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Anahat Singh becomes first Indian junior world squash champion
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
Anahat’s achievement is a rare bright spot for Indian squash, a sport often dismissed as an elite pastime. Yet her path, with multiple coaches, foreign training, and family support, also underscores the privileges still needed to produce world-beaters. The real test begins now: can she crack the senior pro circuit where Egyptian dominance is relentless? How she fares in her first full season will tell us if India has a medal contender for LA 2028.
Source: thehindu.com
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