Jahangir Khan
World Open | W (1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1988) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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1st Emeritus President of the World Squash Federation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Assumed office 2008 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Preceded by | Post created | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th President of the World Squash Federation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
In office 2002–2008 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Preceded by | Susie Simcock | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Succeeded by | Narayana Ramachandran | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Last updated: 28 April 2020. |
Jahangir Khan (
He retired as a player in 1993, and served as President of the World Squash Federation from 2002 to 2008. Later in 2008, he became Emeritus President of the World Squash Federation.[10]
Early and personal life
Khan was born on 10 December 1963 into a Pashtun family in Karachi.[11][12][3][13] His family originally hailed from Nawan Kalli, a small village near Peshawar in Pakistan.[14][15][16][13]
A member of the Khan family, he was born into a family of squash players; his father Roshan Khan won the British Open title in 1957, and his older brother was Torsam Khan.[11]
His two nieces
Career
Jahangir Khan was coached initially by his father Roshan, the 1957 British Open champion, then by his brother Torsam.[11] After his brother's sudden death he was coached by his cousin Rehmat, who guided Khan through most of his career.[11]
In 1979, the Pakistan selectors decided not to select Khan to play in the world championships in Australia[19] but he entered the World Amateur Individual Championship, at the age of 15, and became the youngest-ever winner of that event. In November 1979, Torsam Khan, who had been one of the leading international squash players in the 1970s, died suddenly of a heart attack during Australian Open match in Adelaide Australia. Torsam's death profoundly affected Khan. He considered quitting the game, but decided to pursue a career in the sport as a tribute to his brother.[20]
He retired as a player in 1993, and has served as President of the World Squash Federation from 2002 to 2008, later became Emeritus President.[10][21]
World Open final appearances
Wins (6) | ||
Year | Opponent in final | Score in final |
1981 | Geoff Hunt | 7–9, 9–1, 9–2, 9–2 |
1982 | Dean Williams | 9–2, 6–9, 9–1, 9–1 |
1983 | Chris Dittmar | 9–3, 9–6, 9–0 |
1984 | Qamar Zaman | 9–0, 9–3, 9–4 |
1985 | Ross Norman | 9–4, 4–9, 9–5, 9–1 |
1988 | Jansher Khan | 9–6, 9–2, 9–2 |
Runners-up (3) | ||
Year | Opponent in final | Score in final |
1986 | Ross Norman | 5–9, 7–9, 9–7, 1–9 |
1991 | Rodney Martin | 17–14, 9–15, 4–15, 13–15 |
1993 | Jansher Khan | 15–14, 9–15, 5–15, 5–15 |
British Open final appearances
Wins (10 consecutive) | ||
Year | Opponent in final | Score in final |
1982 | Hiddy Jahan | 9–2, 10–9, 9–3 |
1983 | Gamal Awad | 9–2, 9–5, 9–1 |
1984 | Qamar Zaman | 9–0, 9–3, 9–5 |
1985 | Chris Dittmar | 9–3, 9–2, 9–5 |
1986 | Ross Norman | 9–6, 9–4, 9–6 |
1987 | Jansher Khan | 9–6, 9–0, 9–5 |
1988 | Rodney Martin | 9–2, 9–10, 9–0, 9–1 |
1989 | Rodney Martin | 9–2, 3–9, 9–5, 0–9, 9–2 |
1990 | Rodney Martin | 9–6, 10–8, 9–1 |
1991 | Jansher Khan | 2–9, 9–4, 9–4, 9–0 |
Runners-up (1) | ||
Year | Opponent in final | Score in final |
1981 | Geoff Hunt | 2–9, 7–9, 9–5, 7–9 |
Honors and awards
- 1981 – At age 17 became the youngest winner of the World Open, beating Australia's Geoff Hunt in final.[22]
- 1984 – Featured on a Government of Pakistan issued postage stamp.[23]
- 1999 – Sport and Youth Award by French Government[24]
- 2005 – Times Award – Time Magazine named Khan as one of Asia's Heroes in the last 60 years.[25]
- 2007 – Awarded an honorary degree of Doctorate of Philosophy by London Metropolitan University.[26]
- 2017 – Featured on a Government of Japan issued commemorative stamp[27]
- 2018 – Winner of the 8th Asian Award for Outstanding Achievement in Sport[28]
- 2023 – Nishan-i-Imtiaz by the President of Pakistan.[29]
Philanthropy
In 2018, Khan became global President of Shahid Afridi Foundation (SAF) in a ceremony held at Japan. SAF was founded by former cricketer
See also
- List of squash players
- Jansher Khan
- World Open
- British Open Squash Championships
- World Squash Federation
- List of Pakistanis
References
- ^ "Greatest player". Squashsite. Retrieved 2 March 2010.
