Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Anahat Singh Makes History at World Junior Squash Championships
Anahat Singh from India made history by becoming the first Indian to win the World Junior Squash Championship.
She beat Ruqayya Salem from Egypt in the final with scores of 11-3, 11-7, and 11-9.
This is a big deal because no Indian had won this title before.
Anahat wanted to make her country proud and worked hard to achieve this goal.
In the semifinals, she beat Barb Sameh from Egypt in a close match.
The men's final will be between two Egyptians, Mohamad Zakaria and Adam Hawal.
The finals were held on Saturday.
Anahat Singh becomes the first Indian to win the World Junior Squash Championship.
She defeated Ruqayya Salem of Egypt in the final with scores of 11-3, 11-7, 11-9.
Anahat Singh had previously won a bronze medal at the World Junior Squash Championships.
In the semifinals, Anahat Singh defeated Barb Sameh of Egypt with scores of 11-3, 8-11, 11-4, 11-6.
The men's final features two Egyptians: Mohamad Zakaria and Adam Hawal.
- Who
- Anahat Singh, Ruqayya Salem, Mohamad Zakaria, Adam Hawal
- What
- World Squash Junior Individual Championships
- When
- Finals on Saturday
- Where
- Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada
- Why
- To determine the World Junior Squash Champions
Anahat Singh's Perspective
Ruqayya Salem's Perspective
Motivation and Preparation
Anahat Singh's Perspective
Anahat Singh is focused on playing her best and making her parents and coaches proud.
Ruqayya Salem's Perspective
Ruqayya Salem is driven by her previous disappointment of not qualifying last year and aims to make that pain worth it.
Performance in the Semifinals
Anahat Singh's Perspective
Anahat Singh started strong, won the first game, and dominated the last two games after a close second game.
Ruqayya Salem's Perspective
Ruqayya Salem took control early, winning the first two games and maintaining composure to win the fourth game.
- Event
- World Squash Junior Individual Championships
- Finalists
- Anahat Singh (India), Ruqayya Salem (Egypt)
- Date of Final
- Saturday
- Location
- Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada
- Anahat Singh's Semifinal Result
- 11-3, 8-11, 11-4, 11-6
- Ruqayya Salem's Semifinal Result
- 11-5, 11-9, 9-11, 11-9
- Men's Finalists
- Mohamad Zakaria, Adam Hawal
Sources
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