Hamza Khan defeated the French player in the semi-final of the event (Photo: File)
After 15 years, Pakistan qualified for the finals of the World Junior Squash Championship by winning the knockout stage.
According to Express News, Muhammad Hamza Khan from the Pakistan Army defeated French rival Melville Shani Imanquio in the semi-final of the junior championship being played in Melbourne.
Hamza Khan made it to the semi-finals after defeating his opponent Joey Chavan of Malaysia in the quarter-finals.
National player Hamza Khan has won many titles while representing the Army at the national level, while he is currently at the third position in the junior world ranking.
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