Amman: Jordanian squash player Osama Al-Battayneh claimed the gold medal after finishing first at the Singapore International Open Squash Championship (Under 17), delivering an outstanding performance against a highly competitive international field.
According to Jordan News Agency, Al-Battayneh secured the title in a tournament that attracted more than 400 players from 21 countries, defeating Malaysia's top seed Mohamed Haikal Syaruddin 3-1 in Sunday's final.
The Jordanian player advanced to the final with a dominant run, recording straight-games victories over Malaysia's Ahmad Shafizli and Arian Thandal, as well as Singapore's Rehan Singh, before overcoming India's second seed Hirdan Shah 3-1 in the semifinals.
The victory marks a significant achievement for Al-Battayneh and reflects the continued progress of Jordanian squash at the youth level on the international stage.