Anahat Singh Quick Facts: Things To Know About 14-Year-Old Indian Squash Athlete Competing At CWG 2022
Anahat Singh is the youngest ever squash player to represent India at a major multi-national sports event. The 14-year-old has proved herself with a sensational run at the U-15 level and brings bright prospects to the Indian squash team.
The Commonwealth Games officially known as the XXII Commonwealth Games will be held in Birmingham, England from July 28 to August 8. It is going to be played in the West Midlands Region of England across 15 venues. India have sent a 10-member team for squash, and among them is 14-year-old, Anahat Singh. The youngster has defied expectations and will have all eyes on her at the quadrennial event. Anahat Singh, India's Youngest Athlete, 14-Year-Old Wins Qualifying Round of Women's Squash Singles Event at Birmingham Commonwealth Games.
Anahat Singh is the youngest ever squash player to represent India at a major multi-national sports event. The 14-year-old has proved herself with a sensational run at the U-15 level and brings bright prospects to the Indian squash team.
Other members of the squash team consist of the last edition’s medal winners Saurav Ghosal, Joshna Chinappa, and Dipika Pallikal. The likes of Ramit Tandon, Abhay Singh, Sunyana Kuruvilla, Anahat Singh, Harinder Pal Singh Sandhu, and Velavan Senthilkumar will be heading towards the 2022 Birmingham Games to achieve glory.
Facts About Anahat Singh
- Anahat started playing squash at the age of 8 years
- She is a part of Virat Kolhi’s Foundation
- She is ranked No.1 among Asian Junior girls (U-15)
- Anahat Singh won a gold medal at the British Junior Open 2019
- She won the DPD Dutch Junior Open in 2019
- Anahat Singh also secured silver medals at the British Junior Open 2020 and Malaysian Junior Open
- She won Bronze at Asian Junior Championship
- Anahat Singh is a champion of the Junior US Open Squash tournament in U-15 girls
- She won the Asian Junior Title in 2022
The Indian squash team achieved its first medals at the Commonwealth Games during the previous edition. They won a total of 3 medals including 1 gold, and 2 silver and will be aiming to top that tally and add further medals.
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