Sanu Gurung ousted Tribhuvan Bista 6-2, 6-2 in another match of the same category. Likewise, Sukaman Tamang struggled past Anuj Arora 6-2, 5-7, 7-6, while Manoj Shah succeeded over a tough challenge put forth by Raju Rai 2-6, 7-6, 10-8. Harbindra Singh Chatta defeated Mahesh Shrestha 6-3, 6-3 and Rajesh Chhetri overpowered Durga Kunwar 6-2, 6-1. Birendra Shahi and Gopal Manandhar earned walkovers.
In the quarterfinals of the women´s singles, Priti Rijal thrashed Saloni Lama 6-0, 6-0 while Aslesha Lissanevitch defeated Rita Gurung 6-2, 6-3. Malika Rana ousted Sagun Thapa 6-2, 6-2 and Kalpana Thapa overcame Ramita Kapali 6-2, 6-1.
Shree Ram Magar defeated Santosh Karki 7-5, 4-0 (DA) while Kumar Adhikari sealed an easy victory against Chhewang Lama 6-0, 6-0 in the men´s singles category.
In the veterans´ doubles, Rajesh Shrestha and Dharma Shahi struggled past the pair of Harbindra Singh Chatta and Rameshwar Tiwari 6-2, 3-6, 7-6. Likewise, Uttam Lama teamed with Rajesh Chhetri to defeat Chandra Shahi and Abdul Rehman 0-6, 7-5, 10-8 in a tough match.
The pair of Krishna Raj Ghale and Suwarna Dhakhwa easily overpowered Arjun Karki and Suman Dhakhwa 6-0, 6-1. In another match of the same category, Sanu Lama and Manoj Rana teamed up to beat the pair of Sunil Gurung and Hem Bahadur Gurung 6-1, 6-3.
KFA into last four of girls´ football
KATHMANDU, Nov 18: Kathmandu Football Academy (KFA) advanced into the semifinals of the ongoing Gurukul Girls´ Football Cup being held at the Goldhungha football ground on Wednesday.
KFA beat the hosts Gurukul 2-1. Elina Shahi and Sajita Magar scored one each for the winning side.
KFA will meet NIMS in the semifinal while Toru will play against Shuvakamana in another match.
Winning start for hosts in Annal Jyoti volleyball
KATHMANDU, Nov 18: The hosts Annal Jyoti ´A´ started on a winning note in the Ninth Annal Jyoti Volleyball Running Cup, an inter-school tournament, held at the hosts court Dholahiti on Wednesday.
The hosts eased past Gyan Bigyan School in straight sets 25-18, 25-13. Likewise, Newton beat SEB School 25-20, 25-23, Jupiter downed Bright Future 15-25, 25-10, 25-12. Likewise, the second team of the hosts suffered a 17-25, 19-25 defeat at the hands of Nightingale. In another match, Gyan Bigyan saw off Jupiter 19-25, 25-23, 25-18.
Under mini boys´ (U-13) category, hosts Annal Jyoti ´B´ beat Bright Future 14-25, 25-15, 25-17, while hosts Annal Jyoti ´A´ were defeated 18-25, 25-16, 17-25 by Gyanodaya. SEB beat Model 25-21, 25-21 and Gyanodaya 25-11, 25-13.
The girls´ matches will be held from Thursday.
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