Abdullah Mayouf and Issa Al-Najadah in action.

KUWAIT CITY, April 12: The Kuwaiti junior squash team has achieved another milestone, with three players advancing to the semifinals of the 29th Arab Junior and Youth Squash Championship at the Sheikh Salem Al-Sabah Center in South Surra.

Abdullah Mayouf delivered an impressive performance, defeating the fourth-seeded Jordanian, Khalil Al-Tayeh, in the quarterfinals. Saleh Al-Kandari also triumphed, beating Jordan’s Bishr Mohammed in straight sets. Meanwhile, second-seeded Issa Al-Najadah secured his place in the semifinals after overcoming his fellow Kuwaiti player, Hamoud Al-Sawagh. Alongside the Kuwaiti trio, Jordan’s Hazem Tariq also advanced to the semifinals.

In the under-19 category, Jassim Al-Gharib made his way to the final by defeating his compatriot Abdullah Hani 3-1. On the other side, top-seeded Saudi Mohammed Al-Nusfan also secured a 3-1 victory, beating Jordanian Osama Al-Batayneh. Al-Gharib will now face Al-Nusfan for the Arab Youth Singles title.

The three-day team championship begins today, Sunday.