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Pakistani rising squash star Nasir Iqbal won the Serena Hotels President Gold Cup International Squash Championship, 2015 ■Nasir Iqbal beat American Todd Hamity in the final match in straight games 3-0 By.Asghar Ali Mubarak Islamabad – The Pakistani rising squash star Nasir Iqbal won the Serena Hotels President Gold Cup International Squash Championship, 2015 played at Mushaf Squash Complex, Islamabad. Pakistani squash star Nasir Iqbal beat American Todd Hamity in the final of Serena Hotels President Gold Cup International Squash Championship 2015. The Final Match of the President Gold Cup International Squash Championship sponsored by Serena Hotels took place at the Mushaf Squash Complex. The Championship is hosted under the banner of the Serena Hotels Sports Diplomacy Initiative. The final was a totally one sided contest between Nasir Iqbal and Todd Harrity. Nasir Iqbal won the match in straight games 3-0.The Pakistani rising squash star Nasir Iqbal dominated from the beginning and won the first game easily with the game score 11/7. He consolidated his grip on the match by winning the second game with the game score 11/8. The third game was also won by Nasir with the game score 11/5, earning him the championship trophy. The match lasted for 25 minutes. The Sports Diplomacy Initiative aims to promote healthy interaction amongst various communities. Under its banner, Serena Hotels, in collaboration with the Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF) are attempting to revive Pakistan’s Squash Legacy. Pakistan has historically excelled at Squash, with legends such as Qamar Zaman, Jehangir Khan, Jansher Khan, Hashim Khan, Roshan Khan, Torsam Khan, Gogi Alauddin still renowned world over today. The Serena Hotels and the PSF also hosted the Serena Hotels – Chief of the Air Staff International Squash Championship in October 2015 to further the aim of reviving Pakistan’s Squash legacy. In fact, it was clear that Pakistan was making a comeback in the field of Squash during the game. Mr. Nasir Iqbal (Pak) was up against Mr. Todd Harrity (USA) in what ended up being a riveting final match. The crowd was clearly cheering on the home favorite, Mr. Iqbal, who had previously created a major upset in the game during the semi finals by defeating Mr. Omar Abdel Meguid, the Champion of the 2014 Serena Hotels –Chief of the Air Staff International Squash Championship. After a heated match, Mr.Nasir Iqbal from Pakistan emerged victorious, a great testament to Serena Hotels efforts in reviving the legacy of squash during the past few years. The crowd was especially excited to cheer our own champion. The PSF lauded Serena Hotels in their whole hearted commitment to promoting Pakistani Culture. The President Gold Cup was held this year after a hiatus of more than 25 years. Much to the delight of the crowd, legends Mr. Qamar Zaman, Jehangir Khan, Jansher Khan and Gogi Alauddin were all present at the occasion. The two finalists were awarded prizes by the President of Pakistan, H.E. Mamnoon Hussain. The Chief of Air Staff, Air vice Marshal Sohail Aman and CEO Serena Hotels, Mr. Aziz Boolani were also present on the occasion. The President Islamic Republic of Pakistan Mr. Mamnoon Hussain awarded trophies to the players. Former World Champions Mr. Jahangir Khan, Mr. Qamar Zaman, Mr. Jansher Khan and Mr. Mohib Ullah also witnessed the match. Foreign diplomats, civil and military officials along with a large number of squash lovers witnessed the match. After the game, Mr. Aziz Boolani reinstated Serena Hotels’ commitment to promoting Sports amongst the youth of Pakistan. Serena Hotels currently also host the annual President of Pakistan Gold Medal Golf Championship and annual Polo, Cricket and invitational Golf tournaments.

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PAKISTANI RISING SQUASH STAR NASIR IQBAL AND AMERICAN TODD HAMITY RECHED IN THE FINAL OF PRESIDENT GOLD CUP INTERNATIONAL SQUASHCHAMPIONSHIP 2015

