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Yuvraj Wadhwani clinches Asian Junior Squash title, becomes second Indian to achieve feat

Wadhwani thrashed his Pakistani counterpart 13-11, 11-5, 6-11, 12-10 in the final to become the second Indian to lift the prestigious trophy.

Published: 30th September 2018 03:16 PM  |   Last Updated: 30th September 2018 03:16 PM   |  A+A A-

India's Yuvraj Wadhwani, fourth from left, celebrates after winning the Asian Junior Squash Championship 2018 title. (Photo | SRFI/Twitter)

By ANI

CHENNAI: India's Yuvraj Wadhwani has clinched Asian Junior Squash Championship title after defeating Anas Ali Shah of Pakistan in the final of the boys' U-13 individual event.

Wadhwani thrashed his Pakistani counterpart 13-11, 11-5, 6-11, 12-10 in the final to become the second Indian to lift the prestigious trophy.

In 2014, it was Indian squash player Veer Chotrani, who had won the title in Iran.

In under-15 category, India's Arvav Sareen had to settle for the second podium finish after losing his summit clash 6-11, 9-11, 7-11 to Mohammad Hamza Khan of Pakistan.

Overall, Indian squash players managed to win a total of six medals in the tournament including one gold, one silver and four bronze.

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