Laxman Joshi beat Cyrus Vakil to retain the title in the Inter-Collegiate Squash Tournament, organised by the University of Mumbai and HR College Sports Council at the Police Gymkhana, Marine Drive yesterday.
Laxman Joshi beat Cyrus Vakil to retain the title in the Inter-Collegiate Squash Tournament, organised by the University of Mumbai and HR College Sports Council at the Police Gymkhana, Marine Drive yesterday.
In a repeat of last year's final, defending champion Joshi romped to an impressive 11-2, 11-3, 11-9 win over the formidable Vakil, who came up with a late challenge in the third game.
Joshi snatched the opening two games that included a double stroke in quick succession in the second game. He faced stiff resistance from Vakil who went up 6-5, 8-6 and 9-8 in the crucial third. But Joshi rallied brilliantly and smacked crucial winners in the end to take the game and match away.
Earlier, in the semi-finals, Joshi overcame Waqar Pathan of Mithibai 11-5, 11-0, 11-6, while Vakil rallied from a 1-2 deficit to beat Arun Sharma of Lokmanya Tilak, Vashi 11-6, 9-11, 9-11, 11-2, 11-4.
Sharma beat Pathan in the play-off for third and fourth positions.
The tournament kicks off a series of events being organised by the HR College Sports Council to celebrate the college's Golden Jubilee Year.
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