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PAKISTANI RISING SQUASH STAR NASIR IQBAL AND AMERICAN TODD HAMITY RECHED IN THE FINAL OF PRESIDENT GOLD CUP INTERNATIONAL SQUASHCHAMPIONSHIP 2015 By.Asghar Ali Mubarak Islamabad – The Pakistani rising squash star Nasir Iqbal and American Todd Hamity reached the final of Serena Hotels President Gold Cup International Squash Championship 2015 being played at Mushaf Squash Complex, Islamabad. The final match is scheduled on Today 10th November 2015 at 3pm. The final match will be played between Pakistani r squash star Nasir Iqbal and American Todd Hamity, President of Pakistan Mamnoon Hussain is expected to be Chief Guest at the closing Ceremony. The 1st Semi Final was a thrilling match between Egyptian Omar Abdel Meguid and Pakistani player Nasir Iqbal. Omar dominated in the first game and easily won it with a game score of 11/6. Nasir came back in the next game and won it with the game score 11/7. It was smooth sailing for Nasir in the third game in which he outclassed his opponent with the game score 11/4. Nasir booked his place in the final of the coveted trophy by winning the fourth game with the game score of 11/9. The match lasted for 57 minutes. Dr Akhter Nawaz Ganjera, Director General Pakistan Sports Board was the chief guest of the match. Squash legends Jahangir Khan, Qamar Zaman and Jansher Khan also witnessed the match. The 2nd Semi Final was played between Egyptian Karim Al Fathi and American Todd Hamity. American player Todd Hamity won the first game with the score 11/8. Todd Hamity also won the second game 11/2. Karim came back in the match by winning the third game with the score 11/6. In the fourth game Karim dominated his opponent from the start and also clinched it with the game score 11/5. The fifth game was easily won by Todd with the score 11/4. The match lasted for 46 minutes. Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada, Federal Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination was the Chief Guest at the occasion. Squash legends Jahangir Khan, Qamar Zaman and Jansher Khan also witnessed the match. The Serena Hotels with the collaboration Pakistan Squash Federation is hosting President Gold Cup International Squash Championship 2015 with the slogan ‘’A Passion for Squash in Pakistan ‘sponsored by Serena Hotels at Mushaf Complex, Islamabad stared from 3rd November 2015.

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PAKISTANI RISING SQUASH STAR NASIR IQBAL AND AMERICAN TODD HAMITY RECHED IN THE FINAL OF PRESIDENT GOLD CUP INTERNATIONAL SQUASHCHAMPIONSHIP 2015 By.Asghar Ali Mubarak Islamabad – The Pakistani rising squash star Nasir Iqbal and American Todd Hamity reached the final of Serena Hotels President Gold Cup International Squash Championship 2015 being played at Mushaf Squash Complex, Islamabad. The final match is scheduled on Today 10th November 2015 at 3pm. The final match will be played between Pakistani r squash star Nasir Iqbal and American Todd Hamity, President of Pakistan Mamnoon Hussain is expected to be Chief Guest at the closing Ceremony. The 1st Semi Final was a thrilling match between Egyptian Omar Abdel Meguid and Pakistani player Nasir Iqbal. Omar dominated in the first game and easily won it with a game score of 11/6. Nasir came back in the next game and won it with the game score 11/7. It was smooth sailing for Nasir in the third game in which he outclassed his opponent with the game score 11/4. Nasir booked his place in the final of the coveted trophy by winning the fourth game with the game score of 11/9. The match lasted for 57 minutes. Dr Akhter Nawaz Ganjera, Director General Pakistan Sports Board was the chief guest of the match. Squash legends Jahangir Khan, Qamar Zaman and Jansher Khan also witnessed the match. The 2nd Semi Final was played between Egyptian Karim Al Fathi and American Todd Hamity. American player Todd Hamity won the first game with the score 11/8. Todd Hamity also won the second game 11/2. Karim came back in the match by winning the third game with the score 11/6. In the fourth game Karim dominated his opponent from the start and also clinched it with the game score 11/5. The fifth game was easily won by Todd with the score 11/4. The match lasted for 46 minutes. Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada, Federal Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination was the Chief Guest at the occasion. Squash legends Jahangir Khan, Qamar Zaman and Jansher Khan also witnessed the match. The Serena Hotels with the collaboration Pakistan Squash Federation is hosting President Gold Cup International Squash Championship 2015 with the slogan ‘’A Passion for Squash in Pakistan ‘sponsored by Serena Hotels at Mushaf Complex, Islamabad stared from 3rd November 2015.

