{"id":67532,"date":"2025-10-17T18:40:59","date_gmt":"2025-10-17T13:40:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/internews.pk\/eng\/?p=67532"},"modified":"2025-10-17T18:40:59","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T13:40:59","slug":"pakistans-noor-zaman-and-ashab-irfan-advance-to-vancouver-open-quarterfinals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=67532","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan\u2019s Noor Zaman and Ashab Irfan advance to Vancouver Open quarterfinals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Pakistan\u2019s Noor Zaman and Ashab Irfan have advanced to the quarterfinals of the Vancouver Men\u2019s Open Squash Championship, a PSA World Series Copper Event currently being played in Canada.<\/p>\n<p>In the round of 16, third seed Noor Zaman defeated Owain Taylor of Wales in a thrilling four-game contest lasting 53 minutes. Noor secured victory with game scores of 11-9, 11-9, 12-14, 11-8, earning a well-deserved spot in the last eight.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, fourth seed Ashab Irfan triumphed over Matthew Lai of Hong Kong in a tough five-game battle that lasted 71 minutes, winning 11-4, 9-11, 11-7, 10-12, 11-6.<\/p>\n<p>The Vancouver Open, featuring a total prize purse of USD 31,250, has attracted top emerging talent from around the world.<\/p>\n<p>Both Pakistani players will now look to continue their impressive form as they aim for a place in the semifinals and further strengthen Pakistan\u2019s legacy in world squash.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pakistan\u2019s Noor Zaman and Ashab Irfan have advanced to the quarterfinals of the Vancouver Men\u2019s Open Squash Championship, a PSA World Series Copper Event currently being played in Canada. In the round of 16, third seed Noor Zaman defeated Owain Taylor of Wales in a thrilling four-game contest lasting 53 minutes. 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