The 18-year-old from Delhi, seeded 17\/32, rallied to beat Malaysia\u2019s Low Wa-Sern 2-11, 11-4, 10-12, 11-8, 12-10 in the boys\u2019 quarterfinals to assure India of a medal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In a thrilling clash that lasted 80 minutes, Bawa was down 6-9 and 7-10 in the fifth game but remarkably saved 3 match balls for victory<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Bawa showed impressive determination and composure in his semi-final win over Low, fighting back from three match balls down to secure a victory, with the Indian collapsing to the ground after the win as the realisation of his achievement sank in.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He will meet Egyptian top-seed Mohamed Zakaria in the last-four stage.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Meanwhile, compatriot Anahat Singh (seeded 5\/8) bowed out in the girls\u2019 quarterfinals for a third straight year. The 16-year-old women\u2019s National champion lost a close five-setter to Nadien Elhammamy, the Egyptian winning 11-8, 11-9, 5-11, 10-12, 13-11.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Elhammamy, who five days ago celebrated her 17th birthday, started well against the 16-year-old Indian, opening up a 2-0 lead as she defended Anahat's attacking game well.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Meanwhile, compatriot Anahat Singh (seeded 5\/8) bowed out in the girls\u2019 quarterfinals for a third straight year. The 16-year-old women\u2019s National champion lost a close five-setter to Nadien Elhammamy, the Egyptian winning 11-8, 11-9, 5-11, 10-12, 13-11.<\/p>\r\n\r\n