Aamir Atlas Khan


Aamir Atlas Khan is a Pakistani professional squash player. He is a recipient of Pakistan's prestigious civil award, the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz. He is the nephew of former world champion Jansher Khan.

Career

Aamir Atlas Khan began playing squash at the age of 6 and rose through the junior ranks.
Junior Achievements:
- Won medals in all junior categories
- British Junior Champion: U-13, U-15, U-17, U-19
- 2008 World Junior Championship: Silver Medal and Gold Medal
- Asian Junior Champion 2005
Senior Achievements:
- Pakistan National Senior Ranked #1 for multiple years
- Highest World Ranking: #14
- Gold Medalist: South Asian Games 2006 / 2010 and Asian Games 2010
- Asian Senior Individual Squash Champion
- Multiple National and Asian titles
- PSA Tournament wins, including victories over top 10 world-ranked players
Awards and Recognition:
- Conferred with the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz by the Government of Pakistan for outstanding achievements in squash on winning 65+ International and national titles
https://www.squashinfo.com/latest-news/351-aamir-joshna-win-asian-junior-titles
https://www.squashinfo.com/latest-news/2717-atlas-khan-el-shorbagy-to-contest-world-junior-final
https://www.dawn.com/news/930437/pakistan-win-squash-gold-silver-at-south-asian-games
https://www.nation.com.pk/24-Mar-2015/president-confers-tamgha-e-imtiaz-upon-aamir-atlas
https://tribune.com.pk/story/544870/15-year-wait-ends-as-aamir-triumphs
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/squash/6617389/Pakistans-Aamir-Atlas-Khan-shocks-Gregory-Gaultier-at-Qatar-Open.html

2010

Khan won the silver medal in the men's singles event at the 2010 Asian Games in Guangzhou, China.

Asian Squash Championship '13

In the Asian Squash Championship 2013, Khan brushed aside Kuwait's Abdullah Al Mezayan in three sets to become the first Pakistani in 14 years to claim the title.