Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Anahat Singh reaches World Junior squash semifinal
Anahat Singh, an Indian squash player, has reached the semifinals of the 2026 World Junior Individual Championships.
She beat Habiba Rizk from Egypt in the quarterfinals.
This is a big deal because she is the first Indian to reach the semifinals two times in a row.
She will now play against another Egyptian player, Barb Sameh, in the semifinals.
If she wins, she could become India's first-ever junior world champion.
Other players from Egypt and different countries also made it to the semifinals, making the competition very exciting.
Anahat Singh, the Indian top seed, reached the semifinals of the 2026 World Junior Individual Championships.
She defeated Egyptian player Habiba Rizk in the quarterfinals with a score of 11-7, 11-5, 6-11, 11-9.
Anahat is the first Indian to reach back-to-back semifinals in the World Juniors.
She will face Barb Sameh from Egypt in the semifinals.
Other notable players advancing include Ruqayya Salem, Seifeldin Refaay, and Mohamad Zakaria.
- Who
- Anahat Singh, Habiba Rizk, Barb Sameh, Ruqayya Salem, Seifeldin Refaay, Mohamad Zakaria
- What
- World Junior Individual Championships
- When
- 2026
- Where
- Ontario
- Why
- To compete for the title of World Junior Individual Champion
Indian Perspective
Egyptian Perspective
Significance of the Achievement
Indian Perspective
Anahat Singh is the first Indian to reach back-to-back semifinals in the World Juniors, making her a strong contender for the title.
Egyptian Perspective
Egyptian players have a strong presence in the semifinals, with multiple players advancing, showcasing their dominance in junior squash.
- Event
- 2026 World Junior Individual Championships
- Anahat Singh's Rank
- Women’s world No. 20
- Anahat Singh's Opponent
- Habiba Rizk (EGY)
- Match Score
- 11-7, 11-5, 6-11, 11-9
- Next Opponent
- Barb Sameh (EGY)
- Location
- Ontario
- Year
- 2026
Sources
Anahat cruises into World Jr squash last-4
Anahat enters World Junior squash semifinal
Anahat storms into World Jr Squash last 8
World Junior Squash Championships: Top seed Anahat Singh enters semifinals, one win away from historic final