KP Shuttlers Rehan Khan, Hasnain & Abeera Shine at National Junior Badminton Championship -

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PESHAWAR: Players from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have delivered impressive performances at the National Junior Badminton Championship 2026, securing victories in several matches in Sukkur.

The championship, being held from October 18 to 22, has brought together young badminton players from across Pakistan, representing teams including Army, WAPDA, SNGPL and various provincial sides.

In the Boys’ Singles Under-15 category, Muhammad Sadees defeated Army’s Abdul Hannan 15-6, 15-8, while Muhammad Hasnain secured a convincing 15-10, 15-2 victory over Sindh’s Muhammad Zaid.

In the Boys’ Singles Under-17 category, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Muhammad Rehan Khan defeated Punjab’s M. Faizan 15-11, 15-11 to advance in the competition.

In the Girls’ Singles Under-17 category, Abeera overcame Sindh’s Zara Mustafa 15-6, 19-17 to qualify for the next round. Jiya Abid also recorded a dominant victory over Sindh’s Iman, winning 15-4, 15-3.

However, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Muhammad Talha lost to Sindh’s Samiullah Hashmi 15-8, 15-6, while Wajiullah was defeated by Punjab’s Syed Zohaib 15-11, 15-9.

The championship features Under-15, Under-17, Under-19 and Under-21 categories, providing emerging players with an opportunity to demonstrate their skills and compete against the country’s leading junior talent.

The performances of Rehan Khan, Hasnain, Abeera and other KP players have highlighted the province’s participation in the national event as the championship continues through October 22.