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PAKISTANI RISING SQUASH STAR NASIR IQBAL AND AMERICAN TODD HAMITY RECHED IN THE FINAL OF PRESIDENT GOLD CUP INTERNATIONAL SQUASHCHAMPIONSHIP 2015 By.Asghar Ali Mubarak Islamabad – The Pakistani rising squash star Nasir Iqbal and American Todd Hamity reached the final of Serena Hotels President Gold Cup International Squash Championship 2015 being played at Mushaf Squash Complex, Islamabad. The final match is scheduled on Today 10th November 2015 at 3pm. The final match will be played between Pakistani r squash star Nasir Iqbal and American Todd Hamity, President of Pakistan Mamnoon Hussain is expected to be Chief Guest at the closing Ceremony. The 1st Semi Final was a thrilling match between Egyptian Omar Abdel Meguid and Pakistani player Nasir Iqbal. Omar dominated in the first game and easily won it with a game score of 11/6. Nasir came back in the next game and won it with the game score 11/7. It was smooth sailing for Nasir in the third game in which he outclassed his opponent with the game score 11/4. Nasir booked his place in the final of the coveted trophy by winning the fourth game with the game score of 11/9. The match lasted for 57 minutes. Dr Akhter Nawaz Ganjera, Director General Pakistan Sports Board was the chief guest of the match. Squash legends Jahangir Khan, Qamar Zaman and Jansher Khan also witnessed the match. The 2nd Semi Final was played between Egyptian Karim Al Fathi and American Todd Hamity. American player Todd Hamity won the first game with the score 11/8. Todd Hamity also won the second game 11/2. Karim came back in the match by winning the third game with the score 11/6. In the fourth game Karim dominated his opponent from the start and also clinched it with the game score 11/5. The fifth game was easily won by Todd with the score 11/4. The match lasted for 46 minutes. Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada, Federal Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination was the Chief Guest at the occasion. Squash legends Jahangir Khan, Qamar Zaman and Jansher Khan also witnessed the match. The Serena Hotels with the collaboration Pakistan Squash Federation is hosting President Gold Cup International Squash Championship 2015 with the slogan ‘’A Passion for Squash in Pakistan ‘sponsored by Serena Hotels at Mushaf Complex, Islamabad stared from 3rd November 2015.

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OMAR, NASIR, TODD AND KARIM REACH THE SEMI FINALS OF Serena Hotels President Gold Cup International Squash Championship By.Asghar Ali Mubarak Islamabad — The quarter finals of Serena Hotels President Gold Cup International Squash Championship-2015 were played at Mushaf Squash Complex, Islamabad on Sunday. Omar Abdel Meguid, Nasir Iqbal, Todd Hamity and Karim Al Fathi made it to the semi finals of the Championship.The first quarter final was a nail biter between Egyptian Omar Abdel Meguid and Farhan Mahboob from Pakistan. Omar won the first game with the game score of 11/6 but Farhan came back in the match by winning the next two games with the game score 12/10 and 11/9. The fourth game was won by Omar with the game score 11/8. Omar dominated in the final game as well and easily won it with the game score 11/4. The match lasted for 78 minutes. In the second quarter final Nasir Iqbal outclassed Jordanian Ahmad Al-Saraj in over half an hour match and won the match in straight games with the game score 11/6,11/6,11/7. Third quarter final was played between Todd Hamity (USA) and Tayyab Aslam (Pak). The match was closely contested but the American managed to win the match in straight games with the game score 11/7,12/10,11/8. The match lasted for 38 minutes. The fourth quarter final was played between Karim Al Fathi and Danish Atlas. Both the players displayed superb stroke play but Karim Al Fathi managed to win the match with the game score 11/6,12/10,4/11,12/10. The match lasted for 69 minutes. Serena Hotels with the collaboration Pakistan Squash Federation hosting President Gold Cup International Squash Championship 2015 with the slogan ‘’A Passion for Squash in Pakistan’’ The final will be held on 10th November 2015, President of Pakistan Mamnoon Hussain is expected to be Chief Guest at the closing Ceremony.

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OMAR, NASIR, TODD AND KARIM REACH THE SEMI FINALS OF Serena Hotels President Gold Cup International Squash Championship By.Asghar Ali Mubarak Islamabad — The quarter finals of Serena Hotels President Gold Cup International Squash Championship-2015 were played at Mushaf Squash Complex, Islamabad on Sunday. Omar Abdel Meguid, Nasir Iqbal, Todd Hamity and Karim Al Fathi made it to the semi finals of the Championship.The first quarter final was a nail biter between Egyptian Omar Abdel Meguid and Farhan Mahboob from Pakistan. Omar won the first game with the game score of 11/6 but Farhan came back in the match by winning the next two games with the game score 12/10 and 11/9. The fourth game was won by Omar with the game score 11/8. Omar dominated in the final game as well and easily won it with the game score 11/4. The match lasted for 78 minutes. In the second quarter final Nasir Iqbal outclassed Jordanian Ahmad Al-Saraj in over half an hour match and won the match in straight games with the game score 11/6,11/6,11/7. Third quarter final was played between Todd Hamity (USA) and Tayyab Aslam (Pak). The match was closely contested but the American managed to win the match in straight games with the game score 11/7,12/10,11/8. The match lasted for 38 minutes. The fourth quarter final was played between Karim Al Fathi and Danish Atlas. Both the players displayed superb stroke play but Karim Al Fathi managed to win the match with the game score 11/6,12/10,4/11,12/10. The match lasted for 69 minutes. Serena Hotels with the collaboration Pakistan Squash Federation hosting President Gold Cup International Squash Championship 2015 with the slogan ‘’A Passion for Squash in Pakistan’’ The final will be held on 10th November 2015, President of Pakistan Mamnoon Hussain is expected to be Chief Guest at the closing Ceremony.

