Jahangir Khan

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jahangir Khan
Occupation	Squash Player
Date Of Birth	Dec 10, 1963(1963-12-10)
Age	61
Birthplace	Karachi
Country	Pakistan
Birth City	Sindh
Horoscope	Aquarius

Jahangir Khan Biography

Jahangir Khan is one of the most popular and richest Squash Player who was born on December 10, 1963 in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. Jahangir was coached initially by his father, Roshan, the 1957 British Open champion, then by his brother Torsam. After his brother’s sudden death he was coached by his cousin Rehmat Khan, who guided Jahangir through most of his career. In 1979, the Pakistan selectors decided not to select Jahangir to play in the world championships in Australia. but he entered the World Amateur Individual Championship, at the age of 15, he became the youngest-ever winner of that event. In November 1979, Jahangir’s older brother 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. Torsam’s death profoundly affected Jahangir. He considered quitting the game, but decided to pursue a career in the sport as a tribute to his brother.

In 2018, Jahangir became global President of Shahid Afridi Foundation (SAF) in ceremony held at Japan. SAF is founded by former cricketer Shahid Afridi which aims to provide healthcare and education facilities in Pakistan.

Khan was born into Pashtun family from Neway Kelay Payan, Peshawar. During his career he won the World Open six times and the British Open a record ten times. He retired as a player in 1993, and has served as President of the World Squash Federation from 2002 to 2008. Later in 2008, he became Emeritus President of the World Squash Federation.

Jahangir Khan Net Worth

Jahangir Khan is one of the richest Squash Player from Pakistan. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jahangir Khan 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Jahangir Khan ( Urdu: جهانگير خان ‎; born 10 December 1963) is a former World No. 1 professional Pakistani squash player. He won the World Open six times, and the British Open ten times. Jahangir Khan is widely regarded as greatest squash player of all time.

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.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Jahangir Khan Dating?

According to our records, Jahangir Khan married to Ghazala Khan , Rehmat Khan. As of December 1, 2023, Jahangir Khan’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Tony Ranked on the list of most popular Squash Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Pakistan. Jahangir Khan celebrates birthday on December 10 of every year.

Top Facts about Jahangir Khan

1. Jahangir Khan is considered the greatest squash player of all time.
2. He won 10 British Open titles and 6 World Championships.
3. Jahangir Khan was unbeaten in competitive play for over five years.
4. He retired from professional squash in 1993 with a record of 555 wins and only 8 losses.
5. Jahangir Khan was awarded the Pride of Performance by the Pakistani government in 1982.
6. He served as President of the World Squash Federation from 2002-2008.
7. Jahangir Khan has been instrumental in promoting squash globally through his coaching and development work.
8. He is also known for his philanthropic efforts, including supporting education initiatives in Pakistan.
9. In recognition of his achievements, he was inducted into the World Squash Hall of Fame in 1991.
10. Today, Jahangir Khan remains an iconic figure not just within squash but across sport more broadly.

Are Jahangir Khan and Jansher Khan relationship?

For many years the name Khan had been synonymous with success in the game of squash. Unlike his older rival, Jahangir Khan ( no relation ), Jansher did not emerge from a squash-playing dynasty. His father was a storekeeper on the Pakistan Air Force payroll. Two of his older brothers, however, excelled at the sport.

How much is Jahangir Khan worth?

RankNameNet worth (USD)
25| Syed Babar Ali| $330 million
26| Anwar Saifullah Khan| $330 million
27| Ashar Aziz| $287 million
28| Jahangir Siddiqui| $220 million

How many years Jahangir Khan remained unbeaten?

In 1981, Jahangir became the youngest winner of the World Open at the age of 17 when he beat the then World No. 1 Geoff Hunt Australia in the final. That championship marked the start of an unbeaten run which lasted for five years and 555 matches.

Who is the king of squash?

Pakistani squash player Jahangir Khan became a legend in his sport by going undefeated for five years.

Who is squash world No 1?

The ranking is to rate the performance level of male professional squash player. It is also a merit-based method used for determining entry and seeding in men’s squash tournaments. The rankings are produced monthly. The current world number one is Ali Farag of Egypt.