Defending champs Malaysia in danger of crashing out after loss to Jordan

Bad start: Darren Rahul Pragasam lost the first match against Abedalkader Jeitan in the tie with Jordan at the Asian Junior Team Championships yesterday.

KUALA LUMPUR: Defending boys’ champions Malaysia are staring at an early exit from the 18th Asian Junior Team Squash Championships in Hong Kong.

Second seeds Malaysia’s hopes of reaching the semi-finals were severely dented after being upset 2-1 by sixth seeds Jordan in a Group B match at the Hong Kong Sports Club yesterday.