Mahnoor Ali produced a composed and powerful display to claim gold at the SRAFTKL International Junior Open Squash Championship 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, part of the Asian Junior Super Series. The victory reinforced her standing on the junior international circuit and showcased Pakistan’s rising talent in the sport.
In the final Mahnoor Ali faced host nation favorite and Asia’s fourth-ranked contender Misra Khairalnizam. After a tightly contested match she prevailed 3–1, taking the games 12–10, 13–11, 6–11 and 11–7 to lift the title.
This triumph is the 28th international gold medal in Mahnoor Ali’s career, underlining consistent excellence at major junior events. Her sister Sehrish Ali added a bronze medal for Pakistan at the same championship, while Mehwish Ali advanced into the 5th–8th placing bracket with strong performances.
Pakistan’s squash community and fans celebrated the Ali sisters’ results, viewing Mahnoor Ali’s gold as a significant step toward restoring the nation’s prominence in squash. Analysts note that beating top Malaysian and Asian seeds at an Asian Super Series event signals positive momentum for Pakistan’s juniors.
With this result Mahnoor Ali consolidates her role as a leading figure among Pakistan’s young players and provides renewed optimism for the country’s squash prospects on the international stage.
