with scores of 11-6, 11-5 and 11-4. The tournament was hosted at the Mushaf Squash Complex in Islamabad.
Officials present and other outcomes
Secretary Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani and PSB director general Yawar Hussain attended the ceremony alongside Group Captain Amir Nawaz. Hong Kong China defeated Malaysia 2-1 to claim the women's gold medal while South Korea took silver in the men's event. The officials praised the team for demonstrating national pride through their dedication and discipline during the competition.
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- Express Tribune
- Associated Press of Pakistan
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