Oberoi triumphs

MUMBAI, AUG 23: Ritwik Bhattacharya failed to clear the last hurdle between him and the boys8217; under-19 title and went down in straight games to Malaysia8217;s Mohammed Azlan in the final of the Hong Kong Junior Open Squash Championship.

Bhattacharya lost 6-9, 4-9, 4-9. India8217;s Gaurav Juneja got the better of Malaysia8217;s Kenny Ng 9-2, 9-0, 3-9, 9-0. Bikram Oberoi clinched the under-16 boys8217; crown by prevailing over his Indian compatriot Abhijit Kukreja 1-9, 9-4, 9-1, 9-3.

Results: Boys under-19: Final: Mohammed Azlan Mal b Ritwik Bhattacharya Ind 6-9, 4-9, 4-9. Third place: Shane Doherty Aus b Yan Ka Ho HK 9-2, 9-0, 3-9, 9-0.

Boys under 16: Final: Bikram Oberoi Ind b Abhijit Kukreja Ind 1-9, 9-4, 9-1, 9-3. 3rd place: W Hammond UAE beat Raul Singh India 9-3, 9-4, 9-0.