PAF squash team failed to show up for their match against Sindh as the Combaxx Roshan Khan National Squash Team Championship commenced here at the PN RK-JK Squash Complex on Sunday.
The PAF squash team, despite submitting entry for the event, failed to appear at the venue without any prior notice or communication with the tournament officials.
This unexpected “no-show” by the PAF team has caused a significant disruption to the tournament draw and left players and organizers deeply disappointed.
As a result, Sindh were given a walkover against PAF.
Such unprofessional conduct was not anticipated from an esteemed organization like the PAF, which has always upheld the values of discipline and responsibility.
The tournament organizer urge all teams that timely communication and attendance is crucial for the smooth execution of championships and the integrity of the sport.
In the opening day mens contests of the morning session, top seeded SNGPL team beat fifth seed Punjab 3-0 in Pool A.
In Pool B, third seeded Army team beat seventh Navy 3-0.
Wapda, seeded second, outplayed ninth seed Balochistan 3-0.
In the women’s contests, third seed Punjab beat fifth seed Balochistan 3-0 while second seed Sindh lost to fourth ranked Army 3-0.
In the evening session, sixth seeded Railway were stunned by ninth seed Balochistan 2-1 in the men’s contest.
Second seed Wapda outplayed Navy 3-0.
In the women’s evening contests, top seed Wapda beat fifth seed Balochistan 3-0.
The longest match of the day was played by Tayyab Aslam against Khaqan Malik 11-8, 11-8, 12-14, 11-2 that went on to 30 minutes, while the shortest was played between Noor Zaman and Abdul Waqar Khan. The latter was retired hurt after spending nine minutes in the court.
