Pakistan Deaf Squash Associatioin

Bilal Tahir ::: National Deaf Squash Champion's Profile

2010-07-27T10:03:00.006+05:00

From Left: Bilal Atiq & Anam Rafiq (Runner-ups) From Right: Balil Tahir & Aliya Sarfraz (Winners) with Muhammad Usman (Secretary of PDSA)

Bilal Tahir (born 24th July 1988, Lahore) is the new, talented & young Deaf Squash Legend. Since establish of Pakistan Deaf Squash Association in 2005 he is winning his almost all clashes with other deaf squash players. He only lost his temperament in 3rd National Deaf Squash Championship when he was exhausted suitable to May’s over heating.

In 2005, Pakistan Deaf Squash Association has organized 01st Lahore Deaf Squash Championship at Punjab Squash Complex, Old Club Road, Lahore. At this time 16 players have show their courage in that tournament. Bilal Tahir blasted all of them by thrilling spirit and reaches in final where his counterpart Bilal Atiq was already waiting for him. In final game, he thrashed strongly Bilal Atiq and claimed the first major title; without doubt he was rises after this championship.

After that championship Pakistan Deaf Squash Association launched 1st National Deaf Squash Championship at same venue. In initial championship 32 players from several districts have register their names to start a new era. Championship was passionately sponsored by Bank AlFalah Ltd. Who already sponsored so many sports in Pakistan with positive passion;

In finals, once again, both Bilals (Bilal Tahir & Bilal Atiq) reaches in finals by their strong strength out of 30 players demolished after face them. Here again Bilal Tahir thrashed Bilal Atiq and claim is second major and first national level title. Bilal Atiq was failed to show his strength here again as he has an over one hour long game in semifinals which tired him a lot. Bilal Tahir were fresh as he defeats his semifinal’s opponent in just 30 mints.

In second edition of National Deaf Squash Championship, at same venue; again 32 players have reported their entries. Pakistan Deaf Squash Association thanks to Bank AlFalah who supports this Championship just once. After a three years period, all the deaf squash players were looking too much strong. As the qualifying matches were too much tough and no one can believe that Bilals can get access in finals. But hard working Bilals once report their names in final stage by thrashing there semifinals opponents Mohammad Saleem Malik & Sajid Nawaz by thrilling scores.

Final match between Bilals was again tough, the spectators have been divided in two parts one was supporting Bilal Atiq and second was in favor of Bilal Tahir. In a hot summer day of May Bilal Tahir again refuses to surrender in front of Bilal Atiq. He again claimed his second National Deaf Squash Title and become in top ranking of deaf squash players in Pakistan.

On third edition of National Deaf Squash Championship, Bilal Tahir bulldozed each of his counterparts but he fails to demolish Bilal Atiq in final. The game was really tough and both have fought hard to earn each point, and game was going on sixth set. At last Bilal Tahir lost his stamina and first time he lost his title with Bilal Atiq. But this was not the end of his empire. He comes back in fourth and fifth edition with title holder position after beating Bilal Atiq. Some times he faces hard opponents like Mohammad Saleem Malik and Sajid Nawaz. Both have enough stamina and they have showed their strength but they always fails to beat Bilal Atiq and Bilal Tahir.

“I personally know that where Saleem Malik and Sajid Nawaz are measured, I always use these positions to beat them otherwise they are not easy rivals”. Said Bilal Tahir

“In new upcoming players, I am impressed with Wasif Faizan, the youngster, who is eager to play squash in battling mode. He is not easy challenger to punch. I think he will go so far in squash if he continues his enthusiasm with racquet. He is young; a little coaching could give him a boast. I sincerely counsel to Pakistan Deaf Squash Association that this young player can be future asset so have to care about it”. Said Bilal Tahir

In the last world deaf squash championship’s final match defending championship Philip Thomas (Newbury, England) started slowly against David Thompson (Scotland), losing the first game to the Scot. But then he showed why he was the former World Deaf Squash Champion, dropping only two points as he went on to complete a remarkable trio of victories in an 8-10, 9-0, 9-1, 9-1 score line.

“I am really in fear with Philip Thomas as he is very much dangerous player who thrashed David Thompson in final marathon. This score line is just showing his power. I have to do something to face Philip Thomas” said Bilal Tahir.

