Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, praised Anahat Singh for clinching the World Junior Squash Championship title in Ontario, Canada. Anahat Singh, aged 18, secured victory in the women’s singles final, defeating Egyptian player Ruqayya Salem with scores of 11-3, 11-7, 11-9. This win marked India’s first women’s junior finalist in 21 years and ended Egypt’s 13-year dominance in the championship.
Dr. Mandaviya celebrated Anahat Singh’s historic achievement on social media, highlighting her as the first Indian to win the World Squash Junior Championship. The Squash Rackets Federation termed this victory as a significant moment as squash prepares for the 2028 Olympics. Anahat Singh’s triumph not only broke Egypt’s winning streak but also inspired a new era of Indian squash champions.
Anahat Singh’s remarkable feat extended beyond national boundaries as she became the first non-Egyptian player since 2010 to claim the World Junior Squash Championship title. By defeating Ruqayya Salem in a commanding 3-0 victory, Anahat showcased her dominance and talent on the court. Her journey to the final included defeating Barb Sameh and culminated in a historic win that reverberated through the squash community.