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FOUR PAKISTANI PLAYERS REACH THE QUATER FINALS OF PRESIDENT GOLD CUP INTERNATIONAL SQUASH CHAMPIONSHIP By .Asghar Ali Mubarak ISLAMABAD:The main round of President Gold Cup International Squash Championship-2015 started at Mushaf Squash Complex, Islamabad today. Michel A Galopin General Manager Serena Hotel Islamabad was the Chief Guest at the occasion. Farhan Mehboob, Tayyab Aslam, Nasir Iqbal and Danish Atlas reached the last eight stage of the Championship. 08 matches of the Main Round were played today. Detailed results of these matches are as under:- S No Event Detail Score 1 Omar Abdel Meguid (Egy) beat Asim Khan (Pak)_______________ 11/9,11/2,14/12 (34 Min) 2 Farhan Mehboob (Pak) beat Khawaja Adil Maqbool (Pak) 5/11,11/7,11/6,11/5 (33 Min) 3 Tayyab Aslam (Pak) beat Saqib Yousaf (Pak) 11/9,11/8,10/12,11/9 (53 Min) 4 Karim Al Fathi (Egy) beat Abbas Shaukat (Pak) 11/3,11/7,11/5 (25 Min) 5 Nasir Iqbal (Pak) beat Waqar Mahboob (Pak) 11/4,11/9,11/7 ( 32 Min) 6 Danish Atlas (Pak) beat Raees Khan (Pak) 11/7,11/4,11/7 (24 Min) 7 Ahmed Al Saraj (Jor) beat Aqeel Rehman (Aut) 8/11, 11/3, 11/8,11/7 (34 Min) 8 Todd Hamity (USA) beat Israr Ahmed (Pak) 11/6, 13/11, 11/3, (34 Min)

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FOUR PAKISTANI PLAYERS REACH THE QUATER FINALS OF PRESIDENT GOLD CUP INTERNATIONAL SQUASH CHAMPIONSHIP By .Asghar Ali Mubarak ISLAMABAD:The main round of President Gold Cup International Squash Championship-2015 started at Mushaf Squash Complex, Islamabad today. Michel A Galopin General Manager Serena Hotel Islamabad was the Chief Guest at the occasion. Farhan Mehboob, Tayyab Aslam, Nasir Iqbal and Danish Atlas reached the last eight stage of the Championship. 08 matches of the Main Round were played today. Detailed results of these matches are as under:- S No Event Detail Score 1 Omar Abdel Meguid (Egy) beat Asim Khan (Pak)_______________ 11/9,11/2,14/12 (34 Min) 2 Farhan Mehboob (Pak) beat Khawaja Adil Maqbool (Pak) 5/11,11/7,11/6,11/5 (33 Min) 3 Tayyab Aslam (Pak) beat Saqib Yousaf (Pak) 11/9,11/8,10/12,11/9 (53 Min) 4 Karim Al Fathi (Egy) beat Abbas Shaukat (Pak) 11/3,11/7,11/5 (25 Min) 5 Nasir Iqbal (Pak) beat Waqar Mahboob (Pak) 11/4,11/9,11/7 ( 32 Min) 6 Danish Atlas (Pak) beat Raees Khan (Pak) 11/7,11/4,11/7 (24 Min) 7 Ahmed Al Saraj (Jor) beat Aqeel Rehman (Aut) 8/11, 11/3, 11/8,11/7 (34 Min) 8 Todd Hamity (USA) beat Israr Ahmed (Pak) 11/6, 13/11, 11/3, (34 Min)