Dr. Khalid Jamil Akhtar praise Bilal Tahir. I know him since first Lahore deaf squash tournament. In every next tournament he comes in new shape with new spirit which answer has to be found yet. None of other players have same qualities like him. I believe that if Pakistan Deaf Squash team reached in New Zealand to participate in 05th World Deaf Squash Championship (Auckland) then at least Silver Medal could be ours. But further on, I am also thinking about Gold as we have Ms. Aliya Sarfraz, she is rapid and intelligent girl, who is in PSF’s top ten ranking in national level. She can bring Gold Medal throughout her experience.

“Pakistan Deaf Squash Team will fly for New Zealand on 02nd October 2010. Selection approval has been granted by Punjab Squash Association under Pakistan Squash Federation’s guidelines. Team has two boys and one girl, team officials will be two. Our preparations are going fast as we can’t afford to miss this World Deaf Squash Championship because we already missed out two”. Said Dr. Khalid”

Final List of Qualifier of 1st Chief Minister Punjab Open Deaf Squash Championship

2010-02-16T09:58:00.004+05:00

Its first time when PDSA have over 40 deaf squash players from 17 districts of Pakistan. Its evidence that squash is being popular in Pakistan deaf community. It’s also because that deaf cricket association give 1st position award just 7,500/- for 14 Members Cricket team and Pakistan Deaf Squash Association is announcing 50,000/- Cash award for first 4 positions.

It’s also announcing that the Chief Guest for Final and Award distributing ceremony had also been changed. Now Provincial Minister of Sports and Special Education Mr. Malik Muhammad Iqbal Channer will attend this ceremony on behalf of Chief Minister Punjab Honorable Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif. Before there were orders that Mr. Zaeem Hussain Qadri will attend this gathering.

We hereby thankful to Chief Minister Punjab; because of his sincere attention towards deaf squash tournament and support. Only one week is left and all the preparations regarding deaf squash tournament are close to complete.

We still need sponsorship for 5th World Deaf Squash Championships in coming October 2010 in New Zealand. We request to our proud sponsors that they may sponsor us for 5th World Deaf Squash Championship to make us enter into this championship.

After final entries, final list of Names of 1st Chief Minister Punjab Open Deaf Squash Championship is as below: -

1 Bilal Tahir Lahore Punjab Yes

2 Bilal Atiq Lahore Punjab Yes

3 Sajid Nawaz Lahore Punjab Yes

4 M. Saleem Malik Lahore Punjab Yes

5 Wasif Fiazan Lahore Punjab Yes

6 Arbab Tahir Lahore Punjab Yes

7 M. Umar Baig Lahore Punjab Yes

8 M. Zibair Lahore Punjab Yes

9 Ali Raza Lahore Punjab Yes

10 Nadeem Akhtar Lahore Punjab Yes

11 Umar Khalid Gujrat Punjab Yes

12 M. Nauman Lahore Punjab Yes

13 M. Ovais Lahore Punjab Yes

14 Sohail Ahmed Sialkot Punjab Yes

15 M. Ahsan Saleem Sargodha Punjab Yes

16 M. Faisal Rauf Faisalabad Punjab Yes

17 Yahya Khan Nowshera NWFP Yes

18 Muneeb Javed Okara Punjab Yes

19 M. Waqar Ahmed Sargodha Punjab Yes

20 Mubashar Rasool T.T Singh Punjab Yes

21 Anwar Hassan Sahiwal Punjab Yes

22 Tanveer Abbas Sargodha Punjab Yes

23 Imran Arshad M.B-ud-Din Punjab Yes

24 Sufiyaan Arshad M.B-ud-Din Punjab Yes

25 Zafar Iqbal Sheikhupura Punjab Yes

26 Shams Tanveer Sialkot Punjab Yes

27 Sikandar Javed Gujrat Punjab Yes

28 Shafiq Qadir Lahore Punjab Yes

29 Zeeshan Yousaf Mardan NWFP Yes

30 Ali Khalid Lahore Punjab Yes

31 Hashim Khan Mansehra NWFP Yes

32 Khurram Kamal Lahore Punjab Yes

33 Hamid Ali Lahore Punjab No

34 M. Irshad Lahore Punjab No

35 M. Ali Osama Lahore Punjab No

36 M. Shahbaz Lahore Punjab No

37 Sajjad Hassan Malik Khanewal Punjab No

38 M. Ali Saadat Lahore Punjab No

39 M. Umar Lahore Punjab No

40 Khurram Khaliq Lahore Punjab No

41 Waqas Razaq Lahore Punjab No

Pakistan Deaf Squash Activities

2009-12-31T15:50:00.024+05:00

1st Chief Minister Punjab Open Deaf Squash Championship was planned in Pakistan Deaf Squash Association’s previous meeting. After that, final date were settled at 14^th January 2010 and final will be held on 16^th January 2010 at Punjab Squash Complex. Old Club Road, Lahore at 04:00 PM PST. Now due to unavailability of Courts at Punjab Squash Complex. Tournament dates are rescheduled in February between 23rd February to 25 February 2010.

