India’s rising squash sensation Anahat Singh etched her name in history by winning the bronze medal at the World Junior Squash Championships 2025, held in New Cairo, Egypt, thereby ending India’s 15-year-long medal drought at the prestigious U-19 global event.
The 17-year-old prodigy, who was seeded second in the women’s singles draw, delivered an impressive performance throughout the tournament, reaching the semi-finals with dominant victories. However, she fell short in the semi-final clash against Egypt’s Nadien Elhammamy, going down in straight games 11-6, 14-12, 12-10. Despite the loss, her spirited showing earned her a spot on the podium and a place in Indian squash history.
Currently ranked 54th in the senior world rankings, Anahat’s performance in Cairo is yet another milestone in her fast-rising career. Her bronze medal is India’s first at the World Junior Championships since 2010, underscoring her role in reviving Indian hopes at the international junior level.
Anahat has consistently showcased her talent on both junior and senior stages. In recent months, she clinched the U-19 Asian title, multiple PSA Challenger Tour titles, and Asian Games senior doubles golds, cementing her status as one of the most promising young players in the global squash circuit. She also made her senior debut at the World Championships in Chicago, gaining valuable experience against the best in the world.
Known for her agile footwork, tactical intelligence, and fierce competitive spirit, Anahat has become a trailblazer for women’s squash in India. Her medal at the World Juniors has drawn praise from sports federations, senior players, and fans alike, who see her as the future face of Indian squash.
The Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI) hailed her achievement as a “historic breakthrough” and a “stepping stone for greater global success.” As India looks to strengthen its presence on the international squash stage, Anahat Singh’s achievements are expected to inspire a new generation of athletes, especially young girls, to take up the sport.
With her eyes now set on breaking into the top 30 of the senior world rankings, Anahat Singh is well on course to becoming a dominant force in international squash in the years to come.
