Vedant Patel Shows Resilience, Beats Lokesh Subramani After Earlier Setback

The men’s pre‑quarterfinal round saw third‑seed Vedant Patel bounce back from a 2‑0 deficit to overturn Lokesh Subramani. After losing the opening two games 8‑11 and 9‑11, Patel rallied with a 11‑4, 11‑2, and 11‑6 run to complete a five‑game victory. The comeback highlighted Patel’s endurance and tactical adjustment mid‑match, as he shifted from defensive clears to aggressive attacking. His triumph not only secured a spot in the main quarter‑finals but also demonstrated the depth of talent in the Indian junior squash circuit.