Salman Khalil secured the K2 Squash PSA Challenger 15K Championship title at the K2 Squash Club in the United States, defeating eighth seed Finnlay Withington in straight games. Khalil dominated the final and closed out the match 11–8, 11–8, 11–7 in just 36 minutes to lift the trophy.
The victory earned Salman Khalil the championship prize of $2,850, while runner-up Finnlay Withington collected $1,800 after an impressive tournament run. The PSA-sanctioned event drew international competitors and underscored the growing stature of squash across North America.
The closing ceremony featured notable attendees including Sunny Rao, Sudhir Naik, Ali Rezvi, and Karamatullah Khan alongside Tournament Director Muhammad Naveed Alam, who presented trophies and awards to the finalists. Organisers highlighted the high standard of play and strong international participation throughout the week.
Under the leadership of Muhammad Naveed Alam, the first K2 Squash PSA Challenger 15K was staged with professional oversight aimed at promoting squash at the international level. Karamatullah Khan, CEO of K2 Squash, praised the organisation and the calibre of competition, noting that the event advances efforts to raise the profile of squash in the United States while celebrating achievements such as Salman Khalil’s title win.
