Irfan sinks Indian rival to reach Asian Games squash semis
“Pakistan’s Muhammad Irfan recovered from a first-game setback to defeat India’s Veer Chotrani 3-1 in the men’s singles quarter-final at the Asian Games in Nagoya on Friday, booking his place in the se…”
Chotrani made the faster start at the Nagoya Kinjo Futo Arena, taking the opening game 11-6 after a ten-minute battle. Irfan responded immediately, lifting the second game 11-8 before taking control of the contest. The Pakistani won the third game 11-3 and completed the comeback by claiming the fourth 11-3, sealing victory after 41 minutes.
Irfan’s consistency and ability to extend rallies proved decisive after Chotrani had threatened to take control early. The Indian was unable to reproduce his first-game momentum as Irfan won three consecutive games to close out the match.
Written by Sheheryar Munawar
Aman-e-Pakistan Senior Journalist & Bureau Reporter
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