“I’m actually completely happy. I performed Barb a couple of months in the past on the British Junior Open and it was an in depth match like this, so I knew I’d need to play rather well,” Anahat mentioned.
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Anahat Singh has turn into the primary Indian to achieve the World Junior Squash Championship ultimate since veteran Joshna Chinappa achieved the feat in 2005.
On Friday (July 24, 2026), the highest seeded Delhi lady beat Egyptian 3/4 seed Barb Sameh 11-3 8-11 11-4 11-6 within the semifinals.
World No 20 Anahat, a bronze medal-winning semifinalist final 12 months, is agency favorite, and is only one step away from changing into India’s first World Junior squash champion.
“I am actually completely happy. I performed Barb a couple of months in the past on the British Junior Open and it was an in depth match like this, so I knew I might need to play rather well,” Anahat mentioned.
“I did not play my greatest yesterday and I knew I needed to come out at present and present what I am able to producing on the courtroom.
“I’ve performed in 4 World Juniors and misplaced within the quarters and semis, so reaching the ultimate has made my dad and mom and coaches actually completely happy, however the event shouldn’t be achieved but.” Anahat will meet Egyptian second seed Ruqayya Salem within the ultimate.
Revealed – July 25, 2026 11:45 pm IST
