SIBU: Players from Sibu staged a near-clean sweep in the CMS Sarawak squash Circuit Sibu-leg which concluded here over the weekend.
In the Boys’ Under-19, Samuel Lau easily disposed of compatriot Lau Yi Cheng 3-0 (11-0, 11-0, 11-3) to lift the title. Third placing went to Kevin Yii.
The Girls’ Under-19 was also a tussle between Sibu teammates, ending with Joan Wong defeating Jamie Tiong 3-0 (11-5, 11-2, 11-5). Veronica Teo was third.
In the Boys’ Under-15, Sibu Caleb Lau emerged champion after beating Miri’s Wong Jun Ming 11-4, 11-9, 11-2. Kenneth Kong from Miri came third.
In the Girls’ Under-15, Sibu Carina Loi beat Miri Ivonne Chang Ying Jie 11-0, 11-2, 11-2 to win the title. Alicia Chin from Miri ended third.
Newly minted Sibu Squash Association president Tang Chok Ping said most of the seniors had opted out of the Sibu-leg competition due to commitments elsewhere.
Nevertheless, he was happy to note an increasing number of new players joining in the Sibu-leg, thus boosting the popularity of the sport.
Encouraging more people to take it up as a hobby, he said: “The racquets and balls are long lasting and the sport is also an indoor-activity for anytime of day.”
Other results: (from Sibu unless stated): Boys’ U-11 – Conor Loi, Brian Tang and Wong Lee Hong (Miri); Boys’ U-9 – Clement Chieng (Miri), Ryan Brian Buckol (Miri), Tiong Yong; Girls’ U-13 – Yew Shin Tong, Shirly Ling and Chia Lian Qian (Miri); Girls’ U-11 – Audrey Cheng, Tan Yee Xuan, Jocelyn
Hou (Miri); Girls’ U-9 – Agatha Cheng, Sharon Loh and Grace Wong.