We are very delighted to announce the recipients of the ASF Awards 2024 proposed by the Selection Panel and endorsed by the Management Committee as below:

ASF Coaches Awards 2024
ASF Coach of the Year:
- Mr. Ajaz Azmat (Malaysia)
ASF Junior Coach of the Year:
- Mr. Dick Leung (Hong Kong, China)
ASF Development Coach of the Year:
- Ms. Koh Yoke Keet (Singapore)
ASF Coaches Certificate of Recognition:
- Mr. Afiq Haiqal Shukor (Malaysia)
- Ms. Elise Ng (Hong Kong, China)
- Ms. Joey Chan (Hong Kong, China)
- Mr. Lim Kai Zhen (Malaysia)
- Mr. Max Lee (Hong Kong, China)
- Mr. Ryan Neville Pasqual (Malaysia)
- Ms. Wee Wern Low (Philippines)

ASF Performance Awards 2024
DATO ALEX LEE Award - Men:
- Mr. Ng Eain Yow (Malaysia)
DATO ALEX LEE Award - Women:
- Ms. Satomi Watanabe (Japan)
HASSAN MUSA Award - Boy:
- Mr. Hamza Khan (Pakistan)
HASSAN MUSA Award - Girl:
- Ms. Anahat Singh (India)
The ASF Award - Men's Team:
- Malaysia Men's Team in the 22nd Asian Team Championships
The ASF Award - Women's Team:
- Malaysia Women's Team in the 22nd Asian Team Championships & WSF World Team Championships 2024
The ASF Development Award:
- Hong Kong, China Men’s Team in the 22nd Asian Team Championships & WSF World Team Championships 2024

Congratulations to all the award winners and special thanks to the Selection Panel. The awards will be presented at the forthcoming Asian Championships (Date and Venue: TBC).

Dear Member Nations,

With squash making its debut at AIMAG, we firmly believe that the new platform will provide a unique opportunity for top squash players across Asia to showcase their talent and compete at the highest level. Additionally, this milestone will further promote our sport, attracting more individuals to participate in and support squash. 

Stay tuned for more details about the Games, which would be announced later this year. We look forward to welcome your athletes to this historic edition of AIMAG for Squash!

In a remarkable display of talent and teamwork, the Korean boys’ team has made history by clinching their first-ever team title at the “22nd South China Group Asian Junior Team Championship 2025” held in Hong Kong last Sunday. This victory marks a significant milestone for Korean squash and sets a new standard for future generations.

In the girls’ division, Team Hong Kong, China has reignited its legacy by securing the championship after a 14-year hiatus, triumphing over Malaysia, who had dominated the finals in the last five editions. This win is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the athletes and the support of their coaching team.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to silver medalists boy’s and girl’s teams from Malaysia and Co-third India boys & girls team, Singapore’s girls, and Pakistan’s boys, for their outstanding performances throughout the tournament.

We also express our gratitude to all 15 participating countries / regions including China,  Hong Kong, China, India, Japan, Republic of Korea, Kuwait, Macau, China, Malaysia, Mongolia, Pakistan,  Qatar, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Chinese Taipei, Thailand for their commitment to the sport and for showcasing their skills on this prestigious platform. A special thanks goes to the Squash Association of Hong Kong, China, for hosting this remarkable event and ensuring its success.

The future of squash looks bright, and we look forward to seeing these talented athletes continue to shine on the international stage.

Full results can be found here: www.hksquash-majorevents.com/en

The 45^th Annual General Meeting of the Asian Squash Federation was successfully concluded last Sunday in Hong Kong. In the election of office bearers, we celebrate the leadership and vision of our newly elected president, Mr. Duncan Chiu from Hong Kong, China, poised to elevate our beloved sport across the continent.

“UNITE, ELEVATE, EXCEL IN SQUASH. Our goal is to elevate squash in Asia by creating an inclusive and innovative community that nurtures talent and inspires future generations. We will prioritize junior participation, coach and referee development, and international promotion, including advocating for squash’s inclusion in the Olympic and Asian Games. Strengthening partnerships and leveraging technology to boost engagement and accessibility will ensure squash remains vibrant and competitive.” New President said after being newly elected at the 45th ASF AGM.

Furthermore, we extend our sincere gratitude to our former President Mr. David Mui, MH JP for his tremendous contribution to our Asian squash family in the past twelve years and congratulate him to be appointed as the Emeritus President.

Moreover, we congratulate to the two newly elected Vice Presidents Mr. Adel Jassim AlGhareeb from Kuwait and Mr. Ryun-Hoe KOO from Korea. Also, we would like to thank you Mr. Cyrus Poncha to continue his service as Vice President and extend our great appreciation to Mr. Fayez Abdullah S. Al-Mutairi from Kuwait and Ms. Heo Tae-Sook from Korea for their support as Vice Presidents in the past years.

The new Executive Committee (2025-2029):

President:                  Mr. Duncan Chiu (Hong Kong, China)

Secretary General:     Mr. John Wong (Hong Kong, China)

Honorary Treasurer:   Mr. Cedric Tyen (Hong Kong, China)

The new Management Committee (2025-2029):

 President:                  Mr. Duncan Chiu (Hong Kong, China)

Vice Presidents:           Mr. Cyrus Poncha (India), Mr. Adel Jassim AlGhareeb (Kuwait), Mr. Ryun-Hoe KOO (Korea)

Secretary General:     Mr. John Wong (Hong Kong, China)

Honorary Treasurer:   Mr. Cedric Tyen (Hong Kong, China)

We are confident that under the leadership of Mr. Chiu, the Asian Squash Federation will continue to excel and achieve significant milestones within the squash community.