Mahnoor Ali, Harmas Raja emerges as champions at US Junior Squash Open

Mahnoor Ali and Muhammad Harmas Ali Raja from Pakistan emerged victorious at the US Junior Squash Open, claiming the under-13 and under-11 titles respectively at the Arlen Specter US Squash Center.

Mahnoor Ali, ranked as Asia's second-best under-13 player, defeated Egypt's Linda Elsayed 11-8, 12-10 in the first two rounds.

Although she faced a setback in the third set, losing 5-11, she staged a strong comeback in the fourth set, winning 11-6.

This remarkable achievement made her the first Pakistani to win the under-13 title at the US Junior Squash Open.

Mahnoor remained undefeated throughout the tournament, which was attended by over 1,200 participants from 40 countries. 

“Her journey is a testament to the power of passion, perseverance, and hard work. Mahnoor’s victory is more than just a win,” said her sponsor foundation, Bilquis Abdur Razzak Dawood Foundation.

“She has not only made her mark on the global stage but has also brought immense pride to the nation,” its post read on Instagram.

Meanwhile, Raja secured victory against USA's Archibald Anolik with a similar scoreline of 11-3, 11-5, and 11-7 in all three rounds.

Raja maintained his winning streak throughout the entire competition. With his masterful performance, he has been honored as the top under-11 player in Asia.