KARACHI: Abdul Malik Khan, a Quetta native, will soon complete his Masters degree in accounting from Cornell University, an Ivy League school in New York, therefore the time has come for him to pick what he wants to do with his career. Should he take a solid job or follow the game he loves the most? Despite the challenges that lie ahead, Malik has decided to pursue squash.
Squash may not be one of the most popular sports in the world, but it continues to draw major interest in Pakistan due to its rich history.
Malik began playing squash at the national level at the age of ten. He earned the bronze medal for Pakistan in the Asian Games.
He was also the World Junior Plate Gold Medalist in 2017 and Pakistan’s top junior player in 2018.
“It is easy for me to get a job here [in the United States], but I’m passionate about playing squash,” Malik, who was admitted to Cornell University based on his squash and academic achievements, told GeoSuper.tv in an exclusive interview.
Malik is now under the tutelage of David Palmer, a former world number one and winner of four British Open and two World Open titles.
“I am being taught by Palmer, a former successful player. “He’s helping me improve my game and become a better player,” Malik explained.
While Malik is eager to replicate the likes of Jahangir Khan, Jansher Khan and Hashim Khan, he also dreams about opening a cancer hospital in Balochistan.
Earlier this month, Cenar hospital, the only facility dedicated to treating cancer patients in Balochistan, in Quetta reported more than 5,000 new cancer patients. Additionally, many cases remain undiagnosed in remote regions.
