Jahangir Khan
Era: 1980s
Pakistan Squash Federation
"The Greatest Squash Player of All Time"
- Born
- 1963
- Born in
- Karachi
- Titles
- 10× British Open, 6× World Open
- Active Era
- 1981–1991
- Status
- Pakistan Squash Legend
Career Overview
Jahangir Khan is regarded by many as the greatest squash player in history. He went unbeaten in competitive play for 555 matches over more than five years — one of the most remarkable winning streaks in any sport.
Greatest Achievements
- 10× British Open Champion (1982–1991)
- 6× World Open Champion
- 555 unbeaten matches between 1981 and 1986
- World No. 1 for the entire decade of the 1980s
- President of the World Squash Federation
Career Timeline
- 1979Wins World Amateur Championship at 15
- 1981Wins first World Open title
- 1982Wins first British Open title
- 1986Unbeaten streak finally ends after 555 matches
- 1991Wins 10th and final British Open title
- 1993Retires from competitive play
Jahangir Khan's record-shattering dominance redefined what was possible in the sport and inspired a new generation of Pakistani champions.
