Irfan, Adnan reach semis

LAHORE: The Chairman POF Ranking Badminton Championships 2024 in Wah Cantt continues to deliver thrilling performances as the second day showcased intense battles in the pre-quarterfinals of Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, and Doubles categories.

In Men’s Singles Pre-Quarterfinals, Irfan Saeed Bhatti (Wapda) defeated Azeem Sarwar (Wapda) 21-15, 21-15; Muhammad Adnan (Army) triumphed over Jalees Konain (SNGPL) 17-21, 21-12, 21-19; Muqeet Tahir (Wapda) dominated Hamdullah (KP) 21-11, 21-9; and Zohaib Khan Khalil (Police) edged past Muhammad Zaid (KP) 20-22, 21-17, 21-19.

In Women’s Singles Pre-Quarterfinals, Ghazala Siddique (Wapda) overcame Farzana Ali (Wapda) 21-8, 21-10; Umama Usman (SNGPL) outplayed Saima Waqas (Wapda) 22-20, 21-13; Kanzul Eman (PB) defeated Zubaira Islam (SNGPL) 22-20, 12-21, 21-18; and Mahoor Shahzad (Wapda) beat Amal Muneeb (PB) 21-16, 21-12.

In Men’s Doubles (Round of 32), Raja Zulqarnain (Army) & M. Ali Larosh (Wapda) defeated M. Zaid & Najam Ul Saqib (KP) 21-18, 21-13; Aashan Tanveer (SNGPL) & Shayan Tanveer (PB) edged past Saad Amir (PB) & Rai Abdul Manan (Army) 17-21, 19-21, 24-22; and Azeem Sarwar (Wapda) & Murad Ali (KP) won against M. Naveed (Wapda) & Muqsit Islam (PB) 21-18, 22-20.

In Women’s Doubles Pre-Quarterfinals, Saima Waqas (Wapda) & Ammarah Ishtiaq (Army) beat Roshane Ihsan & Khadija Asim (PB) 21-10, 21-13.