World Junior Squash Championships: Indian men finish sixth, women secure seventh spot
India have ended their WSF World Junior Squash Championships campaign with the men's team finishing sixth and the women's team nailing the seventh place. The men's team fronted a stiff challenge against England in the fifth and sixth-place match.
Shaurya Bawa performed excellently, getting the better of Yusuf Sheikh with a 3-1 (11-3, 6-11, 11-8, 11-7) win. However, India failed to keep the momentum in their favour.
Yuvraj Wadhwani lost to Bailey Malik 1-3 (11-5, 9-11, 8-11, 14-16), and Ayaan Vaziralli encountered a defeat against Dylan Roberts 1-3 (11-6, 9-11, 9-11, 7-11), handing over the match to England.
In the women's section, India triumphed over New Zealand in a thrilling contest for the seventh position. Despite her best efforts, Shameena Riaz fell to Ella Lash 2-3 (7-11, 12-10, 13-11, 4-11, 4-11).
However, Nirupama Dubey staged a remarkable comeback to beat Anabel Gemmell 3-2 (9-11, 11-6, 11-4, 8-11, 11-9). Subsequently, Unnati Tripathi secured the victory by defeating Ella Hill 3-0 (11-4, 11-3, 11-6).
How did Indian boys and girls reach the World Junior Squash Championships final round?
India's journey in the WSF World Junior Squash Championships in Houston came to an end, following ups and downs throughout the tournament.
On the last day at the Junior Squash Championships 2024, Indian boys continued their winning streak as they defeated South Africa 2-0 in the 5-8 position matches. Shaurya beat Connor Earl 3-1 (12-10, 7-11, 11-6, 11-7), and Ayaan defeated Julian Phillips 3-0 (11-4, 11-4, 11-8).
However, the girls’ team lost to England. Shameena could not defeat Amelie Haworth and lost 0-3 (8-11, 4-11, 10-12). To add to India's woes that day, Unnati was defeated by Emily Coulcher-Porter 0-3 (8-11, 12-14, 4-11).
The Indian boys' team will now play England in the fifth and sixth spot match. Whereas, despite the sub-standard outing versus England, the girls will face Hong Kong in the seventh-place match.