Anahat Singh became the first Indian since Joshna Chinappa in 2005 to reach the World Junior squash final.
On Friday, the top seed Delhi girl beat Egyptian 3/4 seed Barb Sameh 11-3, 8-11, 11-4, 11-6 in the semifinals of the World Squash Junior Individual Championships in Ontario, Canada.
World No. 20 Anahat, a bronze medal-winning semifinalist last year, is the firm favourite and is just one step away from becoming India’s first World Junior squash champion.
“I’m really happy. I played Barb a few months ago at the British Junior Open and it was a close match like this, so I knew I’d have to play really well,” Anahat said.
“I didn’t play my best yesterday and I knew I had to come out today and show what I’m capable of producing on court.
“I’ve played in four World Juniors and lost in the quarters and semis, so reaching the final has made my parents and coaches really happy, but the tournament’s not done yet.”
Anahat will meet Egyptian second seed Ruqayya Salem in the final.
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Published on Jul 25, 2026