India’s Anahat Singh stormed into the final of the 2026 World Squash Junior Championships, becoming the first Indian in 21 years to achieve the feat. The top seed defeated Egypt’s Barb Sameh 11-3, 8-11, 11-4, 11-6 in a high-quality semifinal to book her place in the title clash.
Singh is now just one win away from becoming the first Indian to win the prestigious World Junior women’s crown. She will face Egypt’s second seed Ruqayya Salem in the final.
Singh expressed her delight after reaching the final but said her focus remains firmly on winning the championship title.