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"The civil society has developed into a formidable force". ^ Jahangir Khan hopes for squash's 2016 Olympic debut,, 26 August 2008.^ Jahangir injury hastens final exit, The Independent, 24 September 1992.SAF was founded by former cricketer Shahid Afridi which aims to provide healthcare and education facilities in Pakistan. In 2018, Khan became global President of Shahid Afridi Foundation (SAF) in a ceremony held at Japan. 2018 – Winner of the 8th Asian Award for Outstanding Achievement in Sport.2017 – Featured on a Government of Japan issued commemorative stamp.2007 – Awarded an honorary degree of Doctorate of Philosophy by London Metropolitan University.2005 – Times Award – Time Magazine named Khan as one of Asia's Heroes in the last 60 years.1999 – Sport and Youth Award by French Government.1984 – Featured on a Government of Pakistan issued postage stamp.1981 – At age 17 became the youngest winner of the World Open, beating Australia's Geoff Hunt in final.World Open final appearances Wins (6)īritish Open final appearances Wins (10) He retired as a player in 1993, and has served as President of the World Squash Federation from 2002 to 2008, later became Emeritus President. He considered quitting the game, but decided to pursue a career in the sport as a tribute to his brother.
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In November 1979, Torsam Khan, who had been one of the leading international squash players in the 1970s, died suddenly of a heart attack during Australian Open match in Adelaide Australia. In 1979, the Pakistan selectors decided not to select Khan to play in the world championships in Australia but he entered the World Amateur Individual Championship, at the age of 15, and became the youngest-ever winner of that event. After his brother's sudden death he was coached by his cousin Rehmat, who guided Khan through most of his career. Jahangir Khan was coached initially by his father Roshan, the 1957 British Open champion, then by his brother Torsam. He currently lives in Karachi, Pakistan with his wife Rubina (m.1995) and their two children. He is the son of Roshan Khan, brother of Torsam Khan and a cousin of both Rehmat Khan and British singer Natasha Khan (better known as Bat for Lashes. Later in 2008, he became Emeritus President of the World Squash Federation. He retired as a player in 1993, and has served as President of the World Squash Federation from 2002 to 2008. During his career he won the World Open six times and the British Open a record ten consecutive times.
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Khan was born into Pashtun family from Neway Kelay Payan, Peshawar.