Indians start well at World Junior Squash
Indian squash players delivered a strong performance on the opening day of the World Junior Squash Championships in Ontario, Canada. Several athletes, including top seed Anahat Singh, advanced to the next rounds after securing victories in their respective matches.
Why it matters
This event highlights the rising talent in Indian junior squash on the international stage, showcasing the country's growing competitiveness in the sport.
Indian top seed Anahat Singh eased past Kiwi qualifier Lilly Wilson to enter the women's singles second round of the World Squash Junior Individual Championships in Ontario, Canada.
The Indian trio of Aryaveer Dewan, Yusha Nafees and Gurveer Singh advanced to the men's singles third round on the opening day of the competition on Monday (July 20, 2026).
Purav Rambhia took Ronnie Hickling the distance but the Englishman prevailed in a thrilling five-game second round clash.
In women's first round, Anika Dubey beat Japan's Anna Kuwahara in straight games and Saanvi Kalanki edged out the Netherlands' Elcke Mols in a five-game battle.
Men: 2nd round: 5/8-Aryaveer Dewan bt Levi Visser (Ger) 12-10, 11-6, 11-9; Yusha Nafees bt Matheus Frabetti (Bra) 11-1, 11-1, 11-1; 9/12-Ronnie Hickling (Eng) bt Purav Rambhia 11-6, 11-2, 8-11, 5-11, 13-11; Gurveer Singh bt Christian Dromgoole (Irl) 11-3, 8-11, 11-5, 11-6.
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