10 Facts About Jahangir Khan

Jahangir Khan is a former professional Pakistani squash player.

Jahangir Khan won the World Open title six times, and the British Open title ten times.

Jahangir Khan is widely regarded as the greatest squash player of all time, and the greatest sportsman in Pakistan history.

Jahangir Khan retired as a player in 1993, and served as President of the World Squash Federation from 2002 to 2008.

Jahangir Khan was coached initially by his father Roshan, the 1957 British Open champion, then by his brother Torsam.

In November 1979, Torsam Jahangir 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.

Jahangir Khan considered quitting the game, but decided to pursue a career in the sport as a tribute to his brother.

Jahangir Khan retired as a player in 1993, and has served as President of the World Squash Federation from 2002 to 2008, later became Emeritus President.

In 2018, Jahangir Khan became global President of Shahid Afridi Foundation in a ceremony held at Japan.

In 2023, Jahangir Khan was appointed as a global goodwill ambassador for Niaz Support, a Pakistani social enterprise that provides customized wheelchairs to people with disabilities.