PETALING JAYA: National squash player Joachim Chuah’s spirited comeback fell just short as he lost a thrilling five-game battle to Pakistan’s Mohd Asim Khan in the World Championship Qualifiers final in Hong Kong yesterday. During the match, Asim charged ahead by controlling the opening two games, but a slight injury to the Pakistani player’s hand in the third game allowed Joachim to close the gap. But Asim’s determination to make his second world meet appearance came through as he looks to improve on his second-round exit at last year’s edition in Chicago. With Malaysia not earning an additional ticket for Giza in May, national squash player and world No. FINAL RESULTSMen: Mohd Asim Khan (Pak) bt Joachim Chuah (Mas) 11-3, 13-11, 9-11, 3-11, 12-10.

Source: The Star April 05, 2026 16:54 UTC