F.P. Report
PESHAWAR: A promising new start Abdullah Nawaz came to lamplight soon after winning the coveted title of the Under-11 category of the recently concluded Punjab International Junior Squash Championship and eyeing more on such titles in future as well.
This sprightly, petite player is someone we should watch out for in the future. Not at all bogged down by his illustrious coach Alam Zeb is the new star in the Pakistani squash circuit. The recently crowned junior national champion doesn’t feel the pressure of carrying his coach Alam Zeb who himself remained member of the World Junior Squad that won gold medal. Coming from a family of sportspersons, it was his brother Abbas Nawaz currently playing in the Under-15 category who introduced him to squash. “My brother took me for a squash camp when I was a kid. I didn’t exactly understand what the sport was or how it was played. I was 4 years old when I started playing squash. Initially, I didn’t take the sport seriously but as time went by, I became deeply involved, and now I am super attached to it. That’s when I started training and playing for tournaments,” Abdullah Nawaz, a tiny star told media .
With a strong backing from one of Pakistan celebrated squash player who used to be my coach Alam Zeb, Abdullah doesn’t take things for granted — “Having Abbas by my side is a great plus. Most of the time, he travels with me but whenever he is free we used to play and also got some point from my elder brother too that certainly motivated me more and we catch up and train together is plus point as for as improving of my game. Abbas gives me a lot of tips besides I’m receiving some valuable tips from my coach Alam Zeb and Sir Falak Naz as well. My brother is super supportive and encourages me a lot.” Abdullah Nawaz further added. Currently training for one of the biggest Championship in his career, the squash player says that he can easily manage his studies and the sport. A grade-5 student, Abdullah Nawaz said: “My school teacher was also very supportive now because he also saw my picture published soon after winning the National Junior Championship in Lahore last month.”
“Being extremely supportive of sports, my school fellows also encourages me a lot and certainly sharing all lessens which I missed during my tournament times but to manage my study I have to make ensure all things well before my exam,” Abdullah Nawaz added. The family’s support is very important for Abdullah Nawaz. “I have a huge family and most of them are connected to sports. All of them were very supportive of me entering squash,” he says. The young player is quick to deny having any pressure on his shoulders to reach Abdullah Nawaz level.
