Sports News | India's Anahat, Malaysian Chandaran Emerge Champions
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Two-time champion Anahat Singh continued her dominance with a commanding 3-0 win over top seed Akanksha Salunkhe in an all-Indian women's final of the 79th Western India Slam -- a USD 9,000 Professional Squash Association (PSA) Challenger event -- here Sunday.
Mumbai, Dec 22 (PTI) Two-time champion Anahat Singh continued her dominance with a commanding 3-0 win over top seed Akanksha Salunkhe in an all-Indian women's final of the 79th Western India Slam -- a USD 9,000 Professional Squash Association (PSA) Challenger event -- here Sunday.
The 16-year-old sensation, seeded second, outclassed compatriot Akanksha 11-8 11-8 11-8 in just 25 minutes to successfully defend her title.
In the men's final, second seed Ameeshenraj Chandaran of Malaysia overcame Czech top seed Viktor Byrtus 3-1 (15-13, 6-11, 11-5, 11-3) in a gruelling 60-minute clash to claim the title at the Cricket Club of India courts.
Results:
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Men's Final: 2-Ameeshenraj Chandaran (MAS) bt 1-Viktor Byrtus (CZE) 3-1 (15-13, 6-11, 11-5, 11-3).
Women's Final: 2-Anahat Singh (IND) bt 1-Akanksha Salunkhe (IND) 3-0 (11-8, 11-8, 11-8).
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