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Anahat Singh Scripts History, Becomes First Indian To Win World Junior Squash Championship
Anahat Singh on Saturday became the first Indian to be crowned world junior squash champion after beating Ruqayya Salem of Egypt in the summit clash at Ontario, Canada.
- Press Trust India
- Updated: July 25, 2026 11:57 pm IST
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- Anahat Singh became the first Indian world junior squash champion
- She defeated Ruqayya Salem of Egypt in the women's final
- Anahat was the top seed and world number 20 in the tournament
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Anahat Singh on Saturday became the first Indian to be crowned world junior squash champion after beating Ruqayya Salem of Egypt in the summit clash at Ontario, Canada. World number 20 and top seed Anahat defeated Ruqayya 11-3, 11-7, 11-9 in the women's final of the World Squash Junior Individual Championships. Anahat won a bronze medal last year after reaching the semifinals.
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