LAHORE (KJ Khan): Pakistan’s rising squash star Mahnoor Ali continued her remarkable run at the WSF Czech Junior Open 2026 by winning the gold medal in the U-15 category.
Mahnoor sealed the title after a thrilling five-game final against Czech contender Johana Jedličková, emerging victorious 3–2. Mahnoor’s win adds another prestigious title to her growing list of achievements, bringing her career gold tally to 26, a proof of her dominance and consistency at the junior level and cementing her status as one of Pakistan’s most successful young squash talents. Another Ali sister, Sehrish Ali, also shone at the tournament, defeating Victoria Syvoplyas 3–0 to win the bronze medal in the U15 category.
Meanwhile, Mehwish Ali is now out of danger after a serious health scare during the girls U17 semifinal. She was leading 2–1 when a collision with her opponent in the fourth game forced the match to stop, and she was rushed for medical care.
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