Anahat Singh creates history by winning the World Junior Squash Championships 2026, becoming the first Indian champion in the prestigious tournament.
Anahat Singh has etched her name in Indian sporting history by becoming the first Indian to win the World Junior Squash Championships girls’ singles title. The 18-year-old defeated Egypt’s Ruqayya Salem in straight games to claim the prestigious crown in Canada, ending Egypt’s long dominance in the tournament. Congratulated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, PV Sindhu and several Union Ministers, Anahat’s remarkable achievement marks a defining moment for Indian squash and signals the arrival of a future global star.
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Anahat Singh Scripts History at the World Junior Squash Championships
India has a new sporting icon, and her name is Anahat Singh. At just 18 years of age, the Delhi-born squash sensation achieved what no Indian had managed before by winning the World Junior Squash Championships girls’ singles title in Canada. Her dominant straight-games victory over Egypt’s Ruqayya Salem not only earned her the gold medal but also ended India’s decades-long wait for a junior world champion in squash.
The landmark triumph has become one of the biggest moments in Indian squash history and reflects the rapid rise of a player who has consistently exceeded expectations from a very young age. From breaking junior records to competing with the world’s best on the senior circuit, Anahat Singh has established herself as one of India’s brightest sporting stars. As Pulse by Anubhav brings you the complete story, here’s everything you need to know about the teenager who is redefining Indian squash.
Anahat Singh Quick Bio
India’s World Junior Squash Champion & One of the Brightest Young Sports Stars.
🏆 Basic Information
- ProfessionProfessional Squash Player
- Date of Birth13 March 2008
- Age17 Years (as of 2025)
- BirthplaceNew Delhi, India
- NationalityIndian 🇮🇳
- ZodiacPisces
- SchoolThe British School, New Delhi
- Marital StatusUnmarried
📏 Physical Stats
- Height5’5″ (165 cm)
- Weight45 kg
- Eye ColourBlack
- Hair ColourBlack
- CoachSaurav Ghosal
- MentorsStéphane Galifi & Grégory Gaultier
👨👩👧 Family
- FatherGursharan Singh (Lawyer)
- MotherTani Vadehra (Interior Designer)
- SisterAmira Singh
- HometownNew Delhi
- Instagram@anahat_singh13
🥇 Career Highlights
- World RankingTop 20 (PSA)
- World Junior Champion2026 🏆
- Commonwealth GamesYoungest Indian Squash Player
- Asian GamesBronze Medallist
- National ChampionIndia
🏅 Major Awards & Medals
- World Junior Squash Championships 2026: Gold Medal & First Indian Champion.
- Asian Junior Championships: Gold (2022, 2023, 2025), Bronze (2019).
- Asian Championships: Multiple Gold & Bronze medals in Doubles and Team events.
- Asian Games: Two Bronze Medals.
- PSA Awards: Young Player of the Year, Challenger Player of the Year and multiple monthly honours.
- Times of India Sports Awards: Emerging Sportsperson of the Year & Female Squash Player of the Year.
- ASF Awards: Outstanding Performance – Junior Women.
⭐ Lesser Known Facts About Anahat Singh
- Started her sporting journey with badminton after being inspired by PV Sindhu before switching to squash.
- Won the prestigious British Junior Open title at just 11 years of age.
- Became India’s youngest-ever squash player to compete at the Commonwealth Games in 2022.
- Captured nine PSA titles during the 2024 season, one of the best records by a young female player.
- Reached the PSA World Top 20 while still a teenager.
- Won multiple British, Dutch, German, Scottish and US Junior Open titles during her junior career.
- Created history in 2026 by becoming the first Indian to win the World Junior Squash Championships.
- Widely regarded as one of India’s strongest medal hopes for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
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Anahat Singh Becomes India’s First World Junior Squash Champion
History was made at the World Junior Squash Championships 2026 when top-seeded Anahat Singh defeated Egypt’s Ruqayya Salem in a commanding 3-0 victory (11-3, 11-7, 11-9) in the girls’ singles final.
With this remarkable win, Anahat became the first Indian player ever to lift the prestigious World Junior Squash Championships trophy. She also ended Egypt’s long-standing dominance in the tournament, breaking a winning streak that had lasted for more than 15 years in the girls’ category.
Before Anahat, Joshna Chinappa’s runner-up finish in 2005 was India’s best-ever performance. The 18-year-old has now rewritten the record books and delivered a breakthrough moment for Indian squash.
