January 30, 2011 9:10 PM

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Indian racqueters create history as they stun arch-rival Pakistan

Indian racqueters today created history when they stunned arch-rivals and holders Pakistan in the 15th Asian Junior Team Championships. Playing in front of a packed house at the Sri Lankan Air Force base squash venue in Colombo, India won 2-1. India have lifted the prestigious title for the first time since its inception in 1981. The Indian players comprising of Ramit Tandon, Abhishek Pradhan, Mahesh Mangaonkar and Vrishab Kotian rose to the occasion as they outplayed the mighty Pakistanis.SRFI Secretary General Srivatsan Subramaniam said with this victory in hand, India are now the proud owners of three of the four Asian junior titles. 6 months ago, Ravi Dixit and Dipika Pallikal won the Asian Junior Individual Championship (Boys and Girls under 19 respectively). He said, India have now won the Junior Boys Team. Ramit Tandon of India beat Danish Atlas Khan 11/7 6/11 11/9 8/11 11/9; Abhishek Pradhan then lost to Nasir Iqbal 4/11 7/11 3/11. Mahesh Mangaonkar beat Sadam Ul Haq 11/7 11/2 11/6.

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