LAHORE, 5th Oct 2023: Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) hosted a reception to honour the Pakistan squash team that won the silver medal in 19th Asian Games the team event at Hangzhou, China. POA President Lt Gen (R) Syed Arif Hasan was the chief guest and encouraged the young athletes with cash prizes in the presence of POA Secretary Khalid Mahmood, Dr Asad Abbas and other officials. Arif Hasan also encouraged the players, saying, “Despite the limited resources, reaching the Asian Games final with good game has shown excellent skills of the players. It is sad to lose the final during the close encounter, but I am hopeful that squash team will give better performance in future.” India beat Pakistan by 2-1 in the men’s squash team event final to secure gold medal in the event.
Reference Link: https://www.nation.com.pk/05-Oct-2023/poa-honours-asian-games-silver-medallist-squash-team