The Pakistan Deaf Squash Association management requests to Chief Minister Punjab Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif to be Chief Guest in final day. Due to his heavy political and duty schedule Chief Minister Secretariat has transfer theis request to Mr. Syed Zaeem Hussain Qadri (MPA PP-154, Lahore).

Mr. Syed Zaeem Hussain Qadri is additional Secretary of Pakistan Muslim League (N) and very active person of PML (N). He is elected as a member of Punjab constitutional Assembly from PP-154 Lahore.

This tournament again sponsored by Bank AlFalah Ltd. 32 Players from several districts has confirmed their entry in this tournament. It seems that deaf players are very keen to play in squash tournaments. Pakistan Deaf Squash Association is also planning to organize 1^st Governor Cup Deaf Open Squash Championships. Its planning is under process and will be final next few months.

1st Chief Minister Punjab Open Deaf Squash Championship will be played in Punjab Squash Complex, Old Club Road, Lahore. On the same venue Pakistan Deaf Squash Association already organized All Four National Deaf Squash Championships and 1st Lahore Deaf Squash Championships in past five years. Pakistan Deaf Squash Association is also planning to inaugurate this tournament through Mr. Sartaj Aziz Ex-Financial Minister of Pakistan’s Federal Cabinet in Nawaz Sharif’s Government. Mr. Sartaj Aziz is a senior parliamentarian and a very senior worker of Pakistan’s independence movement. He has also meet with Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. He also received Pakistan Independence movement medal from Tehrik-e-Pakistan Workers Trust chaired by Mr. Majeed Nizami Chairman of Nawaiwaqt Group of Newspapers.

Wing Commander Irfan Asghar (Honorary Secretary of Pakistan Squash Federation is also invited in final day’s ceremony. It depends on his schedule to attend this gathering or not. In previous meeting with him he told to Mr. Muhammad Usman (Secretary Pakistan Deaf Squash Association) & Miss Komal Rafiq (Director Woman Deaf Squash Wing) that he will come to Lahore to watch deaf squash player’s performance. He also declared that he will provide support for selection of deaf squash team after 5^th National Deaf Squash Championships.

Wing Commander Irfan Asghar is newly appointed Honorary Secretary of Pakistan Squash Federation. He Takes charge from Wing Commander Shams-ul-Haq. At the time of Wing Commander Shams-ul-Haq Pakistan Deaf Squash Association get lots of support from Pakistan Squash Federation. In first meeting with Irfan Asghar, the first impression of Muhammad Usman (Secretary of PDSA) was "We have no more tension about our future".

Pakistan Deaf Squash Association also working for World Deaf Squash Championships 2010 New Zealand. At this time it’s the main goal to find a sponsor for World Deaf Squash Championships – 2010. At that moment Pakistan Deaf Squash Association has many sponsors but none of them accept to provide sponsorship for 2010 event. But it’s a hope that current sports authorities have fully interest for sports and they release funds for sports associations. It means that Pakistan Deaf Squash Association can find something positive for World Deaf Squash Championships.

Sports board Punjab also demanded some documents from Pakistan Deaf Squash Association. Documents have been submitted in sports board Punjab's office for further necessary actions.

Pakistan Deaf Squash Association is seems better then all other deaf sports associations. In late year Pakistan deaf cricket association has organized all Pakistan deaf T20 cricket championship and winning team receive a very low cash award which is 50 percent down then Pakistan Deaf Squash Association’s tournaments winners.

No doubt that Pakistan Deaf Squash Association has a really professional working team then all other deaf sports and welfare associations. First key person is Dr. Khalid Jamil Akhtar (President). Who is a very renowned personality in disabled people’s community. Dr. Khalid’s contribution with disabled peoples is highly appreciated for deaf and disabled community

Second key Person in Pakistan Deaf Squash Association is Muhammad Usman, who is working with Pakistan Deaf Squash Association as Secretary General. His main goal is to help Pakistan's deaf peoples. Before he attached with Lahore Deaf Cricket Association, during his period with LDCA he has organized number of tournaments and events for deaf peoples and school children. He organizes a cricket match on first time in Qaddafi Stadium, Lahore before his these activities there were no games in national level stadiums. After his effort deaf cricket comes under attention of Pakistan Cricket Board. Later that, Pakistan Cricket Board starts support for deaf cricket. In answer of his efforts Lt. General Tauqeer Zia (Ex-Chairman or PCB) donated Rs. 100,000/- when a national level deaf cricket tournament was organized in Sargodha.

