Jahangir Khan

For other uses, see Jahangir Khan (disambiguation).

Jahangir Khan
Jahangir Khan at the 2018 Asian Awards
Nickname(s)JK
CountryPakistan
Born (1963-12-10) 10 December 1963 (age 60)
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Retired1993
Racquet usedUnsquashable
Men's singles
Highest rankingNo. 1
World OpenW (1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1988)
Medal record
Men's squash
Representing  Pakistan
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 1988 Amsterdam Singles
Gold medal – first place 1985 Cairo Singles
Gold medal – first place 1984 Karachi Singles
Gold medal – first place 1983 Munich Singles
Gold medal – first place 1982 Birmingham Singles
Gold medal – first place 1981 Toronto Singles
Silver medal – second place 1993 Karachi Singles
Silver medal – second place 1991 Adelaide Singles
Silver medal – second place 1986 Toulouse Singles
Bronze medal – third place 1989 Kuala Lumpur Singles
Bronze medal – third place 1987 Birmingham Singles
1st Emeritus President of the
World Squash Federation
Incumbent
Assumed office
2008
Preceded byPost created
7th President of the
World Squash Federation
In office
2002–2008
Preceded byNew Zealand Susie Simcock
Succeeded byIndia Narayana Ramachandran
Updated on 28 April 2020.

Jahangir Khan (Pashto, Urdu: جهانګير خان born 10 December 1963) is a former professional Pakistani squash player. He won the World Open title six times, and the British Open title ten times (1982–1991). Jahangir Khan is widely regarded as the greatest squash player of all time,[1][2][3] and one of the greatest sportsmen in Pakistan history.[4][5] From 1981 to 1986, Khan was unbeaten and during that time won 555 consecutive matches[6] – the longest winning streak by any athlete in top-level professional sport as recorded by Guinness World Records.[7][8][9]

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 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]

Two of his nieces are Natasha Khan (better known as Bat for Lashes), a British singer,[17] and Maria Khan, a professional footballer who has played for the Pakistan women national football team.[18]

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

Shahid Afridi Foundation (SAF)

In 2018, Khan became global President of Shahid Afridi Foundation (SAF) in a ceremony held at Japan. SAF was founded by former cricketer Shahid Afridi which aims to provide healthcare and education facilities in Pakistan.[30]

Niaz Support

In 2023, Khan was appointed as a global goodwill ambassador for Niaz Support, a Pakistani social enterprise that provides customized wheelchairs to people with disabilities. [31]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Greatest player". Squashsite. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 2 March 2010.
  2. ^ "Jahangir Khan recognised as greatest squash player of all time". UNSQUASHABLE. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ Hussain, Faizan (24 February 2016). "Jahangir Khan - Sportsman of the millennium". The Nation. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
  5. ^ Julien, Diane (March 2019). "Jahangir Khan - Conqueror of the World" (PDF). World Squash. Archived (PDF) from the original on 28 August 2023. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
  6. ^ "Jahangir Khan: A champion who lived up to his name". The News International. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
  7. ^ "Norman Talks Ending Khan's 555 Winning Run". PSA World Tour. 20 July 2020. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
  8. ^ Jahangir injury hastens final exit, The Independent, 24 September 1992
  9. ^ Jahangir Khan hopes for squash's 2016 Olympic debut Archived 8 October 2019 at the Wayback Machine, Webindia123.com, 26 August 2008
  10. ^ a b "Officers". World Squash Federation. Archived from the original on 18 September 2018. Retrieved 2 March 2015.
  11. ^ a b c d "JAHANGIR KHAN". UNSQUASHABLE. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
  12. ^ "The Asian Awards | Honouring Asian Excellence | VIP Asian Awards | Business Awards | Jahangir Khan". www.theasianawards.com. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
  13. ^ a b "Jahangir Khan - Pakistan squash legend who took the sport to new heights". Daily Times. 1 July 2017. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
  14. ^ Chaudhry, Ijaz (11 October 2020). "SQUASH: COURTING SUCCESS". DAWN.COM.
  15. ^ Hafiz, Javed. "The civil society has developed into a formidable force". Archived from the original on 27 November 2010. Retrieved 2 March 2010.
  16. ^ Poor Peshawar village home of squash dynasty. Central Asia Online. 15 March 2010.
  17. ^ "Bat for Lashes: off the wall". The Daily Telegraph. London. 26 February 2009.
  18. ^ 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.
  19. ^ "Jahangir The Conqueror". emel.com. Retrieved 9 March 2016.
  20. ^ "Jahangir Khan Pakistan's Squash Legend Who Took Sport to New Heights". Daily Times. Retrieved 1 July 2017.
  21. ^ "When was Jahangir Khan born?". Britannica.com. Retrieved 2 March 2010.
  22. ^ "Japan issues commemorative stamp to celebrate Jahangir Khan's career". www.geo.tv. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
  23. ^ Postage stamp pf [sic] Rs. 3 depicts Pakistan's youngest world squash champion Jahangir Khan in 1984 Retrieved 5 January 2016, Daily Dawn
  24. ^ Another honour for legendary Jahangir Khan Retrieved, The Business Recorder
  25. ^ Poncha, Cyrus (15 November 2005). "Time Magazine Asian Hero: Jahangir Khan".
  26. ^ Honour for Jahangir Khan Retrieved, 12 August 2007, Dawn News
  27. ^ "Japan issues commemorative stamp to celebrate Jahangir Khan's career". Geo TV. Retrieved 1 December 2017.
  28. ^ Jehangir Khan gets Outstanding Achievement in Sport Award Retrieved, The News International
  29. ^ "President confers Pakistan civil awards on 253 personalities". Dunya News. 14 August 2022. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
  30. ^ Shahid Afridi, Jahangir Khan come forward to help minorities in fighting pandemic Retrieved, The Statesman, 5 April 2020
  31. ^ Islamabad. "Jahangir Khan, Abrar-ul-Haq and Azam Jamil become the Global Goodwill Ambassadors for Niaz". IslamabadPost. IslamabadPost. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
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Sporting positions
Preceded by World No. 1
January 1982 – December 1987
November 1988 – October 1989
March 1990 – April 1990
July 1990 – October 1990
January 1992 – April 1992 		Succeeded by

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