India’s junior squash teams have achieved remarkable success at the World Junior Squash Championships in Houston, advancing to the quarterfinals in the team event. The boys’ team will face a tough challenge against fourth-seeded South Korea, while the girls’ team will take on third-seeded Malaysia.
The boys secured their quarterfinal berth with a decisive 2-0 victory over Canada in the pre-quarterfinals. Shaurya Bawa, who previously won individual bronze, displayed remarkable resilience to overcome Youssef Sarhan in a thrilling five-game match. Arihant KS also contributed significantly, avenging his individual event loss to Ewan Harris with a dominant win.
The girls’ team, though finishing second in Group D after a narrow 1-2 loss to Hong Kong in their final league match, still qualified for the quarterfinals. Their strong performance throughout the tournament demonstrates the high level of talent within the Indian junior squash program.
The Indian teams’ impressive runs at the World Junior Squash Championships highlight the growing strength of Indian squash at the youth level. The players’ determination, skill, and sportsmanship have garnered attention and inspired future generations of squash players in India.
