NSW Sweep the 2025 Australian Junior Championships
Published Mon 13 Oct 2025
NSW Sweep the 2025 Australian Junior Championships
The 2025 Australian Junior Championships (AJC) in Ballarat were a showcase of determination, teamwork, and emerging talent — and NSW once again led the charge, claiming five national individual titles and completing a clean sweep by taking out both Division 1 and Division 2 in the Teams Event.
The week-long event at Ballarat Squash & Racquetball Fitness Centre brought together Australia’s best young players, with NSW athletes and coaches demonstrating excellence on and off the court.
Individual Championships – NSW Shine Across All Divisions
NSW juniors delivered a series of brilliant performances throughout the individual event, highlighted by several all-NSW finals and national champions across multiple age groups.
🏅 NSW National Champions:
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U19 Boys:Jackson Wylie (Elanora SC) def. Marcus Wang (NSW) 3–0
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U17 Boys:Kasper Cheung (NSW) def. Henry Kross (NSW) 3–1
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U15 Boys:Max Jones (NSW) def. Kanishk Doddam Reddy (SA) 3–1
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U11 Boys:Nathan Lin (NSW) def. Freddie Goldsmith (VIC) 3–0
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U11 Girls:Ruisha Chu (NSW) def. Hannah Leung (QLD) 3–0
🏅 NSW Finalists:
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Marcus Wang – U19 Boys
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Henry Kross – U17 Boys
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Eden-Alma Poulava – U17 Girls
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Cleo Poulava – U15 Girls
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Benjamin Boardman – U13 Boys
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Elizabeth Wang – U13 Girls
These results reflect the outstanding work happening across NSW clubs and development programs, from grassroots participation to elite junior competition.
📄 Read the full individual results here
📺 Watch replays on SquashAUS TV
Teams Championships – NSW Do the Double in Ballarat
In the Teams Event, NSW carried their momentum through to the final day of competition — producing thrilling performances to claim both Division 1 and Division 2 titles.
It all came down to the final session on Saturday morning, with NSW and Queensland battling for top spot in Division 1. After a series of hard-fought matches, NSW held firm to defeat Queensland 9–7, securing the overall championship. Victoria finished in third place after a convincing 14–2 win over South Australia.
In Division 2, NSW continued their dominant form, defeating Victoria 7–1 to take the title. Queensland rounded out the top two with a 7–1 win over ACT, while Tasmania celebrated their return to the national stage with a 5–3 victory over Western Australia.
📄 Full Teams Results and Standings
📺 Watch replays of the finals on SquashAUS TV
From the NSW Squash Team
“This is a huge achievement for our state,” said Jay Kross, NSW Performance & Participation Manager.
“Our juniors have shown incredible resilience and sportsmanship, and these results reflect years of effort from our players, coaches, parents, and volunteers. NSW continues to set the standard for junior squash in Australia.”
Congratulations to Team NSW
A massive thank you to all the athletes, coaches, and supporters who represented NSW with pride in Ballarat.
Your dedication, teamwork, and sportsmanship continue to inspire the next generation of players coming through our clubs.
