Pakistan and India split titles, Jordan clinches 11th place

Jordan’s boys team had an easy win today over Sri Lanka clinching 11^th place on the last day of the 16^th Asian Junior Team Championship in Seoul, South Korea. Ahmad Al Saraj beat Ravindu Laksiri 3-1 (13-15, 11-4, 11-4, 11-8) and Hamza Alzubaidi downed Vinduranga Udantha 3-0 (11-8, 12-10, 11-6). With Jordan leading 2-0 in matches, Al Khasawneh did not have to play.

The real action today took place on the center all-glass court as two finals were staged. In the girls’ final, India played Hong Kong China. Hong Kong won the first match but conceded the second one. The third and decisive match was closely fought but was finally won by India,

In the men’s final, Pakistan was able to down India 2-0 to win the championship. Both teams were crowned in the presence of the newly elected ASF president David Mui from Hong Kong.

“My congratulations go to Korea and the Korean Squash Federation for hosting a very successful tournament. Jordan will be looking forward to welcoming all Asian nations to Amman this summer for the 20^th Asian Junior Individual Championship”, stated President of Jordan Squash Federation,Dr. Ramzi Tabbalat.

Jordan Squash Federation.