Anahat Singh Reaches British Junior Open Final in Under-19 Category

Anahat Singh Reaches British Junior Open Final in Under-19 Category
Last Updated: 07-01-2026

India's young squash player, Anahat Singh, has reached the final of the British Junior Open in the Women's Under-19 category with a stellar performance. The 17-year-old secured her place in the final by defeating Egypt's Malak Al Karaksy 11-8, 11-7, 11-9 in just 28 minutes in the semi-final.

Sports News: Top-seeded Indian player Anahat Singh has easily defeated Egypt’s Malak Al Karaksy in the semi-final of the British Junior Open Squash, Women’s Singles Under-19 category, securing her place in the final. Anahat, 17, who has already won 12 PSA Tour titles, defeated Malak 11-8, 11-7, 11-9 in just 28 minutes at the University of Birmingham.

Anahat Singh’s Performance

Anahat Singh has maintained her dominance in this tournament so far. The 17-year-old Indian player has won 12 PSA Tour titles to date. Her fast and accurate shots have earned her the top seeding in this competition. In the semi-final against Malak Al Karaksy, she demonstrated her speed, athleticism, and mental strength.

Anahat’s performance has boosted the enthusiasm of Indian squash fans. She will face France’s Lauren Baltayan in the final, who is the European Junior Champion and the tournament’s second seed.

Anahat’s Achievements in the British Junior Open

Anahat Singh has reached the final in all age groups for the ninth time in this tournament. Her aim is to become the second Indian player after Joshna Chinappa in 2005 to win the Under-19 title. She has focused on hard work and training for years to achieve this goal. Anahat’s achievement is a moment of pride for Indian squash. Her fitness, technique, and mental fortitude prepare her to compete at the global level.

In this tournament, Aryaveer Dewan, representing India in the Boys’ Under-17 category, faced defeat against Egypt’s Philopater Saleh 9-11, 5-11, 7-11 in the semi-final. However, Aryaveer also performed brilliantly and challenged several high-level players in the tournament.

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