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2nd CNS All Pakistan Squash Championship starts today

2nd CNS All Pakistan Squash Championship starts today
August 22, 2023 Web Desk

KARACHI (92 News) - The Second Chief of the Naval Staff All Pakistan Squash Championship 2023 will be played at Roshan Khan-Jahangir Khan Squash Complex from Aug 23 to 27.

The championship will comprise of 54 matches, while the first qualifying round will be comprised of eight matches played by 16 players each. Eight winners from both categories (men and women) will join the eight top ranking national players in the main round.

Top national players will be seen in action during the tournament. The championship will display spectacular skills and stamina of players throughout the event.

The Pakistan Navy has old and deep-rooted association with squash. This association dates back to the independence. The game started with a single court at Manora. Today Pakistan Navy has Pakistan's largest and world class Squash Complex at RKJK Karachi.

The journey from single court to present place has been possible by very deep commitment of Pakistan Navy with this game. The Roshan Khan-Jahangir Khan Squash Complex was named after two legends of the game. Inaugurated by Admiral Yastur ul Haq Malik on June 19, 1991, this majestic complex comprises of six courts including newly built four-sided glass court.

The inauguration of four-sided glass court at RKJK is also a testament to Pakistan Navy's efforts in promotion of squash as sport in the country.