A Sporting Family That Inspired Greatness
Born on 13 March 2008 in New Delhi, Anahat Singh grew up in a family where sports were a way of life.
Her father Gursharan Singh and mother Tani Vadehra were both former field hockey players, while her extended family also had strong sporting connections. Initially inspired by badminton legend PV Sindhu, Anahat began her journey with badminton before discovering her true passion for squash after accompanying her elder sister to the courts.
What started as a casual switch soon became a serious career. Within a few years, Anahat transformed into one of the most promising junior squash players in the world.
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Dominating the Junior Circuit Before Turning 18
Long before becoming world champion, Anahat had already built an extraordinary resume.
She announced herself globally in 2019 by winning the prestigious British Junior Open Under-11 title before adding victories at the European, Dutch and Scottish Junior Opens.
Her success continued with:
- US Junior Open Champion
- Asian Junior Under-15 Champion
- German Junior Open winner
- Dutch Junior Open winner
- British Junior Open Under-15 Champion
- Asian Junior Under-17 Champion
Every season brought new milestones, proving that her consistency was no coincidence but the result of exceptional talent and relentless hard work.
Breaking Records at the Senior Level
While many young athletes spend years transitioning into senior competition, Anahat Singh accelerated that journey faster than most.
At just 14 years old, she became the youngest Indian squash player to compete at the Commonwealth Games 2022, announcing herself on one of the biggest international sporting stages.
She later achieved another milestone by becoming the youngest Indian to win an Asian Games medal in squash, collecting bronze medals in both the mixed doubles and women’s team events.
Her rise continued with multiple PSA Challenger titles, victories over higher-ranked opponents, and a career-best ranking inside the world’s Top 20.
Awards and Achievements Keep Growing
The past few years have transformed Anahat from a junior sensation into one of the biggest names in Indian squash.
Among her major achievements are:
- World Junior Squash Championships 2026 Champion
- PSA Young Player of the Year
- PSA Challenger Player of the Year
- British Junior Open Champion (multiple times)
- Asian Championships Gold Medallist
- Squash World Cup Gold Medallist
- Indian National Champion
- Career-high PSA World Ranking inside the Top 20
Her remarkable consistency has earned admiration from players, coaches and sporting legends across the globe.
Coach Surbhi Misra Calls It a Golden Chapter for Indian Squash
Indian squash team coach Surbhi Misra described the victory as much bigger than an individual achievement.
According to her, Anahat’s fearless attitude, confidence and exceptional shot-making have opened a completely new chapter for Indian squash. She believes the historic title will inspire an entire generation of young athletes and encourage more youngsters to take up the sport.
Many experts also see this victory as the beginning of India’s emergence as a genuine global force in squash.
Congratulations Pour In From Across India
Following the historic triumph, congratulations arrived from every corner of the country.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Anahat Singh’s remarkable achievement, saying her victory would inspire young athletes and help popularise squash among India’s youth.
Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu also congratulated the teenage champion, recalling how impressed she had been by Anahat’s maturity and determination during an interaction in 2022. Sindhu expressed confidence that this would be only the first of many major international titles for the young star.
Several Union Ministers and sporting personalities also celebrated the landmark achievement, describing it as a proud moment for Indian sports.
Eyes Now Set on Asian Games and Olympic Glory
Although becoming the World Junior Squash Championships winner is the biggest achievement of her career so far, Anahat Singh’s journey is only beginning.
She will now aim to deliver strong performances at the Asian Games 2026 before preparing for an even bigger challenge when squash makes its Olympic debut at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
With her fearless mindset, world-class ability and consistent performances against elite opponents, many believe Anahat has everything needed to become India’s first global squash superstar.
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Anahat Singh’s Historic Victory Is Just the Beginning
Winning the World Junior Squash Championships has permanently changed the landscape of Indian squash. By becoming the first Indian to capture the prestigious junior world title, Anahat Singh has inspired an entire generation to dream bigger.
Her incredible rise—from a young girl inspired by sporting legends to becoming a world champion herself—shows what talent, discipline and determination can achieve. If her current trajectory continues, this historic triumph may simply be remembered as the first chapter of an extraordinary international career.
As India’s newest squash sensation continues to chase bigger goals, Pulse by Anubhav will keep bringing you every major update from her inspiring journey.
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