# Anahat Singh becomes first Indian junior world squash champion 2026-08-08T05:54:21+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Anahat Singh, 18, has become the first Indian ever to win the Junior World Squash Championship. Playing in Ontario, she beat three Egyptians in a row in the knockouts, including Ruqayya Salem in the final. The Delhi teenager, who was the youngest Indian medallist at the 2023 Asian Games, said her final chance on the junior circuit pushed her to play freely. Her mother Tani Vadehra Singh called her fearless and disciplined. Former World champion Gregory Gaultier, her coach, said Anahat steps on court to win, not just compete. Saurav Ghosal, a senior Indian player, noted she hates losing in a good way. Anahat now aims to carry India’s squash hopes at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. ## Coverage - thehindu.com Tags: Anahat Singh, Asian Games, Indian sports, Junior World Championship, Los Angeles 2028, Squash Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/anahat-singh-becomes-first-indian-junior-world-squash-champion/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/anahat-singh-becomes-first-indian-junior-world-squash-champion/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.