Aqil on course to break top 300 target after junior victory


Aqil Mirza Naim Khairil Fariz

PETALING JAYA: Rising squash talent Aqil Mirza Naim Khairil Fariz (pic) continued his steady ascent up the world rankings yesterday, capturing the boys’ Under-19 title at the Milo All-Star Malaysian Junior Open.

The 18 year-old Aqil overcame a two-set deficit to defeat rival Altamis Aqhar Sallam Sufian 7-11, 9-11, 11-8, 11-6, 11-4 in the all-Malaysian final at the Jalan Duta Squash Courts.

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