Doha:The third 2026 Khalifa Open Squash Championship concluded with Talal Bader winning the men's professional title. The event, organized by the Qatar Squash Federation (QSF), lasted four days and featured players from various age groups competing for top honors.
According to Qatar News Agency, Bader emerged victorious in the professional men's division, with Saleh Khalifa finishing as the runner-up. In the men's A-level category, Ali Mansour secured the title, surpassing Youssef Al Malki.
In the women's division, Zoe Makarios claimed victory, with Talia Ali coming in second. The junior competitions also saw several winners, including Saleh Khalifa, who took the boys' under-17 title, with Hamad Al Khalaf as the runner-up. Hassan Alyan won the under-15 division, while Mohammed Al Tamimi finished second, and Muath bin Fahad captured the under-13 crown ahead of Youssef Al Tamimi.
In the over-45 masters division, Haitham Gouda claimed first place, with Asim Mirza finishing as the runner-up. Tournament Director Saad Al Mohannadi remarked that the tournament is a part of QSF's efforts to provide competitive opportunities for local players, enhancing their capabilities and expertise.
He further stated that the Federation is committed to regularly hosting domestic tournaments to promote the sport at home and prepare national players for future competitions.
