Anahat Singh, a young Indian squash star, won the girls’ under-19 division at the 2023 Scottish Junior Open squash tournament in Edinburgh
Rising talent in Indian squash, Anahat Singh, won the girls’ under-19 division at the 2023 Scottish Junior Open squash in Edinburgh with an incredible display of ability and perseverance. Her incredible victory completed an incredible year that saw her win twice at the National Championships and medal at the Asian Games. It also added another feather to her cap.
The Dominance of Anahat
Anahat Singh defeated Robyn McAlpine, the home favorite, in the final, showcasing her supremacy on the squash court. With a resounding 11-6, 11-1, 11-5 victory, the youthful talent made it clear that she was the best in the girls’ under-19 class.
A Year of Success
For Anahat Singh, the victory at the Scottish Junior Open was the pinnacle of an incredible year. The player from Delhi had already won the senior and under-19 national titles, demonstrating her adaptability and skill in a variety of age groups. She also won a bronze in mixed doubles with Abhay Singh at the Asian Games and the first-ever Asian Mixed Doubles Championships.
Boys’ Under-15 Championship Final
Subhash Choudhary showed tenacity and skill in a hard-fought boys’ under-15 final, rallying to defeat fellow countryman Shiven Agarwal 5-11, 11-4, 6-11, 11-8, 11-5. The match demonstrated the talent and spirit of competition in the Indian squash scene.
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Final for All-Indian Boys’ Under-13
In the all-Indian boys’ under-13 championship match, Shresht Iyer triumphed over Shreyansh Jah with a score of 11-8, 11-8, 3-11, 11-8. The match demonstrated Indian squash’s bright future as well as the breadth of ability present in the younger age groups.
Additional Notable Outcomes
Top-seeded Indian Aadya Budhia defeated Malaysia’s Niea Chew in the girls’ under-13 final of the competition with a score of 9-11, 11-8, 8-11, 11-8, 11-9, demonstrating her tenacity. Top seed Prabhav Bajoria pulled off a stunning upset over second seed Aaditya Shah in the boys’ under-11 final, winning 5-11, 9-11, 11-5, 11-8, and 11-6. Divyanshi Jain came in second place for the girls under-11 division.
Twenty-third Scottish Junior Open Squash Tournament
Indian squash players were on full display at the 2023 Scottish Junior Open, when Anahat Singh emerged victorious in the girls’ under-19 division. With players from more than 30 nations, the event demonstrated the competitive and universal appeal of junior squash, paving the way for Indian squash’s further rise to prominence internationally.