3-0 wins mark squash meet

3-0 wins mark squash meet

JAKARTA (JP): Abundant 3-0 wins marked the first day of the
20th East Asian Squash Championships team event competitions at
the Pertamina squash court in Simprug, South Jakarta, yesterday.

In the women's team event, Japan beat Indonesia 3-0; the
Philippines whipped South Korea 3-0; and Hong Kong rout South
Korea 3-0. Malaysia lost to Singapore 1-2.

In the men's team event, Hong Kong downed South Korea 3-0 and
Malaysia pipped South Korea 3-0. Meanwhile, Singapore edged Japan
2-1 and the Philippines put aside Indonesia 2-1.

Today's fixtures: At 10.30 a.m., the women's team events pit
Indonesia against the Philippines, and Singapore against Japan.
At 6 p.m., Indonesia takes on Hong Kong and Singapore faces the
Philippines. In the men's team event at 10.30 a.m., Indonesia
entertains Singapore and Japan plays Malaysia. At 6 p.m.,
Indonesia tackles the Philippines and Japan tries to upset Hong
Kong. (arf)