Mahnoor clinches U-13 title in sibling showdown at Danish junior squash open

Sports Sep, 30 2024
Mahnoor clinches U-13 title in sibling showdown at Danish junior squash open
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Mahnoor Ali took home a bittersweet victory when she defeated her sister Sehrish to clinch the Under-13 title at the HEAD Danish Junior Open in Denmark.

The 11-year-old dominated the final to win gold in three straight sets, thrashing Sehrish 11-3, 11-3, 11-2. “I’m very happy because this is a major tournament, it’s a big achievement for me,” Mahnoor said in a video message shared with reporters. “Playing against my sister was a tough final. She plays really well, and we both train the same, but whoever plays better, wins,” an elated Mahnoor said. She thanked her sponsors, the BARD (Bilquis and Abdul Razzak Dawood) Foundation, for their support.

“I get to achieve this title because of them, and I hope they support me further,” she said. Sehrish chalked up her loss to “bad luck” but said she’d train harder for next time. In the semi-finals, Mahnoor beat Bulgaria’s Bozhana Bozhilova 11-3, 11-4, 11-0, while Sehrish stormed into the final after defeating Poland’s Hania Górecka 11-4, 16-14, 11-7.

Mahnoor had also defeated Górecka on Friday in the third round, cruising to an easy victory with 11-4, 11-2, 11-4. She remained undefeated throughout the tournament. Mahoor’s win at Danish Junior Open is her sixth international title, her father confirmed.

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