Pakistan’s squash program is experiencing a revival under national coach Farhan Zaman, whose training has produced multiple international title winners and earned him the Asian Squash Federation’s Best Coach of the Year award. Zaman’s methods and leadership are being credited with restoring Pakistan’s competitiveness across junior and senior levels.
A former international player, Zaman took on the national coaching
role at a young age and has quickly gained recognition for his work. His trainees have captured a string of high-profile trophies over the past three years, including World Junior and Under-23 World Championship titles, as well as victories at Asian junior and senior events.
Zaman’s approach blends modern training techniques with an emphasis on tactical awareness and mental preparation. Players and officials say his willingness to adapt to the evolving demands of international squash has been central to their improved performance and confidence on the court.
The Asian Squash Federation recently honored Zaman with its Best Coach of the Year award, a formal acknowledgement of the results his program has produced. Peers in the squash community have praised the decision and highlighted the progress of Pakistan’s squads under his stewardship.
With momentum building, Pakistan’s squash establishment views Zaman as a pivotal figure in efforts to reclaim the country’s historic standing in the sport. Continued success at junior and senior levels, stakeholders say, will be crucial to sustaining the resurgence and translating recent wins into long-term international prominence.
