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Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh win Indian Open Squash 2026 titles

Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh win Indian Open Squash 2026 titles

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India’s Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh emerged champions at the Indian Open Squash 2026, clinching the women’s and men’s singles titles respectively with commanding performances in the finals. Anahat Singh secured the women’s title with a 3-1 win over Egypt’s Hana Moataz. She took control early, winning the first two games 11-5 and 11-6 before Moataz fought back to claim the third 11-9. Anahat responded strongly, closing out the match 11-6 in the fourth game to seal the title. The victory marks another significant milestone for the young Indian, who continues to build momentum on the international circuit with consistent performances. Abhay Singh dominates all-Indian men’s final In the men’s final, Abhay Singh delivered a composed display to defeat compatriot Veer Chotrani in straight games. He won 11-9, 11-8, 11-4 to secure the title in an all-Indian clash. Abhay maintained control throughout the contest, gradually asserting dominance as the match progressed, particularly in the third game where he closed out comfortably. The results underline a strong showing for Indian squash at the home tournament, with …

Anahat Singh, India’s brightest squash talent, working on inculcating discipline to augment her exciting shot-making | Sport-others News

Anahat Singh, India’s brightest squash talent, working on inculcating discipline to augment her exciting shot-making | Sport-others News

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Because Anahat Singh played badminton in her early years, India’s finest young squash talent goes into important matches against the skilled Egyptians with equally wristy deception. Headlining the JSW India Open starting on Wednesday, the 18-year-old talks instead about needing to get the boring parts right: hitting the ball back straight to keep rallies going. “I used to play badminton since I was five, so deception is ingrained in my game. I need to practise the opposite! Hitting it back,” the World No.20 explains ahead of her title defence. Her French Coach Gregory Gaultier, a former World Open champion, also had a game full of disguises. “When we train, he makes sure I’m fitter and if I play well in one match, I stay consistent,” she adds. Anahat, in her last year on the junior circuit, is keen to nail down the British Juniors and World Juniors titles. “I’ve never won anything better than a bronze at the Jr Worlds. I’ve realised my mistakes from the last few Worlds and know I won’t have a …

Indian challenge ends in round 2

Indian challenge ends in round 2

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India’s challenge at the 2024–25 PSA World Squash Championships came to an end in the second round on Saturday, but not before Veer Chotrani earned high praise from World No.1 Ali Farag for pushing him to the limit in a thrilling contest in Chicago. Chotrani, a qualifier ranked World No.57, stunned Farag by taking the opening game 11-7 and later held two game balls to force a decider. But the four-time world champion held his nerve to clinch a 7-11, 11-7, 11-3, 12-10 win in 32 minutes. “In the middle of the fourth, I looked at Karim [Darwish] outside and asked him if I was playing against Ramy Ashour,” said Farag after the match. “I was on the receiving end in that fourth game and for most of the first game and a half, too. I told him after the match that I’ve not been outplayed like that in a long time. All credit to him, and I’m very proud to get through.” Farag, who next faces Mexico’s Leonel Cardenas, added that he had played …

Anahat Singh, Veer Chotrani enter semifinals of World Squash Championship Qualifiers

Anahat Singh, Veer Chotrani enter semifinals of World Squash Championship Qualifiers

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India’s top squash talents Anahat Singh and Veer Chotrani stormed into the semifinals of the World Championship Qualifying Event (Asia), keeping their hopes alive for a berth at the upcoming World Championships in Chicago. Young sensation Anahat Singh cruised to a straight-games victory over Japan’s Akari Midorikawa, winning 11-1, 11-7, 11-5 in just 19 minutes in her quarterfinal clash. The win places her comfortably in the final four as she eyes a spot in the prestigious global event. Meanwhile, Veer Chotrani, the second seed in the men’s draw, pulled off a gritty comeback to overcome Malaysia’s Mohammad Syafia Kamal. After dropping the opening game, Chotrani rallied to win 9-11, 11-6, 11-6, 11-7 and seal his semifinal spot. #news l 🇮🇳 Anahat Singh stormed into the semifinals of the World Championship Qualifier with a dominant 3-0 win over Japan’s Akari Midorikawa! She wrapped up the match in just 19 minutes with scores of 11-1, 11-7, 11-5. 🔥💪 #Squash pic.twitter.com/CIXx2x4tCt — The Bridge (@the_bridge_in) April 18, 2025 It wasn’t all good news for India, though. Tanvi Khanna, …

Squash: How Anahat Singh is focussing on the long-game as she takes up the senior circuit challenge | Sport-others News

Squash: How Anahat Singh is focussing on the long-game as she takes up the senior circuit challenge | Sport-others News

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Trailing the best-of-five match 1-2, and down 1-3 in the fourth, India’s squash sensation Anahat Singh pulled off one of the most impressive wins of her career in the quarterfinals of JSW Indian Open at the Bombay Gymkhana on Wednesday. It wasn’t that the opponent, 17-year-old Egyptian Nadien Elhammamy, was higher-ranked or a much better player, but having lost to her on two occasions in the junior circuit, Anahat had more than a point to prove. With the World Juniors coming up this July, it was good for the Indian to get a win over her. The victory will also give Anahat – who turned 17 this month – the much-needed confidence that she’s on the right path as she navigates a tricky juncture in her career, transitioning from juniors to the professional senior circuit. A shift that she says “demands more than just raw talent”. Story continues below this ad While Anahat is in a transition phase, the sport itself is transitioning too, having finally been included in the Olympic Games for LA 2028. …

Teen prodigy Anahat Singh clinches U17 British Open squash title | Sport-others News

Teen prodigy Anahat Singh clinches U17 British Open squash title | Sport-others News

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India’s 16-year-old squash prodigy Anahat Singh was the top seed at the year’s British Open Juniors in the U17 category. But she had to navigate a tough path before clinching her first title in that age-group, tackling three Egyptians, always the toughest bunch of squash players. Twenty-two years after Joshna Chinappa made history for India claiming the British Juniors U17, Anahat matched her compatriot’s feat at the Birmingham University glass courts. With squash slated to debut at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028, Anahat’s third British Open title, having picked earlier ones in U11 and U15 categories, is shaping up into a fine career trajectory. It was also a memorable comeback after losing last year’s final. “I’m feeling really happy. It’s my third time winning this. I lost last year in three close games. I’m really happy I could win this time before I go into a higher category,” she told the British Open website. While the World Juniors are the ultimate target for U19s, it had been important for the Indian to enter Birmingham …