Cross sings Joachim’s praises after he passes tricky test to reach last eight

Impressive feat: Joachim Chuah (left) came from behind to beat Egypt’s Kareem El Torkey 3-11, 11-8, 11-7, 11-4 in the fourth round.

PETALING JAYA: National coach Andrew Cross was full of praises for squash player Joachim Chuah after he claimed an impressive win over Egypt’s Kareem El Torkey to reach the quarter-finals of the World Junior Championships.

Joachim showed great determination and fighting spirit to come from behind to beat the tricky El Torkey 3-11, 11-8, 11-7, 11-4 in the fourth round in Melbourne yesterday.