Relative minnows in Mumbai’s squash fraternity, Willingdon Catholic Gymkhana (WCG) turned giant killers when they lifted the title in The Leela -ISP Squash Classic handicap team event that concluded at the glass -backed squash courts of The Leela on Sunday. A total of 16 teams take part in the eight-week long tournament.
In the final on Sunday, WCG outplayed Otters Club ‘B’ 3-1 in the best-of-five final, their players making most of the handicap advantage they enjoyed over their more famed rivals, who paid the price for a bit of complacency.
Prashant Mehra gave WCG a winning start with a 14-15, 15-11, 8-15, 15-9,15-9 victory. After Jay Thaapa had beaten Karan Bhatty 15-4, 13-15, 9-15, 15-8, 15-10 to give WCG a 2-0 lead, Ashwin Kukreja pulled one back for Otters ‘B’ defeating Bipin Batra 15-14, 15-12, 15-11. But, Rakshak Malhotra settled the issue in WCg’s favour, winning the fourth rubber 10-15, 15-13, 15-13, 15-9 against Tushar Bhambani.
The winners took home a trophy and Rs 6,000, while the runners up received a trophy and Rs 4,000. The losing semifinalists, Khar Gymkhana and The Leela received Rs 2,500 each.
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