ISLAMABAD: Squash legend Qamar Zaman on Tuesday said it will
take up to four years to bring talented youngsters to fore who could
play their role in regaining glory for Pakistan in the racquet game.
Talking
to APP, Qamar said: “The Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF) has asked
legendary duo of Jahangir Khan and Jansher Khan besides myself to work
on youth in the academies set up in Islamabad, Karachi, Peshawar and
Lahore and groom them for the future.
“I am confident
that in four years time, talented players from these academies will be
ready to represent Pakistan at international level in the best possible
way,” he said.
Qamar further added that PSF president Air
Chief Marshal Sohail Aman is making all-out efforts for the promotion
of squash in the country and is providing the best facilities to squash
players.
He said the PSF has sent a letter to the World Squash
Federation (WSF), asking them to allow Pakistan to host the 2020 World
Junior Squash Championship.
Speaking about the ongoing
Pakistan Open Men’s Squash Championship, being played here at the Mushaf
Squash Complex, Qamar lauded the PSF for its great efforts in bringing
international squash back to the country.
