Indian boys enter pre-quarterfinals of World Junior Squash Championships

Indian boys entered the pre-quarterfinals of the World Junior Squash Championships in Chennai, defeating Switzerland 2-1, last evening. 

After an easy 3-0 win over 23rd seed Saudi Arabia, India nearly lost the plot against Switzerland, seeded 12th, before going on to win 2-1 to top the Group E. 

Utkarsh Baheti had to recover from 4-8 down against Campbell Wells in the fourth to prevent a fifth, but the Swiss levelled as Nils Roach won in four defeating Veer Chotrani. 

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the decider between the number ones, Yash Fadte played out of his skin out to defeat Yannick Wilhelmi in five sets.

In other results, Egypt beat Singapore 3-nil, England beat South Africa 2-1 and Colombia beat Qatar 3-nil. 

A total of 24 countries, divided into eight groups, are taking part the tournament. 

Two teams from each group will advance to the knock-out phase. The Final will be played on Sunday.