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FOUR PAKISTANI PLAYERS REACH THE QUATER FINALS OF PRESIDENT GOLD CUP INTERNATIONAL SQUASH CHAMPIONSHIP By .Asghar Ali Mubarak ISLAMABAD:The main round of President Gold Cup International Squash Championship-2015 started at Mushaf Squash Complex, Islamabad today. Michel A Galopin General Manager Serena Hotel Islamabad was the Chief Guest at the occasion. Farhan Mehboob, Tayyab Aslam, Nasir Iqbal and Danish Atlas reached the last eight stage of the Championship. 08 matches of the Main Round were played today. Detailed results of these matches are as under:- S No Event Detail Score 1 Omar Abdel Meguid (Egy) beat Asim Khan (Pak)_______________ 11/9,11/2,14/12 (34 Min) 2 Farhan Mehboob (Pak) beat Khawaja Adil Maqbool (Pak) 5/11,11/7,11/6,11/5 (33 Min) 3 Tayyab Aslam (Pak) beat Saqib Yousaf (Pak) 11/9,11/8,10/12,11/9 (53 Min) 4 Karim Al Fathi (Egy) beat Abbas Shaukat (Pak) 11/3,11/7,11/5 (25 Min) 5 Nasir Iqbal (Pak) beat Waqar Mahboob (Pak) 11/4,11/9,11/7 ( 32 Min) 6 Danish Atlas (Pak) beat Raees Khan (Pak) 11/7,11/4,11/7 (24 Min) 7 Ahmed Al Saraj (Jor) beat Aqeel Rehman (Aut) 8/11, 11/3, 11/8,11/7 (34 Min) 8 Todd Hamity (USA) beat Israr Ahmed (Pak) 11/6, 13/11, 11/3, (34 Min)

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PAKISTAN WOMEN ASIAN STYLE KABADDI TEAM OPEN TRIALS FOR 12TH SAF GAMES INDIA 2016 will be held on 9th November By;Asghar Ali Mubarak Islamabad -The open trials and selection for Pakistan Women Kabaddi Team (Asian Style) will held at 09 November 2015 at 1200hrs at Jinnah Stadium, Pakistan Sports Complex Islamabad. Pakistan Women Kabaddi Team (Asian Style) will participate in 12th SAF Games (Asian Style) at Guwahati (India) from 06 to 16 February 2016.For selection of a strong team National Women Kabaddi Team for participation in 12th SAF Games (Asian Style) at Guwahati India event,the Pakistan Kabaddi Federation is conducting Open Trials on 09 November 2015 at 1200hrs at Jinnah Stadium, Pakistan Sports Complex Islamabad. Pakistan’s women defeated Denmark to grab the 3rd position in the 2014 Kabaddi World Cup being played in India. Pakistan scored 38 points, whereas the Danish women team managed to score only 28. As the match began in Barnala, a city in the state of Indian Punjab, Pakistan women resorted to aggressive game play and by the end of first half, the team in green was in lead with 18 points to Denmark’s 14. Pakistani women dominated the match throughout the second half and ended up with a decisive lead. The women’s team had earlier lost 19-47 to India in their last-four clash. Pakistan sent its first women’s team to India for the Kabaddi World Cup. It is a tough competition involving tag team wrestling, and it is the first time they have sent women to take part.

