Nick Kyme, the Bermuda squash player, remained on course for his second successive men’s plate title after reaching the quarter-finals of the consolation competition at the Commonwealth Games.

Kyme, who won the plate final at the 2010 Games in New Delhi, recorded two victories yesterday, defeating Madako Junior Suari, of Papa New Guinea, 11-6, 11-4, 11-7, and Scott Gautier, of Jersey, 11-8, 11-4, 11-4.

The 33-year-old, one of only a few ever-present players since squash was first included at the Games in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in 1998, said that he intends to bow out on a high in his final appearance at the quadrennial competition.

“It’s all about getting as far as I can in this competition,” Kyme said. “I’m here to enjoy my squash and enjoy the Commonwealth Games. I want keep playing [at the Glasgow Games] for as long as I can. I don’t want to just wimp out or anything.”

Speaking about his win over Suari in the plate round of 32, Kyme said: “I felt like I was in control, although I was a bit disappointed with some parts of my game.”

Kyme, a former professional who had a highest world ranking of 63 in 2005, was defeated in the first round of the Games, losing to James Willstrop, the former world No 1 from England.

“James is a world-class player and it was actually a lot of fun,” he said. “The atmosphere was amazing and I had a good time, although I’m sure he was just trying to get through it.

“The Commonwealth Games have been amazing so far. It’s the pinnacle of our sport and it’s been fun to see some old faces.”

Also yesterday, Robbie Maycock played two plate games, defeating Ian Rukunya, of Uganda, 11-2, 11-5, 11-5, before crashing out of the competition against Hardeep Reel, of Kenya, 11-9, 7-11, 11-8, 11-9.

Kyme continues in the plate competition today, while Micah Franklin will also be action in the classic plate.