Anahat Singh won the World Junior Squash Championships women’s singles title on 25 July 2026 at Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada, becoming the first Indian to win any category at the event.
About the event
- Governing body: Organised under the World Squash Federation (WSF) as the premier age‑group world championship for under‑19 players.
- Disciplines: Includes separate men’s and women’s individual events (team events scheduled separately in the WSF calendar).
Final and match details
- Result: Anahat Singh defeated Ruqayya Salem (Egypt) 3–0 (11–3, 11–7, 11–9) in the women’s final.
- Performance: 18 years old, top seed, lost only two sets across six matches in the tournament.
- Senior status: Holds a place on the professional PSA ranking list (senior tour ranking cited at the time of victory).
Historical and competitive context
- India’s record: First Indian winner in any category of the World Junior Championships; previous best was Joshna Chinappa’s runner‑up finish (2005).
- Egyptian dominance: Egypt has been the dominant producing nation in junior women’s squash; last non‑Egyptian women’s champion before 2026 was Amanda Sobhy (USA) in 2010.
Technical and rules facts
- Match format: Individual matches are best‑of‑five games.
- Scoring system: International competitions use PAR to 11 (point‑a‑rally) with a two‑point lead required at 10–10.
IASPOINT Booster Facts
- WSF role: WSF sets international rules, organises world junior championships and coordinates with national federations for hosting.
- Pathway: World Junior champions often transition to the PSA World Tour; junior results are used as indicators in national selection and talent programmes.
- Date and venue: Final played on 25 July 2026 at Niagara‑on‑the‑Lake, Ontario, Canada.