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# Team Republic of Korea first crowned in the Boy’s event, while Team Hong Kong China reclaimed the Girl’s Gold Medal in the home court

Sole title-sponsored by South China Group, organized by the Squash Association of Hong Kong, China, sanctioned by the Asian Squash Federation, subvented by the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, Arts & Sports Development Fund and fully supported by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department and Watsons Water, the “2025 South China Group 22nd Asian Junior Squash Team Championships” successfully concluded today at Hong Kong Squash Centre.

The 2023 Boy’s Team Bronze medalists were matched up in the finals today, featuring the top seed, Team Republic of Korea, who made their historic first-ever appearance the in Asian Junior Team Championship’s Boy’s Final, and the 2nd seed, Team Malaysia. In the first match, the Korean Jooyoung Na took the first game by 11-6, but Harith Danial Jefri from Malaysia turned the table in the next two games by 11-8 and 11-9. Jooyoung Na immediately adjusted himself from the fourth game, successfully winning the next two games 11-7 and 11-2, leading the team to win the first rubber.

Yoo Jeong-uk from the Republic of Korea and Malaysian Nickhileswar Moganasundharam are also locked in a tough battle again. Yoo Jeong-uk ultimately won after a five-game match lasting 68 minutes (6-11, 13-11, 5-11, 11-9, 11-7) and led the team to claim their first-ever Boy’s Gold Medal in the Asian Junior Team Championships.

The top seed Team Hong Kong, China faced the 2nd seed Team Malaysia in the Girl’s Final. Our home player Kwong Ena eliminated Malaysian Anrie Goh in straight sets (11-3, 11-7, 11-6). In the following match, Cheung Tsz Ching lost the opening game to Harleein Tan 3-11 but quickly turned the table by winning three games11-7, 11-8, and 11-5. Team Hong Kong, China once again claimed the Girl’s Gold Medal since the 2011 Asian Junior Team Championships in Sri Lanka. In addition, Team India and Team Singapore were awarded Bronze Medals.

The Hong Kong, China, Boys' team finished sixth in the championship after losing 0-2 to Team Japan.

The Prize Presentation Ceremony was followed after the Girl’s Final was held with distinguished guests including the Honorable Duncan Chiu, President of Asian Squash Federation & Chairman of Squash Association of Hong Kong, China, Mr. David Mui, MH JP, Vice President of World Squash Federation & Emeritus President of Asian Squash Federation, Ms. Winnie Chui Hui Lo, JP, Deputy Director of Leisure & Cultural Services Department (Leisure Services), Mr. Paul Ng, Executive Vice Chairman & CEO of South China Group, and also the Vice Presidents of Asian Squash Federation, including Mr. Cyrus Poncha, Mr. Koo Ryun Hoe and Mr. Adel Alghareeb.

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