PROVINCE REPORT
PESHAWAR: Sana Bahadur and Shamlan Gul clinched the women’s and men’s titles, respectively, at the First Hashim Khan PSA Satellite Squash Championship 2026, held at the Qamar Zaman Squash Complex, Peshawar.
In the women’s final, Sana Bahadur defeated Maryam Malik 3-0 to secure the title, while Shamlan Gul beat Abdullah Zaman by the same margin in the men’s final.
Sana Bahadur’s victory was particularly notable as she has previously won titles twice in Australia. Her latest triumph in Peshawar added another achievement to her squash career and highlighted her continued progress in the sport.
The championship was held from October 5 to 9, 2026, featuring male and female players competing to demonstrate their skills, fitness and tactical abilities. The event aimed to promote squash, encourage emerging talent and provide local players with opportunities to compete in a competitive environment.
Director General Sports Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ashfaq Khan attended the closing ceremony as chief guest. Deputy Director Accounts, Peshawar Sports Complex, Shah Faisal, Squash Head at Peshawar Sports Complex Manwar Zaman, and other sports officials were also present.
The officials appreciated the players’ performances and highlighted the importance of promoting squash among young athletes. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has a long-standing association with squash and has produced several prominent players at national and international levels.
The championship concluded with Sana Bahadur and Shamlan Gul lifting the women’s and men’s trophies, respectively, providing another platform for the promotion of squash and the development of emerging talent in the province.
