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Pakistan’s Azan Ali triumphs Scottish Junior Open 2024

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EDINBURGH: Pakistani squash expert Azan Ali Khan won the Under-17 title at the Scottish Junior Open Championship 2024 in Edinburgh.

Azan defeated Leandro Vaghel of Switzerland in the final, dedicating his victory to out-of-school children in Pakistan.

Prime Minister Youth Programme Chairman Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan congratulated Azan, his coach, team manager and the nation on this remarkable achievement. Players from 22 countries including Canada, UK, Italy, Egypt and the US participated in the event.

Azan is now set to compete in the British Open World Junior Squash Championship scheduled for January 2-6 in Birmingham. Pakistan’s leading charity Muslim Hands and the Prime Minister Youth Programme are providing full support to the young champion.

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