In April – 2005, we have contact with Australian Deaf Squash Association for World Deaf Squash Championships – 2005 entry. They have forwarded our query to Mr. Dominic P.J Everett (Leader of English Deaf Squash Association) who is working as Technical Director for World Deaf Squash Association (later this Name changed to World Deaf Squash Inc.). Since then Pakistan Deaf Squash Association is active in squash. It’s the bad of luck that Pakistan Deaf Squash Association fails to enter in to World Deaf Squash Championship 2005 & 2007 editions. It’s because of Visa issues. On first occasion Australian embassy refused to grant visa to deaf squash team and later than south African embassy again refused to grant visa to deaf squash team.

AFFILIATION:

Pakistan Deaf Squash Association is affiliate with Pakistan Squash Federation. We are working under guidelines and suggestions of Pakistan Squash Federation’s secretary which issued time to time from Pakistan Squash Federation’s Secretary. Pakistan Deaf Squash Association is also affiliate with World Deaf Squash Inc. an affiliate organization of World Squash Federation.

EVENTS IN CREDIT:

Since its establishment, Pakistan Deaf Squash Association has organized several tournaments for deaf squash players and lovers. Here is a list of tournaments which organized by Pakistan Deaf Squash Association provided below:-

1. 1^st Lahore Deaf Squash Championships – 2005

2. 1^st National Deaf Squash Championships – 2006

3. 2^nd National Deaf Squash Championships – 2007

4. 3^rd National Deaf Squash Championships – 2008

5. 4^th National Deaf Squash Championships – 2009

All the tournaments were sponsored by Bank AlFalah Ltd. We are very impressed with Bank AlFalah 's management that they have keen interest to develop deaf squash in our country. we have also several sponsors like Nestle, Pepsi, and others they have sponsor us with squash goods and with their brand drinks.

EVENTS UNDER PLANNING AND PROGRESS:

1^st CM Punjab Open Deaf Squash Championship in January–2010

5^th National Deaf Squash Championships – 2010

(Dates are not Confirmed yet)

1^st Governor of Punjab Cup Deaf Squash Championships (Governor Cup)

(Dates are not Confirmed yet)

INTERNATIONAL EVENTS HISTORY:

In 2005 Pakistan Deaf Squash Association received invitation for World Deaf Squash Championships from World Deaf Squash Inc. held in Melbourne Australia. But unfortunately Australian embassy refuses to grant visa to deaf squash team. The news is available on internet and with print media.

Punjab Squash Association is providing the squash facilities i.e. coaching, squash courts, tips and training. We really thankful to Ex-President Lt. Gen ® Zarrar Azeem and Ex-Secretary Lt. Col. ® Muhammad Rafiq Shahid of Punjab Squash Association, both persons have extremely great credit to develop deaf squash in Pakistan. It’s very good that we have players from several districts of three respected provinces (Punjab, Sindh & N.W.F.P).

2009-05-30T18:32:00.015+06:00

Pakistan Deaf Squash News:

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All Pakistan deaf Squash gets underway: -
LAHORE: -

The 4TH All Pakistan Deaf Squash Championship (Boys Category) began here at Punjab Squash Complex on Monday 18 May 2009. The events began after a opening ceremony performed by Dr Khalid Jamil Akhtar, President of Pakistan Deaf Squash Association, who was the chief guest. On the first day qualification, first and second round were played. The quarter-final matches will start at 1000 hours on May 19 (today) at the same venue.

