College mates Joachim, Wa Sern make rivalry on court loud and clear

Joachim Chuah (left) facing off against college mate Low Wa Sern (right) during the National Championships at the Nicol David International Squash Centre. ( August 15,2025 ) —CHAN BOON KAI/The Star

PENANG: It was a familiar encounter on court for national squash player Joachim Chuah as he came out on top against Low Wa Sern in the National Championships quarter-finals yesterday.

Both players, who play squash and study at Trinity College, faced off at the Nicol David Intentional Squash Centre, but it was Joachim who had things going his way as he won 11-6, 11-7, 11-9 in 45 minutes.