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Pakistani rising squash star Nasir Iqbal won the Serena Hotels President Gold Cup International Squash Championship, 2015 ■Nasir Iqbal beat American Todd Hamity in the final match in straight games 3-0 By.Asghar Ali Mubarak Islamabad – The Pakistani rising squash star Nasir Iqbal won the Serena Hotels President Gold Cup International Squash Championship, 2015 played at Mushaf Squash Complex, Islamabad. Pakistani squash star Nasir Iqbal beat American Todd Hamity in the final of Serena Hotels President Gold Cup International Squash Championship 2015. The Final Match of the President Gold Cup International Squash Championship sponsored by Serena Hotels took place at the Mushaf Squash Complex. The Championship is hosted under the banner of the Serena Hotels Sports Diplomacy Initiative. The final was a totally one sided contest between Nasir Iqbal and Todd Harrity. Nasir Iqbal won the match in straight games 3-0.The Pakistani rising squash star Nasir Iqbal dominated from the beginning and won the first game easily with the game score 11/7. He consolidated his grip on the match by winning the second game with the game score 11/8. The third game was also won by Nasir with the game score 11/5, earning him the championship trophy. The match lasted for 25 minutes. The Sports Diplomacy Initiative aims to promote healthy interaction amongst various communities. Under its banner, Serena Hotels, in collaboration with the Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF) are attempting to revive Pakistan’s Squash Legacy. Pakistan has historically excelled at Squash, with legends such as Qamar Zaman, Jehangir Khan, Jansher Khan, Hashim Khan, Roshan Khan, Torsam Khan, Gogi Alauddin still renowned world over today. The Serena Hotels and the PSF also hosted the Serena Hotels – Chief of the Air Staff International Squash Championship in October 2015 to further the aim of reviving Pakistan’s Squash legacy. In fact, it was clear that Pakistan was making a comeback in the field of Squash during the game. Mr. Nasir Iqbal (Pak) was up against Mr. Todd Harrity (USA) in what ended up being a riveting final match. The crowd was clearly cheering on the home favorite, Mr. Iqbal, who had previously created a major upset in the game during the semi finals by defeating Mr. Omar Abdel Meguid, the Champion of the 2014 Serena Hotels –Chief of the Air Staff International Squash Championship. After a heated match, Mr.Nasir Iqbal from Pakistan emerged victorious, a great testament to Serena Hotels efforts in reviving the legacy of squash during the past few years. The crowd was especially excited to cheer our own champion. The PSF lauded Serena Hotels in their whole hearted commitment to promoting Pakistani Culture. The President Gold Cup was held this year after a hiatus of more than 25 years. Much to the delight of the crowd, legends Mr. Qamar Zaman, Jehangir Khan, Jansher Khan and Gogi Alauddin were all present at the occasion. The two finalists were awarded prizes by the President of Pakistan, H.E. Mamnoon Hussain. The Chief of Air Staff, Air vice Marshal Sohail Aman and CEO Serena Hotels, Mr. Aziz Boolani were also present on the occasion. The President Islamic Republic of Pakistan Mr. Mamnoon Hussain awarded trophies to the players. Former World Champions Mr. Jahangir Khan, Mr. Qamar Zaman, Mr. Jansher Khan and Mr. Mohib Ullah also witnessed the match. Foreign diplomats, civil and military officials along with a large number of squash lovers witnessed the match. After the game, Mr. Aziz Boolani reinstated Serena Hotels’ commitment to promoting Sports amongst the youth of Pakistan. Serena Hotels currently also host the annual President of Pakistan Gold Medal Golf Championship and annual Polo, Cricket and invitational Golf tournaments.

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PAKISTANI RISING SQUASH STAR NASIR IQBAL AND AMERICAN TODD HAMITY RECHED IN THE FINAL OF PRESIDENT GOLD CUP INTERNATIONAL SQUASHCHAMPIONSHIP 2015 By.Asghar Ali Mubarak Islamabad – The Pakistani rising squash star Nasir Iqbal and American Todd Hamity reached the final of Serena Hotels President Gold Cup International Squash Championship 2015 being played at Mushaf Squash Complex, Islamabad. The final match is scheduled on Today 10th November 2015 at 3pm. The final match will be played between Pakistani r squash star Nasir Iqbal and American Todd Hamity, President of Pakistan Mamnoon Hussain is expected to be Chief Guest at the closing Ceremony. The 1st Semi Final was a thrilling match between Egyptian Omar Abdel Meguid and Pakistani player Nasir Iqbal. Omar dominated in the first game and easily won it with a game score of 11/6. Nasir came back in the next game and won it with the game score 11/7. It was smooth sailing for Nasir in the third game in which he outclassed his opponent with the game score 11/4. Nasir booked his place in the final of the coveted trophy by winning the fourth game with the game score of 11/9. The match lasted for 57 minutes. Dr Akhter Nawaz Ganjera, Director General Pakistan Sports Board was the chief guest of the match. Squash legends Jahangir Khan, Qamar Zaman and Jansher Khan also witnessed the match. The 2nd Semi Final was played between Egyptian Karim Al Fathi and American Todd Hamity. American player Todd Hamity won the first game with the score 11/8. Todd Hamity also won the second game 11/2. Karim came back in the match by winning the third game with the score 11/6. In the fourth game Karim dominated his opponent from the start and also clinched it with the game score 11/5. The fifth game was easily won by Todd with the score 11/4. The match lasted for 46 minutes. Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada, Federal Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination was the Chief Guest at the occasion. Squash legends Jahangir Khan, Qamar Zaman and Jansher Khan also witnessed the match. The Serena Hotels with the collaboration Pakistan Squash Federation is hosting President Gold Cup International Squash Championship 2015 with the slogan ‘’A Passion for Squash in Pakistan ‘sponsored by Serena Hotels at Mushaf Complex, Islamabad stared from 3rd November 2015.