Anahat Singh Scripts History With Major Squash Title, Eyes LA Olympics

India’s sporting narrative continues to expand beyond cricket, with Anahat Singh emerging as one of the brightest young stars in global squash. The teenager from New Delhi created history by clinching her first PSA Bronze-level title at the Squash on Fire Open in Washington, USA. Entering the tournament as the seventh seed and ranked world No. 31, Anahat stunned higher-ranked opponents, including American Sabrina Sobhy in the semifinals and Egypt’s Sana Ibrahim in the quarterfinals, before defeating England’s world No. 10 Georgina Kennedy in the final.  

 

Her triumph has been hailed as a landmark achievement for Indian squash. Parth Jindal, founder of JSW Sports, praised her performance and urged the nation to keep an eye on Anahat as squash makes its Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. The victory not only boosts her global ranking but also strengthens India’s presence in international squash.  

 

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Industry experts note that Anahat’s success reflects the growing depth of Indian talent in sports beyond cricket. Her composure, skill, and determination at just 17 years old have positioned her as a role model for aspiring athletes. With squash set to debut at the Los Angeles Olympics, Anahat Singh’s rise is being celebrated as a turning point for India’s sporting ambitions.  

 

Sources: India Today, PTI, The Logical Indian, Sportstar