Arjun Ghosh of India ‘B’ excelled in the singles and followed it up with a win in the doubles encounter to help the hosts beat China 2-1 in the opening round of the team event in the cadet boys category of the India Junior and Cadet Open Table Tennis Championships at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Stadium, Worli yesterday.

Ayush Tayal (left) and Arjun Ghosh in action yesterday. Pic/Suresh KK