Top seed Anahat Singh capped off her junior career in style by ending Egypt’s 15-year dominance in the women’s event and claiming India’s maiden World Junior Squash Championship crown.
With this remarkable victory, the Delhi-based world number 20 became only the second Indian female ever to reach the prestigious individual title clash, matching the iconic runner-up run of veteran Joshna Chinappa back in 2005.
As Singh and Chotrani prepare to face the world’s best in Chicago, their journeys will undoubtedly inspire a new generation of squash players across the country.
Notably, all winners in the ongoing tournament will qualify to play for the World Championships in Chicago, set to be played from May 9 till 17.
Nagal, who is ranked on top of All-India Tennis Association (AITA) in the men’s singles category, was sold for a whopping INR 18.5 lakh in the bid.
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Anahat came on the back of a win in the U-15 category of the British Junior Open Squash, where she defeated Egypt’s Sohaila Hazem in the summit clash.
The 14-year-old Anahat Singh win her Round of 64 match against Jada Ross by 11-5, 11-2, 11-0.