NEW YORK – Columbia men's quash is pleased to announce the addition of three newcomers to the 2025-26 roster on Thursday, as announced by Kenneth W. Torrey Head Squash Coach
Chris Sachvie. Joining the Lions are first-years Muhammad Ahmad, Sam Du, and Faazil Khan.
"We are very excited to welcome the Class of 2029," Sachvie said. "Our seven new first years (three men and four women) represent five different countries and bring with them a wealth of experience playing at the highest levels individually and for their respective countries in international competition. Both the men's and women's teams return eight of the top nine players from last year's national team championships, and we expect all of our first years to be competing for starting roles, adding depth and a lot of competition for coveted top nine spots."
Details on this season's incoming class are below. Fans can access the complete Columbia men's squash roster by clicking this link.
Muhammad Ahmad – SEAS – Santa Clara, Calif. / Connecting Waters/Mission College
Prior to Columbia
Nationally ranked squash player who held rankings of No. 1 in U11, No. 2 in U13, No. 2 in U15, No. 1 in U17, and No. 2 in U19 … Two-time U.S. Junior National Champion in younger divisions … Multiple-time JCT finalist in U17 and U19 … Represented Team USA at the World Junior Championships, finishing Top 16 in the world … Three-time US Squash Scholar-Athlete Award recipient.
Personal
Enrolled at Columbia Engineering … From California … Enjoys traveling, hiking, swimming, and reading … Favorite sports memory is his first U17 JCT after COVID, when as a 12-seed he battled through several five-set matches to reach the final, ultimately finishing runner-up.
Shaoqian "Sam" Du – SEAS – Shanghai, China / St. Paul's School (NH)
Prior to Columbia
Attended St. Paul's School (Concord, N.H.) … Competed for the Pelicans in squash … Reached the quarterfinals of the New England Championships as a sophomore … Rated the No. 1 Junior player in China BU13, U15, U15, and U19 … achieved a US squash ranking of 8 Sept. 12, 2024.
Personal
Enrolled at Columbia Engineering … Originally from Shanghai, China … Enjoys running, pool, foosball, spikeball, and following Premier League soccer … Favorite sports memory is his sophomore year appearance at the New England Championships quarterfinals … Has a special skill in reading Latin and Attic Greek.
Faazil Khan – CC – Oakville, Ontario, Canada / Malvern Preparatory School
Prior to Columbia
Competed in squash throughout high school, beginning in 2020 … Earned two All-NEPSAC selections … Recipient of the US Squash Scholar-Athlete Award … Was named captain of the World Junior Championship Boys team that secured 10th place … a member of the Canadian National Boys U13, U15, U17, and U19 team.
Personal
Enrolled at Columbia College … From Oakville, Ontario … Enjoys reading, hiking, and watching movies … Favorite sports memory is winning his first national championship at 12 years old … Lived in Egypt for two years (2020–22) … Sister, Aleeza Khan, played for Columbia women's squash (2022–24).
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