Boston, July 31 (IANS) Indian girls finished fourth after losing the play-off 1-2 to Hong Kong while Egypt overcame hosts United States 2-1 in the final to retain the title in the World junior team squash championships here Saturday.

The results:

Final – Egypt beat USA 2-1: Nouran El Torky bt Sabrina Sobhy 11-9, 11-3, 11-3 (20m); Nour El Tayeb lost to Amanda Sobhy 9-11, 11-6, 6-11, 9-11 (44m); Nour El Sherbini bt Olivia Blatchford 11-8, 11-3, 11-8 (29m).

3rd place play-off – Hong Kong China beat India 2-1: Choi Uen Shan bt Aparajitha Balamurukan 11-9, 11-9, 12-14, 11-8 (36m); Ka-Yi Lee lost to Anaka Alankamony 3-11, 6-11, 7-11 (20m); Ho Tze-Lok bt Saumya Karki 4-11, 11-5, 11-9, 9-11, 11-8 (46m).