Asian Junior Squash Champion Israr Ahmad calls on DG Sports Punjab Usman Anwar

Lahore: Asian Junior Squash Champion Israr Ahmed, on Friday, called on Director General Sports Punjab Usman Anwar at National Hockey Stadium.

DG SBP Usman Anwar appreciated the achievements of young Israr, who clinched the Asian Junior Squash Championship in Tehran in August this year. Usman Anwar, on this occasion said: “Israr is another example of top class talent that we have in our country in abundance. These youngsters are our real asset. Our youth must follow young stars like Israr if they want to earn respect in international sports community”.

Usman Anwar further said that Sports Board Punjab, in the shape of Punjab Youth Festival, has provided a suitable platform to potential youngsters of the country during the last three years. “We will continue to provide such forums to our youngsters in future as well,” he added.

Israr has expressed his determination to keep Pakistan’s flag high in the next international squash events.

Israr won three international junior squash titles in just two years’ time. He bagged Junior British Open in Britain in 2014, Asian Junior Squash Championship in Iranian capital Tehran. His third notable title was Milo All-Star Squash Championship which he won in Malaysia.