Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:12am on 26 Jul 2026,Sunday Sports
India's Anahat Singh scripted history by becoming the country's first-ever World Junior Squash Champion after defeating Egypt's Ruqayya Salem in straight games in the girls' singles final in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada. The 18-year-old won 11-3, 11-7, 11-9 to claim the biggest title of her career. Her victory also ended Egypt's long dominance in the tournament, marking a major milestone for Indian squash. Anahat's historic triumph is expected to boost the sport's profile in India and further establish her as one of the country's brightest young sporting stars. (PC: X)
