Pakistan To Get World Squash Champion In 3 Years: Aamir.

LAHORE -- Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF) Senior Vice President Air Marshal Aamir Masood has said that the federation is trying its best to get a world champion in next three years.

Aamir Masood said this during the inauguration ceremony of National Junior Squash Championship Circuit-II at Mushaf Squash Complex Islamabad on Monday. PSF Secretary Wing Commander Armghan Aziz, squash legend Qamar Zaman and other dignitaries were also present on the occasion.

Talking to media persons, Air Marshal Amir Masood said: 'We have quality junior players, who are capable of emerging as world champions and the PSF is providing maximum support to these talented youngsters as they are future of Pakistan squash. But we will not compromise on the discipline and fitness of the players.'

He lauded the wonderful performance of Noor Zaman, who won the Asian Junior Championship title, proved that there is no shortage of talent in the country's youth.

'The ideal age of the player to become a world champion in squash is 20 to 22 years. We are trying to make a pool of young players and also trying to hire a foreign coach to improve the players' skills and fitness.' Highlighting the federation's efforts, which is providing extensive support and the best available facilities to the players, the PSF Senior Vice President said: 'We haven't won the world junior tie in 36 years but now we are hoping to win world junior title and change the history,' he concluded.

Earlier, Air Marshal Amir Masood, Senior Vice President, Pakistan Squash Federation, also inaugurated the National Junior Squash Championship Circuit-II, which is being participated 263 junior players from across the country in different age group...

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