The young Pakistani squash players, Mehwish Ali, Mahnoor Ali and Sehrish Ali, are making waves in the world of international squash, yet they find themselves overlooked by government authorities.

In their own words, the sisters express their ambition to carve out a significant place in squash and serve as role models for aspiring athletes. Hailing from Peshawar, the Ali sisters also train in Karachi, showcasing their commitment to excellence in the sport.

Mahnoor is a junior champion, while Sehrish closely follows her lead. Mehwish, with her impressive collection of medals, adds to the family’s legacy in the sport. Despite their achievements, the sisters face a lack of support beyond their devoted parents.

Mahwish Ali, a 15-year-old rising star in the world of squash, is the newest BARD fellow of the Bilquis & Abdul Razak Dawood Foundation. With several victories and titles to her name, including 21 gold medals and multiple championships, she embodies determination and perseverance.

Mahnoor Ali, also a recent recipient of support from the Bilquis and Abdul Razak Dawood (BARD) Foundation, has established herself as a significant figure in the squash world at the age of 11. She has won 11 gold medals to date.

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Bard Foundation defined Sehrish Ali as “Introducing Sehrish Ali, Pakistan’s U15 No. 1 squash sensation! Her relentless pursuit of excellence has brought her numerous accolades and honors. Bilquis & Abdul Razak Dawood Foundation is ecstatic to witness her achieve more with utmost support.”

Mahnoor Ali of Pakistan won the Girls Under-13 title at the Danish Junior Squash Championship, defeating her sister Sehrish Ali in straight games (11-3, 11-3, 11-2). In the Under-17 category, their elder sister Mehwish Ali secured third place by beating Ruby Huisman from the Netherlands 3-0 (11-4, 11-7, 11-8), three days ago.