- ^ "Jahangir Khan recognised as greatest squash player of all time". UNSQUASHABLE. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
- ^ a b "BBC Radio 5 Live - The Question of Sport Podcast - Three of the most incredible unbeaten streaks in sport". BBC. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
- ^ Hussain, Faizan (24 February 2016). "Jahangir Khan - Sportsman of the millennium". The Nation. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
- ^ https://www.worldsquash.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Jahangir-Khan-Interview.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ^ "Jahangir Khan: A champion who lived up to his name". The News International. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
- ^ "Norman Talks Ending Khan's 555 Winning Run". PSA World Tour. 20 July 2020. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ^ Jahangir injury hastens final exit, The Independent, 24 September 1992
- ^ Jahangir Khan hopes for squash's 2016 Olympic debut, Webindia123.com, 26 August 2008
- ^ a b "Officers". World Squash Federation. Archived from the original on 18 September 2018. Retrieved 2 March 2015.
- ^ a b c d "JAHANGIR KHAN". UNSQUASHABLE. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
- ^ "The Asian Awards | Honouring Asian Excellence | VIP Asian Awards | Business Awards | Jahangir Khan". www.theasianawards.com. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
- ^ a b "Jahangir Khan - Pakistan squash legend who took the sport to new heights". Daily Times. 1 July 2017. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
- ^ Chaudhry, Ijaz (11 October 2020). "SQUASH: COURTING SUCCESS". DAWN.COM.
- ^ Hafiz, Javed. "The civil society has developed into a formidable force". Archived from the original on 27 November 2010. Retrieved 2 March 2010.
- ^ Poor Peshawar village home of squash dynasty. Central Asia Online. 15 March 2010.
- ^ "Bat for Lashes: off the wall". The Daily Telegraph. London. 26 February 2009.
- ^ Irshad (21 January 2023). "The footballer who scored an incredible goal on a free kick is the niece of legend Jahangir Khan - Daily Usaf Pipa News - PiPa News". Retrieved 28 August 2023.
- ^ "Jahangir The Conqueror". emel.com. Retrieved 9 March 2016.
- ^ "Jahangir Khan Pakistan's Squash Legend Who Took Sport to New Heights". Daily Times. Retrieved 1 July 2017.
- Britannica.com. Retrieved 2 March 2010.
- ^ "Japan issues commemorative stamp to celebrate Jahangir Khan's career". www.geo.tv. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ^ Postage stamp pf Rs. 3 depicts Pakistan's youngest world squash champion Jahangir Khan in 1984 Retrieved 5 January 2016, Daily Dawn
- ^ Another honour for legendary Jahangir Khan Retrieved, The Business Recorder
- ^ Poncha, Cyrus (15 November 2005). "Time Magazine Asian Hero: Jahangir Khan".
- ^ Honour for Jahangir Khan Retrieved, 12 August 2007, Dawn News
- ^ "Japan issues commemorative stamp to celebrate Jahangir Khan's career". Geo TV. Retrieved 1 December 2017.
- ^ Jehangir Khan gets Outstanding Achievement in Sport Award Retrieved, The News International
- ^ "President confers Pakistan civil awards on 253 personalities". Dunya News. 14 August 2022. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
- ^ Shahid Afridi, Jahangir Khan come forward to help minorities in fighting pandemic Retrieved, The Statesman, 5 April 2020
External links
- Jahangir Khan – PSA player profile at the Wayback Machine (archived 20 March 2012)
- Jahangir Khan at Squash Info
- The Incredible Khans of Squash: Part III Jahangir
- The Khan Family, A Squash Dynasty Part III
- Pakistan Squash – The Khan Supremacy Part VII
- Jahangir Khan page at Squashpics.com
- Details of Jahangir's rivalry with Jansher Khan
- Article on Jahangir's hardball squash rivalry with Mark Talbott
- World Squash Awards
- The KhanSquash Management Group – (archived)