Future in good hands: Asim, Mawra, others laud Hamza, Shaheens for winning big
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Nation rejoiced as squash player Muhammad Hamza Khan pulled off one of greatest victories for Pakistan by defeating Egypt's 15-year-old Mohamed Zakaria 3-1 to lift World Junior Squash Championship trophy. Young sensation from Peshawar became first Pakistani squash player in 37 years to lift World Squash Trophy. Last Pakistani player to claim title was Jansher Khan.
On same day, Pakistan Shaheens beat India A by 128 runs in final of ACC Men's Emerging Teams Asia Cup at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
Taking to twitter to celebrate occasion, several lauded Hamza and Shaheens for making Pakistanis around world, proud. "Pakistan Shaheens become emerging Asia Cup 2023 champions! Hamza Khan becomes World Junior Squash Champion after 37 years for Pakistan. What day for Pakistan sports. Future is in good hands," tweeted an elated Asim Azhar.