SDA Rizwan Ullah Khan

RIZWAN ULLAH KHAN, o novo coach da SQUASH WALL vai trazer toda sua energia e experiência de anos como treinador de juvenis e profissionais em Dubai. 

Paquistanês, com um estilo e abordagem diferente nas aulas, vai acrescentar muito ao jogo de quem marcar umas aulas com ele.

Vamos conhecer abaixo um pouco mais sobre ele

1. Tell us a little about the history of squash in Pakistan. Was it popular before Jahangir Khan?

1)Yes — squash was already popular in Pakistan before Jahangir Khan became famous, but he made the sport legendary around the world.

Squash in Pakistan started during the British colonial period, especially in cities with army clubs and sports centers like Peshawar, Karachi, and Lahore. After Pakistan became independent in 1947, squash continued growing through clubs, the military, and local competitions.

Before Jahangir Khan, Pakistan already had great squash champions such as:

Hashim Khan — one of the first world-famous squash players from Pakistan. He won the British Open many times in the 1950s. 

1)Roshan Khan

2)Azam Khan 

3)Mohibullah Khan

These players helped make Pakistan a strong squash nation before Jahangir’s era.Then Jahangir Khan changed everything. In the 1980s, he became one of the greatest athletes in sports history. He won hundreds of matches in a row and dominated world squash for years. His success made squash extremely popular across Pakistan, inspiring many young players to join the sport.

1. After him, Jansher Khan also became a world champion, continuing Pakistan’s golden era in squash.
   

2. How did you start playing? Khan is a very famous surname in Squash.

2)“Squash is very popular in my country, Pakistan, and I grew up watching legends like Jahangir Khan and Jansher Khan. I started playing at a young age because I loved the speed, fitness, and discipline of the sport. I trained hard every day and gradually became a professional player and coach.

Yes, Khan is a very famous surname in squash because many legendary Pakistani squash champions had the surname Khan, such as Hashim Khan, Jahangir Khan, and Jansher Khan. They inspired generations of players in Pakistan and around the world.

3. How did you become a coach? What motivates you most about this profession?

“I became a coach because squash has been a big part of my life for many years. After gaining experience as a player, I wanted to share my knowledge and help other players improve their skills, fitness, and mindset. Coaching gave me the opportunity to stay connected to the sport while helping young athletes grow with confidence and discipline.

What motivates me most is seeing players develop and achieve their goals. I enjoy teaching, building strong training programs, and inspiring people to work hard and believe in themselves. It is very rewarding to watch a student improve step by step, both in sports and in life.”

4. How do you see the development of Squash in the world? Has the fact that it's now an Olympic sport changed anything?

“Squash is growing very fast around the world now. More countries are investing in courts, academies, junior programs, and professional tournaments. The sport is becoming more international, with strong players coming from many different countries, not only traditional squash nations like Pakistan or Egypt.

The inclusion of squash in the 2028 Summer Olympics is a huge step for the sport. It gives squash more global recognition, attracts sponsors, increases media attention, and motivates young athletes to take the sport seriously. I believe this will create more opportunities for players, coaches, and clubs in the future, and it will help squash grow even more worldwide.

5. You are now a coach at SQUASH WALL. How have you seen our players, and what kind of work would you like to develop?

I am very happy to join Squash Wall⁠� as a Head coach. From what I have seen, 

the players are motivated, talented, and eager to improve. There is a very positive energy in the club, and I believe there is strong potential to develop players at different levels, from beginners to competitive athletes.

The kind of work I would like to develop focuses on technical improvement, physical conditioning, discipline, and mental strength. I also want to help create structured training programs for juniors and adults, 

improve match strategy, and build a professional training environment where players can enjoy the sport while reaching their full potential.My goal is to contribute my international playing and coaching experience to help the club continue growing and achieving success.”