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LAHORE: Top seed Salman Khalil clinched the title at the K2 Squash PSA Challenger 15K Championship at the K2 Squash Club in USA.
The Professional Squash Association (PSA) event attracted top-ranked players from across the globe, reinforcing the sport’s expanding international footprint and elevating its profile in North America.
In a gripping final, Salman Khalil defeated 8th seed Finnlay Withington, securing a straight-games victory (3–0). Khalil controlled the match from start to finish, winning 11–8, 11–8, 11–7 in just 36 minutes. With this title triumph, Khalil claimed the championship title along with a prize of $2,850, while Withington earned $1,800 as runner-up after an outstanding campaign throughout the tournament.
This internationally sanctioned PSA event was organised under the supervision of Muhammad Naveed Alam, an internationally recognised squash professional. His vision, expertise, and commitment were instrumental in staging a global sporting event of this caliber in the United States, further strengthening the country’s position within the international squash community.
Expressing his appreciation, Naveed Alam said: “We are proud to have successfully hosted the first K2 Squash PSA Challenger 15K Championship. The level of competition was exceptional, and we are grateful to all players, sponsors, officials, and fans for their support. Our goal is to continue promoting squash at the international level and contribute to the growth of the sport in the United States.” On the occasion, CEO of K2 Squash, Karamatullah Khan, said: “We are delighted with the successful hosting of our first K2 Squash PSA Challenger 15K Championship.
