Maneckji’s Jash Shah wins MSSA U-16 tennis title

Winners of MSSA inter-school tennis tournament across various age catogories at Bombay Gymkhana on Monday. Pic/sameer Markande

Jash Shah, 15, of Maneckji Cooper Education Trust School (Juhu) won the boys' under-16 singles crown in the MSSA inter-school tennis tournament. The tall and lanky Jash overcame a determined challenge from Sahil Kothari of Campion School (Cooperage) as he pulled through, winning by a 4-0 margin in the best-of-seven-game final, at the Bombay Gymkhana tennis courts on Monday.

"This is my first MSSA title, so it surely holds a special place in my heart. Firstly, I would like to thank my parents for all the support. I don't think this was possible without the support of the school principal Mrs Poonam Choudhary and vice-principal Pooja Salian. They have always encouraged me," Jash told mid-day.

Earlier, in the bronze medal match, Rihan Patel of Gyan Kendra Secondary School (Andheri) got the better of Shaurya Kumar of Bombay Scottish (Mahim) by a 4-1 margin.

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Later, Rihan inspired Gyan Kendra Secondary School (Andheri) to win the boys' team championship title, defeating The Cathedral & John Connon School (Fort) 3-2 in the final. Don Bosco High School (Matunga) finished third while Campion School (Cooperage) ended in fourth place.