Archive · 30 Jul 2025
Indian Squash Team Advances in World Junior Championships
The Indian men's squash team did really well!
They made it to the semi-finals of a big squash tournament for young players, the first time in 13 years!
They beat South Korea in a close match, thanks to some great playing.
Also, a young woman named Anahat Singh won a bronze medal, which is a big deal because it's been 15 years since India won a medal in this tournament.
The tournament was in Egypt, and lots of players from all over the world competed.
The Indian men's squash team reached the 2025 World Junior Squash Championships semifinals after defeating South Korea 2-1.
This marks the first time in 13 years that the Indian men's team has reached the semifinals.
Yusha Nafees and Arihant K S delivered standout performances in the quarterfinal win.
Anahat Singh secured a bronze medal in the women’s singles category, ending a 15-year drought.
The championships took place in New Cairo, Egypt, and included 234 players.
- Who
- The Indian men's squash team and Anahat Singh competed in the tournament.
- What
- The Indian men's squash team reached the semifinals of the World Junior Squash Championships, and Anahat Singh won a bronze medal.
- When
- The men's team reached the semifinals on Wednesday. Individual events ran from July 21 to 26, and team competitions continue until August 1.
- Where
- The event took place in New Cairo, Egypt, at the Black Ball Sporting Club.
- Why
- The Indian team competed to win the World Junior Squash Championships.
- Men's Team Result
- Reached Semifinals
- Opponent Defeated
- South Korea (2-1)
- Anahat Singh's Medal
- Bronze (Women's Singles)
- Anahat Singh's Ranking
- Currently ranked 54th in the senior world rankings
- Venue
- Black Ball Sporting Club