Pakistan won the 23rd Asian Team Squash Championships title after defeating South Korea 2-0 in the final in Islamabad on Saturday. Noor Zaman and Mohammad Asim Khan won their matches to secure the trophy for their country.

The final took place on November 7 at the Mushaf Squash Complex. This victory gave Pakistan its 16th men’s team title at the Asian Squash Championships. The country had last won the trophy in 2016, making this its first title in 10 years. The latest win adds to Pakistan’s long history of success in squash.

Pakistan reached the final after winning its earlier matches in the tournament. The team began its campaign on November 3 with a 3-0 victory over Uzbekistan. Noor Zaman, Asim Khan and Nasir Iqbal each won a match to complete the clean sweep.

Pakistan also faced South Korea in the group stage on November 4 and secured another 3-0 victory. Muhammad Ashab Irfan, Asim Khan and Noor Zaman each won their matches. This win gave Pakistan an early victory over South Korea before the both teams met again in the final.

Pakistan reached to the semifinals after the group stage. Pakistan continued its winning streak by defeating Hong Kong China 2-0 on November 6. Noor Zaman claimed the first point against Lau Tsz Kwan before Asim Khan defeated Wong Chi Him to seal Pakistan’s place in the final. Since Pakistan had already won both matches, the third match was not required.

South Korea got its place in the final after a 2-1 win over defending champion Malaysia. Malaysia took the first match, but Jooyoung Na and Seojin Oh won the next two for South Korea. This victory confirmed a final round with Pakistan.

The 2026 championship brought six national teams to Islamabad from November 3 to 7. Pakistan, South Korea, Hong Kong China, Malaysia, Iran and Uzbekistan took part in the championship. The event gave local fans a chance to watch top players from across Asia. The Asian Squash Federation had moved the tournament from its original April dates because of rising tensions in the Middle East. This tournament was first planned in April, but the Asian Squash Federation postponed it due to growing tensions in the Middle East.

Pakistan also participated in the women’s tournament but could not reach the final. The team lost 2-1 against Iran on November 6. Only Mahnoor Ali won a match for Pakistan.

The men’s victory was a proud moment for Pakistan and further strengthened its position in Asian squash. The country also hosted the regional team championship at the Mushaf Squash Complex. Pakistan secured the men’s title after defeating Uzbekistan, South Korea, Hong Kong China and South Korea again in the final.