Fifteenth Chief of the Naval Staff International Squash Championship commenced in Karachi on Tuesday. Besides Pakistan, foreign players from four countries are participating in the international event. Commander Pakistan Fleet Vice Admiral Ovais Ahmed Bilgrami was the chief guest at the opening ceremony. During the tournament, twenty-four players are participating which include fifteen international players from Egypt, Hong Kong, Kuwait, the United States, and nine players from Pakistan. A total of 23 matches are being played. The inaugural match of the first round was played between Max Lee of Hong Kong and Zahir Shah of Pakistan and Max Lee was declared winner of the match
Radio Pakistan Karachi made this special report about this championship. It includes:
• An overview of Pakistan Navy Roshan Khan Jahangir Khan Squash Complex
• A Brief interview of Commander Kamran Ahmed,
• Comments by legendry player Jahangir Khan,
• Impression of players from Egypt.
• Brief Interviews of Pakistani Players participating in the tournament
The international players were very much satisfied with the hospitality of Pakistan and the security arrangements. They were hopeful to play matches in Pakistan in the future too. They also appreciated the Tournament’s arrangements.
Reporters:
Mamoona Shamil and Ayesha Farooq
OB Engineer: Farrukh Chishti