Pakistan’s junior squash team earned a bronze medal at the 22nd Asian Junior Squash Team Championships 2025, following a challenging campaign that ended with a defeat to eventual champions South Korea in the semifinals.
Held at the Hong Kong Squash Centre, the tournament saw South Korea make history by winning their first-ever boys’ gold medal, while Hong Kong’s girls’ team claimed the title with a dominant win in the final.
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Although Pakistan showed great resilience throughout the competition, their journey ended in the semifinals against a formidable South Korean team, who delivered exceptional performances to secure a place in the final. Nevertheless, Pakistan bounced back to secure third place, adding another bronze medal to their collection at the prestigious Asian Junior Squash Championship.
In the final, South Korea made history by defeating Malaysia, with remarkable performances from Jooyoung Na and Yoo Jeong-uk, who battled through tough matches to bring their country its first Asian Junior Team Championship title.
Meanwhile, Hong Kong’s girls’ team triumphed over Malaysia to reclaim the title they last won in 2011. Kwong Ena and Cheung Tsz Ching led the charge with straight-set victories, clinching the gold on home soil.
While Pakistan fell short of making the final, their bronze medal finish solidifies their position as a strong contender in Asian junior squash. With a promising team and rising stars, they will aim to build on this result in upcoming championships.
