Anahat Singh first Indian to reach world junior final since 2005
Anahat Singh has become the first Indian to reach the World Junior Squash Championship final since 2005. She secured her spot by defeating Egyptian player Barb Sameh in the semifinals and will face Ruqayya Salem in the upcoming final.
Why it matters
This marks a significant milestone for Indian squash, highlighting the rise of young talent in a sport historically dominated by other nations.
Anahat Singh has become the first Indian to reach the World Junior Squash Championship final since veteran Joshna Chinappa achieved the feat in 2005.
On Friday (July 24, 2026), the top seeded Delhi girl beat Egyptian 3/4 seed Barb Sameh 11-3 8-11 11-4 11-6 in the semifinals.
World No 20 Anahat, a bronze medal-winning semifinalist last year, is firm favourite, and is just one step away from becoming India's first World Junior squash champion.
"I'm really happy. I played Barb a few months ago at the British Junior Open and it was a close match like this, so I knew I'd have to play really well," Anahat said.
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