Anahat Singh Creates History: 1st Indian To Enter World Junior Squash Championships Final
Anahat Singh Creates History: 1st Indian To Enter World Junior Squash Championships Final Curated By, Last Updated: July 25, 2026, 09:21 IST Anahat Singh made
Anahat Singh Creates History: 1st Indian To Enter World Junior Squash Championships Final Curated By, Last Updated: July 25, 2026, 09:21 IST Anahat Singh made history, becoming the first Indian to reach the World Junior Squash Championships women's singles final Rapid Read Indian squash player Anahat Singh Indian squad prodigy Anahat Singh scripted history, becoming the first Indian to reach the World Junior Squash Championships women’s singles final, defeating Egypt’s Barb Sameh 3-1 in the semi-final in Ontario, Canada. The 18-year-old now stands one win away from an unprecedented milestone, becoming India’s first-ever world junior champion.
She will take on another Egyptian, Ruqayya Salem, in the title clash later today, with the match scheduled to begin around 10:30 PM IST. Anahat’s run to the final has been nothing short of remarkable. She booked her semi-final berth with a commanding 3-1 victory over Habiba Rizk in the quarter-finals. In doing so, she also became the first Indian to reach the semi-finals of the World Junior Championships in consecutive editions. She had earlier claimed a historic bronze medal in the 2025 edition after a semi-final loss to Nadien Elhammamy.
This year, however, Anahat has gone a step further, underlining her rapid rise and consistency on the global stage. With momentum on her side, she now eyes a golden finish to an already trailblazing campaign. (More To Follow…) News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author Aakash Biswas A cricket enthusiast whose dreams of playing for India paved the way for a compelling journey in journalism. With a comprehensive coverage spanning international and domestic cricket across formats, I...
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