PESHAWAR: Three sisters from Peshawar have advanced to the semi-finals of the Czech Junior Open 2026, indicating a rare and remarkable moment for Pakistan’s youth sports scene.
In such a case, the competing in Prague under the banner of the World Squash Federation’s Junior Gold Circuit, the Ali sisters continued their impressive run with composed and confident performances against European opponents.
In this regard, the trio reached the final four stage after registering decisive victories in their respective categories. The progress has drawn quiet attention from coaches, officials, and international observers, many of whom are now watching closely to see how far this unexpected story will go.
Furthermore, Mahnoor Ali delivered a controlled performance against France’s Elia Grossi, securing a straight-games win to book her place in the semi-finals. Her elder sister, Sehrish Ali, followed with an equally commanding display in the same age group, defeating Switzerland’s Maya without dropping a single game.
The back-to-back victories not only mentioned technical consistency but also indicated a maturity rarely seen at this level. Meanwhile, the eldest of the three, Mehwish Ali, carried the family momentum into the Girls Under-17 event.
Facing Poland’s Hanna Rubel, she maintained composure throughout the match and sealed a convincing straight-games victory, ensuring that all three sisters would feature in the tournament’s decisive stage. So far, what makes this achievement particularly notable is not just the results, but the context.
Competing far from home, against well-prepared European players, the Ali sisters have quietly demonstrated the depth of emerging talent coming out of Peshawar a city more often associated with challenges than international sporting headlines.
One thing, however, is already clear: this story is no longer just about winning matches. It is about a signal being sent, softly but firmly, from Peshawar to the rest of the squash world.
