KATHMANDU:  Jay Maharjan defeated Ragan Shrestha 4-0 to enter the quarter-finals of the Nepal Open Snooker Tournament here at the National Sports Council  covered hall on Monday.

Chhopel Sherpa saw off Sujen Shahi 4-2, Som Lama edged past Biren Shakya 4-3, Prabin Shakya beat Deep Jal Dhungana 4-3  and Raj Kapali defeated Sanjay Mulmi 4-3 to book places in the last  eight.