Archive · 22 Jul 2026
India Starts Strong at World Junior Squash Championships
India had a great start at the World Squash Junior Championships in Canada.
Anahat Singh, the top seed in the women's category, won her match easily.
Saanvi Kalanki had a tough five-game match but won against a seeded player from the Netherlands.
Anika Dubey also won her match straight.
In the men's section, Aryaveer Dewan, Yusha Nafees, and Gurveer Singh all won their matches and advanced to the next round.
However, Purav Rambhia lost his match.
The defending champion, Mohamad Zakaria, also won his first match.
India's men's team is hoping to do well after winning a bronze medal last year.
Anahat Singh, the top-seeded Indian woman, advanced with a straight-game victory over Australia’s Lilly Wilson.
Saanvi Kalanki won a five-game battle against the Netherlands’ seed Elcke Mols.
Anika Dubey secured a straight-game victory over Japan’s Anna Kuwahara.
In the men’s section, Aryaveer Dewan, Yusha Nafees, and Gurveer Singh advanced to the third round.
Defending champion Mohamad Zakaria started his campaign with a straight-game victory.
- Who
- Indian junior squash players including Anahat Singh, Saanvi Kalanki, Anika Dubey, Aryaveer Dewan, Yusha Nafees, Gurveer Singh, and Purav Rambhia.
- What
- The World Squash Junior Championships 2026.
- When
- The individual competition is from July 20 to 25, followed by team events from July 26 to 31, 2026.
- Where
- Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada.
- Why
- To compete for titles in junior squash and continue India's strong performance in the sport.
Indian Players' Performance
Challenges Faced
Success in Early Matches
Indian Players' Performance
Indian players like Anahat Singh, Saanvi Kalanki, and Anika Dubey won their matches, advancing to the next rounds.
Challenges Faced
Some Indian players faced tough competition, such as Saanvi Kalanki who had a five-game battle against Elcke Mols.
Men's Team Performance
Indian Players' Performance
The men's team advanced well with Aryaveer Dewan, Yusha Nafees, and Gurveer Singh winning their matches.
Challenges Faced
Purav Rambhia lost to England’s Ronnie Hickling, showing that not all matches were easy wins.
- Event
- World Squash Junior Championships 2026
- Location
- Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada
- Dates
- July 20-31, 2026
- Indian Players
- Anahat Singh, Saanvi Kalanki, Anika Dubey, Rudra Singh, Aryaveer Dewan, Yusha Nafees, Gurveer Singh, Purav Rambhia
- Defending Champion
- Mohamad Zakaria
- Previous Achievement
- India's men's team won bronze in Cairo last year
