Pakistan's Ali Sisters Dominate WSF Czech Junior Open 2026; Mehwish Ali Injured

The Ali Sisters have once again put Pakistan on the global squash map at the 17th WSF Czech Junior Open 2026, a prestigious Junior Gold-level tournament in Prague. While the day brought a historic final qualification for Mahnoor Ali, it was marred by a serious injury to top-seeded Mehwish Ali.

Mahnoor Ali Cruises into the Final

Mahnoor Ali delivered a masterclass in the semi-finals, defeating Ukraine's Tarasova in straight sets. Her dominant performance secured her a spot in the championship match:

• Scoreline: 11–5, 11–6, 11–7 (3–0)

• Status: She will now compete for the Gold Medal in the summit clash.

Health Update: Mehwish Ali Shifted to ICU

In a distressing turn of events, Mehwish Ali suffered a severe injury during her semi-final match. Mehwish was in a commanding position, leading the match by two games, when the incident occurred mid-play.

• Medical Status: Play was halted immediately, and she has been moved to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for close monitoring and specialized treatment.

• Community Reaction: The squash world and fans across Pakistan are sending prayers for her swift recovery.

Sehrish Ali to Fight for Bronze

The third sister, Sehrish Ali, also showed incredible grit. After a tough battle against the second seed, Johanna Reháková of the Czech Republic, Sehrish fell short of the final.

• Next Match: She will compete later today in the Bronze Medal match to ensure another podium finish for Pakistan.

Why the Czech Junior Open Matters

The WSF Czech Junior Open is a key event in the European Squash Federation (ESF) Junior Gold Circuit. It features the world's best young talent and offers crucial international ranking points. The Ali sisters' performance in Prague underscores Pakistan's rising dominance in junior international squash.