DOHA, April 23: The Kuwaiti national squash team showcased commendable performances at the onset of the Qatar International Open Squash Championship, hosted at the Khalifa International Squash Complex in Doha, Qatar, with the event set to conclude tomorrow.
In the U-11 category, Salman Al-Saleh secured his berth in the 16th round of the tournament by triumphing over his Pakistani counterpart, Ayoub Zaman, with a resounding 3-0 victory. Likewise, Saleh Al-Kandari advanced to the same round in the U-13 category after defeating Qatari Yousef Al-Nuaimi with another decisive 3-0 win.
Abdul Rahman Al-Kandari demonstrated his prowess in the U-15 category by overpowering Qatari Muhammad Al-Fayad with a dominant 3-0 victory, securing his place in the round of 16. Meanwhile, in the U-17 category, Abdullah Hani exhibited exceptional skill as he defeated Iranian Irfan Tajjan convincingly with a scoreline of 3-0, advancing to the 16th round.
Khaled Al-Fawzan showcased a stellar performance in the U-17 category by defeating Singaporean Chandra Mouly Befs with a flawless 3-0 victory, securing his spot in the round of 16. However, Fahd Al-Ghais faced a setback in the under-19 category, succumbing to Jordanian Muhammad Al-Batayneh with a score of 1-3.