PSF to hold $15,000 Pakistan Squash Circuit I from 26th August
The Pakistan Squash Federation is set to organise the Pakistan International Squash Tournament from Aug 26 to 30 here at Mushaf Squash Complex, Islamabad.
The Pakistan Squash Federation is set to organise the Pakistan International Squash Tournament from Aug 26 to 30 here at Mushaf Squash Complex, Islamabad.
The tournament carries a prize money of $10,000 for the men’s event and $5,000 for the women’s version. The event is recognised by the Professional Squash Association (PSA) and therefore help Pakistani players to improve their international ranking.
Tayyab Aslam is top seed in men’s category while Farhan Mehboob, Farhan Zaman, Asim Khan, Israr Ahmed, Ammad Fareed and others will also exhibit their prowess during the event.
Wildcards were also given to junior players to learn from the seniors. In $5000 ladies event, Madina Zafar is top seed and veteran Muqaddas Ashraf second seed. These events will help us make the best combinations for upcoming events including South Asian Games,” Tahir concluded.
An official said that the PSF has been granted special permission by the PSA to allow only Pakistani players in this championship so that they could improve their ranking.
He said that in the next few months, a similar tournament will be held in Karachi.
