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Anahat Singh Wins World Junior Squash Championship

Anahat Singh Wins World Junior Squash Championship
Egypt conquered, Asia next: Anahat Singh plots her route to direct LA28 spot · indianexpress.com

Anahat Singh, an 18-year-old from Delhi, has made history by becoming the first Indian to win the World Junior Squash Championship.

She beat Egypt's Ruqayya Salem in a one-sided final.

This victory is a big deal because it ends Egypt's 13-year dominance in the girls' event and shows that India is becoming a strong force in squash.

Anahat's family, including her parents and sister, have been a big support in her journey.

Many important people, like the Prime Minister and business leaders, have congratulated her.

This win is also special because squash will be in the Olympics for the first time in 2028, and Anahat is now seen as a top medal prospect for India.

Key facts

Champion
Anahat Singh
Age
18
Achievement
First Indian World Junior Squash Champion
Final Opponent
Ruqayya Salem
Final Score
11-3, 11-7, 11-9
Olympic Debut
Los Angeles 2028
Family Support
Parents Gursharan Singh and Tani Vadehra Singh, sister Amira

Quotes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Prime Minister of India

“I’m not amazing in the physicality aspect of it. I’m focusing on that right now. Muscle mass is definitely something that I’m working on improving. Going to the gym a little bit more and focusing on the strength aspect, that’s something that can really improve my game a lot more.”
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“I don’t think I’ve really had time to just sit down and actually understand what happened or exactly how it happened. I don’t think it’s going to sink in until I’m actually back home with my friends and family, and talking to them about it.”
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