KARACHI: After being crowned champion of the 18th Penang Junior Open 2022 in Malaysia, Pakistan's 11-year-old squash player Mahnoor Ali is being praised for her prowess in the game at such a young age. Mahnoor hails from Peshawar but resides in Karachi.

Speaking with GeoSuper.tv after winning the prestigious accolade, Mahnoor said: "It's an exceptional feeling, to be honest. I still can't believe it."  "It was a difficult competition, as I faced some really tough opponents.

But, my focus was to win the trophy," a confident Mahnoor recalled. The teenager beat Malaysia's Avantikashrii Seenivasagam by 3-0 in the final to get her hands on the glittering trophy. The one-sided competition saw Mahnoor winning three straight sets by 11-4, 11-1, and 11-3. The young athlete said the trophy-receiving moment was emotional for her. "It was my first time, winning an international event and receiving the trophy." "I won't lie, I was a little bit emotional but happy too because of the trophy," she said.

Published in The Daily National Courier, October, 19 2022

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