Uzair, Haris, Farhan move into semifinals of Hong Kong Junior Open
Mohammad Uzair, Haris Qasim and Farhan Hashmi moved into the second round of top-8 in their respective age categories in Hong Kong Junior Open in Hong Kong, China.
In under-19 category, top seed Uzair overpowered Chan Chi Ho Russell of Hong Kong in 5 games battle. Chan Chi put a shiny start as he won the first game by 11-1. Uzair came back strongly to win the game and match with the final score line of 1-11, 11-9, 11-5, 7-11, 11-9 to book berth into the semifinals of Hong Kong Junior Open.Now Uzair will face Shahani Tushar of India in the second round.
In under-17 category, Haris beat Kueh Nathan Tze Bing of Malaysia in straight games with the final score line of 11-9, 11-9, 11-3.Haris will play against second seed Azhar Muhammad Amir Amirul in the second round.
Farhan defeated Yasunari Shota of Japan 11-9, 11-8, 11-8 in the first round of top-8.Now Farhan is drawn against Lee Min Woo of Korea.
