The first ever junior squash ranking tournament was held recently at the Marsa Sports Club. 

Juniors from across the island took part, testing their playing skills against one another.

Kim Cauchi, fresh from her success in the Luxembourg Junior Open, was the clear favourite and the other juniors relished the opportunity to play against the in-form junior in Malta. Kim played composed throughout the day without dropping a single game in any of her six matches.

The battle for second and third place was decided between Adrian Farrugia and Nick Falzon.

Adrian powered his way to a straight games victory but not without some excellent play from young Nick.

A special prize was awarded to the ‘fairest player of the day’. Each junior was asked to choose their own fairest player and their vote went to Aleandro Mifsud. 

Next month ,the Marsa Squash Section will be starting yet another first for junior squash in Malta.

A junior squash league will commence allowing the juniors the chance to play regular matches.

The winner of the junior league will be promoted to the adult league giving the winner the opportunity to play some tough matches against some of the senior players and gain valuable playing experience.

The next junior ranking event will be held at the Marsa Sports Club on Saturday 30 June.