TOKYO: Pakistan’s emerging squash player Huzaifa Shahid continues to make waves on the international stage, winning the Under-13 title at the Japan Junior Open 2024. With a brilliant performance, Huzaifa Shahid defeating China’s Yuan Xi Liu in the final with a convincing 3-0 victory, further solidifying his position as a dominant force in junior squash.
This recent achievement is Huzaifa’s third major title in 2024, following his remarkable victories at the Hong Kong Junior Squash Championship and the Australian Junior Open earlier this year.
With the support of the Bilquis and Abdul Razak Dawood (BARD) Foundation, Huzaifa’s journey to success has been nothing short of phenomenal, demonstrating his outstanding talent and unwavering determination.
Commenting on Huzaifa’s continued victories, Abdul Razak Dawood, the founder of BARD Foundation, expressed his pride, saying, Huzaifa’s accomplishments are a result of his hard work, dedication, and exceptional talent. Securing three major international titles in one year is a remarkable achievement, and Huzaifa has undoubtedly proven himself as a dominant player in the junior squash arena.
His achievements extend beyond this year, including his notable victory at the 2023 Borneo Junior Open in Malaysia and establishing himself as one of the most promising young talents in the world of squash.
Huzaifa’s impressive performances have garnered recognition, as he also won a silver medal in the U-13 category at the Asian Junior Squash Championship held in Islamabad this year in June.