The Results:

Qualification Round:

Arbab Tahir (Lahore) beat Abdullah Junaid (Lahore) by 11/7,5/11,12/10
Usman Sikandar (Lahore) beat Jamshid Ch. (Lahore) by 11/3,11/4
Nadeem Akhtar (Lahore) beat Umer Taj (Lahore) by 11/5,11/6
Abul Rashid (Sahiwal) beat Shahab-uddin (Sargodha) by 11/7,11/7
M. Shakil (Multan) beat M. Abbas (Sahiwal) by 11/5,11/4
Salman Jutt (Chichawatni) beat Sohail Ahmed (Sialkot) by 11/3,11/6
Shafqat Rashid (Kasur) beat Zahid Moid (Multan) by 11/4,11/5
Zeshan Saif (Mardan) beat Ijaz Ahmed (Faisalabad) by 11/7,11/8

1ST Round
Bilal Tahir (Lahore) beat Arbab Tahir (Lahore) by 11/5,11/4
Ali Raza (Lahore) beat M. Umer Baig (Lahore) by 11/5,11/6
Asif Ashan (Lahore) beat Khurram Shehzad (Lahore) by 11/1,11/2
Wasif Faizan (Lahore) beat Umer Jaj (Lahore) by 11/4,11/1
Ali Khalid (Lahore) beat Zeshan (Mardan) by 12/10,11/8
Shafiq Qadir (Lahore) beat M. Ramzan (Lahore) by 11/4,11/8
M. Nauman (Lahore) beat Irfan Ali (Lahore) by 11/5,11/6
Sajid Nawaz (Lahore) beat Abdul Rashid (Sahiwal) by 11/2,11/2
M. Saleem Malik (Lahore) beat M. Shakeel (Multan) by 11/4,11/3
M. Ali Sasdat (Lahore) beat Hamid Ali (Lahore) by 11/4,11/4
Khurram Kamal (Lahore) beat Awais Yousaf (Lahore) by 11/4,11/4
Nasir Ali (Lahore) beat Salamat Jutt (Chichawatni) by 11/3,11/4
Shafqat Rashid (Kasur) beat M. Arif (Lahore) by 11/4,11/6
M. Omer Khalid (Lahore) beat Kashif Khan (Lahore) by 11/3,11/1
Zubair Karafat (Lahore) beat Hamid Ali (Lahore) by 11/5,11/7
Bilal Attiq (Lahore) beat Jamshed Ch. (Lahore) by 11/3,11/7

2ND Round
Bilal Tahir (Lahore) beat Ali Raza (Lahore) by 11/1,11/2
Wasif Faizan (Lahore) beat Asif Ashan (Lahore) by 11/4,11/1
Ali Khalid (Lahore) beat Shafiq Qadir (Lahore) by 11/6,11/5
Sajid Nawaz (Lahore) beat M. Nauman (Lahore) by 11/1,11/6
M. Saleem Malik (Lahore) beat M. Ali Saadat (Lahore) by 11/5,11/3
Nasir Ali (Lahore) beat Khurram Kamal (Lahore) by 11/4,11/6
Omer Khalid (Lahore) beat Shafqat Rashid (Kasur) by 11/5,11/4
Bilal Attiq (Lahore) beat Zubair Karafat (Lahore) by 11/9,11/3

3rd Round:
LAHORE:

Bilal Tahir and Bilal Attiq reached the final of 4th National Deaf Squash Championship after winning their respective last-four matches here on Tuesday at Punjab Squash Association Complex. Bilal Tahir (Lahore) took 25 minutes to topple his pre-final opponent Sajid Nawaz (Lahore) in a four-set encounter recording a 13-11, 11-2, 11-13, 11-3 win.

Bilal to face Bilal in squash final ...

Meanwhile, Bilal Attiq (Lahore) also registered an identical 3/1 win over M. Saleem Malik (Lahore) by a 11-3, 6-11, 11-4, 11-7 score-line to secure his berth in the final. The two Bilals will face up in the final at the same venue on 20th May 2009.

Quarter-Final Results:
Bilal Tahir (Lahore) bt Wasif Faizan (Lahore) by 11-6, 11-8, 14-12
Sajid Nawaz (Lahore) bt Ali Khalid (Lahore) by 11-6, 11-5, 11-2
M. Saleem Malik (Lahore) bt Nasir Ali (Lahore) by 11-2, 11-3,11-4
Bilal Attiq (Lahore) bt M. Omer Khalid by 11-3, 11-5, 11-3

Semi-Finals:
Bilal Tahir (Lahore) bt Sajid Nawaz (Lahore) 13-11, 11-2, 11-13, 11-3;
Bilal Attiq (Lahore) bt M. Saleem Malik (Lahore) 11-3, 6-11, 11-4, 11-7

In a hardest Final Game on 20th May 2009 during a hot summer day Bilal Tahir Beat Bilal Attiq and claimed his 3rd Winning Trophy in National Deaf Squash Championship's History. The match was really tough. On a stage Bilal Attiq was ahead and he was just few points away from victory, but tired Bilal Tahir make a comeback and create history of his victory.