PV Sindhu, Shikhar Dhawan and Saurav Ghosal hailed Anahat Singh after she became the first Indian to win the World Junior Squash Championship, calling her triumph the start of many more successes.
Anahat Singh wins World Junior Squash title/ Credit: PSA Tour/X
India’s sporting fraternity celebrated Anahat Singh’s historic World Junior Squash Championship triumph, with Olympic medallist PV Sindhu, former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan, and squash great Saurav Ghosal leading the tributes after the teenager became the first Indian to win the prestigious junior world title.
Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu congratulated Anahat and expressed confidence that the 18-year-old’s breakthrough triumph would be the first of many on the international stage.
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“I couldn’t be prouder of this young champion, Anahat Singh, for winning the World Junior Squash Championships!” Sindhu wrote on X.
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I couldn’t be prouder of this young champion, Anahat Singh, on winning the World Junior Squash Championships! 🇮🇳🏆
One of my favorite memories of Anahat goes back to 2022, when I had the opportunity to speak with her through OGQ. Even at that age, what stood out wasn’t just her… pic.twitter.com/R8RxUEcSR8
— PV Sindhu (@Pvsindhu1) July 26, 2026
Recalling their first interaction through Olympic Gold Quest (OGQ) in 2022, Sindhu said Anahat’s maturity stood out as much as her talent.
“Even at that age, what stood out wasn’t just her extraordinary talent, but also the remarkable maturity, composure and clarity with which she carried herself. It left a lasting impression on me.
“I know this is only the beginning. This is the first of many, many big victories to come.”
Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan also hailed Anahat’s feat, describing it as a landmark moment for Indian sport.
“History created! Congratulations to Anahat Singh on becoming the first Indian to win the World Junior Squash Championship. A phenomenal achievement that will inspire generations. Keep shining!” he posted on X.
History created! 🇮🇳 Congratulations to Anahat Singh on becoming the first Indian to win the World Junior Squash Championship. A phenomenal achievement that will inspire generations. Keep shining! 👏🏆 pic.twitter.com/wPwEThsOiH
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) July 26, 2026
Former India No. 1 and Anahat’s mentor, Saurav Ghosal, praised the youngster’s perseverance and hard work, saying the title was only another milestone in what promises to be a remarkable career.
“The world will see what you produced on the day… You finally put it all together when it mattered the most. But the real fight was won before you stepped on court. The work you’ve put in made the difference,” Ghosal wrote.
In his trademark humorous style, he added, “All the hammering and making fun to get your brain cells working finally paid off.”
“The best thing is there’s hope of so much more to come. Let this be another milestone on the journey to something much, much bigger.”
Anahat scripted history in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada, defeating Egypt’s Ruqayya Salem 11-3, 11-7, 11-9 in the women’s final to become the first Indian and the first non-Egyptian champion since Amanda Sobhy in 2010. The victory also ended Egypt’s 15-year dominance of the event and marked a watershed moment for Indian squash.
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