Pakistan squash player Muhammad Asim Khan is set to begin his campaign at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan. The squash competition will start on September 23, four days after the Games’ opening ceremony, according to the Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF).
Asim Khan will compete in the mixed doubles event with Mehwish Ali. The Pakistani pair will face Nepal’s Arhant Simha and Bipana Bhlon in the Round of 32 on September 23.
Pakistan’s Squash Campaign in Nagoya
The 2026 Asian Games are taking place from September 19 to October 4. Squash events will run from September 23 to October 2.
The individual squash events, including mixed doubles, are scheduled from September 23 to 27. The men’s and women’s team events will then begin on September 28.
Pakistan has named a strong squash squad for the Games. The men’s team includes Noor Zaman, Muhammad Ashab Irfan, Nasir Iqbal and Muhammad Asim Khan.
The women’s team features Sana Bahadur, Mehwish Ali, Sehrish Ali and Mahnoor Ali.
Asim Khan’s Asian Games Experience
Asim Khan has already represented Pakistan at previous Asian Games. He was part of the bronze-medal-winning men’s squash team at the 2018 Asian Games.
He also helped Pakistan reach the final of the men’s team event at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, which were held in 2023. Pakistan eventually won the silver medal.
At the Hangzhou Games, Pakistan defeated Hong Kong 2-1 in the semi-final to reach the final. Asim Khan played in the tie but lost his individual match against Alex Lau in five games.
Pakistan later lost the final to India and finished with the silver medal.
For the 2026 Asian Games, Asim Khan will now look to make another strong contribution for Pakistan. His mixed doubles campaign with Mehwish Ali is scheduled to begin on September 23.
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