Commonwealth Games: Squash player Anahat Singh, youngest member of Indian contingent, off to winning start
2 years, 7 months ago

Commonwealth Games: Squash player Anahat Singh, youngest member of Indian contingent, off to winning start

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Anahat was selected in the Indian team following her impressive run at the under-15 level including wins at the Asian Junior Squash and German Open this year. Birmingham: India’s youngest athlete at the Commonwealth Games, 14-year-old squash player Anahat Singh, made a winning start in the women’s singles competition here on Friday. Commonwealth Games: India schedule, Results, Medals tally “It’s really exciting and so much fun,” Anahat said after her winning start. The boss baby 😎😃 1⃣4⃣-year-old Anahat Singh, the youngest member of #TeamIndia’s #B2022 contingent, beat Jada Ross of St Vincent and the Grenadines to reach Round of 32 in the women’s singles squash event🙌#EkindiaTeamIndia |📸 @ghosh_annesha pic.twitter.com/mMW6TcvkuN — Team India July 29, 2022 “She has got a great attitude to all this attention.

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2024 Year in Sports, Squash: Olympic inclusion, young stars show promise, Saurav Ghosal retires
2 months, 3 weeks ago

2024 Year in Sports, Squash: Olympic inclusion, young stars show promise, Saurav Ghosal retires

The Hindu  

It was yet another breakthrough year for Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh while Indians Squash star Saurav Ghosal announced his retirement. April HCL Squash Tour Chennai: Anahat Singh added another title to her collection by winning the women’s singles event. HCL Squash Tour Kolkata: Anahat Singh secured yet another women’s singles title, highlighting her consistent performance throughout the year. Sunil …

HCL Squash Tour: Anahat Singh, Ravindu Laksiri emerge champions
9 months, 2 weeks ago

HCL Squash Tour: Anahat Singh, Ravindu Laksiri emerge champions

The Hindu  

Sri Lankan Ravindu Laksiri was declared the winner as second seed Rahul Baitha failed to turn up for the men’s final in the Chennai leg of the HCL Squash Tour, a PSA Challenger event at the Indian Squash and Triathlon Academy here on Saturday. They said, ‘He’s not here.’a READ | Teenager Anahat Singh, unbeaten in 2024, chases third straight …

Teenager Anahat Singh, unbeaten in 2024, chases third straight title on PSA Challenger Tour
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Teenager Anahat Singh, unbeaten in 2024, chases third straight title on PSA Challenger Tour

The Hindu  

Anahat Singh, 16, will look to keep her winning momentum on the senior circuit going as she chases her third straight title on the PSA Challenger Tour at the ongoing HCL Squash Tour event at the Indian Squash Academy in the city. READ | Anahat, Abhay, Velavan included in TOPS scheme Anahat, the second youngest National champion ever, has had …

Senior National Squash C’ships: 15-year-old teenage sensation Anahat Singh becomes youngest title winner in 23 years
1 year, 4 months ago

Senior National Squash C’ships: 15-year-old teenage sensation Anahat Singh becomes youngest title winner in 23 years

Hindustan Times  

Anahat Singh scripted history on Thursday, becoming the youngest title winner at the Senior National Squash Championships, sealing a win against her opponent Tanvi Khana, who was forced to retire midway through the match due to injury. Soon, Khana retired due to it, as Anahat became the youngest title winner in 23 years. Joshna Chinappa holds the record for being …

79th National Squash C’ship: Anahat Singh, Tanvi Khanna enter semifinals
1 year, 4 months ago

79th National Squash C’ship: Anahat Singh, Tanvi Khanna enter semifinals

The Hindu  

Second seed Anahat Singh defeated Pooja Arthi 11-6, 11-8, 11-4 and Diya Yadav 11-7, 11-2, 11-2 in the round-of-16 and quarterfinal matches to make it to the women’s semifinals of the 79th National squash championships at the Indian Squash and Triathlon Academy here on Tuesday. Top seed Tanvi Khanna also had seemingly easy outings as she beat Tanishka Jain 11-7, …

Joshna, Tanvi, Anahat assure India a medal by reaching semis of women's squash team event in Asian Games
1 year, 5 months ago

Joshna, Tanvi, Anahat assure India a medal by reaching semis of women's squash team event in Asian Games

Hindustan Times  

The India women's squash comprising Joshana Chinappa, Tanvi Khanna and Anahat Singh advanced to the semi-final of the team event at the Asian Games 2023 despite suffering a 0-3 loss to Malaysia in their Pool B match on Thursday. This assured the India women's squash team a medal as both losing semi-finalists in squash get a bronze in this Games …

Indian squash teams continue winning run
1 year, 5 months ago

Indian squash teams continue winning run

Hindustan Times  

The Indian squash players continued their impressive run at the Asian Games, registering easy wins in the men's and women's team competitions here on Wednesday. In the first match, 15-year-old Anahat Singh eased past Krishna Thapa 11-7 11-1 11-2, before Joshna Chinappa beat Bipana Bhlon 11-4 11-2 11-2. The Indian women's team had earlier blanked Pakistan 3-0 in its opening …

Asian Games squash: Indians have it easy against Pakistan and Singapore
1 year, 5 months ago

Asian Games squash: Indians have it easy against Pakistan and Singapore

Hindustan Times  

The Indian squash contingent began its Asian Games campaign with comfortable victories over Singapore and Pakistan, in the men's and women's team competitions respectively here on Tuesday. 15-year-old Anahat Singh in action The women's team comprising 15-year-old Anahat Singh, veteran Joshna Chinappa and Tanvi Khanna blanked Pakistan 3-0 in its opening Pool B match. The first singles saw Asian Games …

She just feels like a natural on the team: Joshna Chinappa on Anahat Singh
1 year, 5 months ago

She just feels like a natural on the team: Joshna Chinappa on Anahat Singh

Hindustan Times  

Anahat Singh, the youngest member of the Indian women’s squash team for the Asian Games, says she has the most fun when she’s around Joshna Chinappa, her oldest teammate. Joshna would also perhaps understand what it’s like to be Anahat, a young squash talent in India taking giant strides while holding bigger promise for the future. “She just feels like …

Took up squash because of my sister, says 15-year-old Anahat Singh ahead of Asian Games debut
1 year, 6 months ago

Took up squash because of my sister, says 15-year-old Anahat Singh ahead of Asian Games debut

The Hindu  

Anahat Singh, 15, is looking to build on the gains she made at the Commonwealth Games last year when she makes her Asian Games debut in Hangzhou next week. “I was playing badminton initially, and my sister used to play squash. Along with her, my family also kept me motivated all the time and helped me always.” The Indian squash …

Anahat Singh - A teenager’s squash-buckling journey to greatness
1 year, 10 months ago

Anahat Singh - A teenager’s squash-buckling journey to greatness

The Hindu  

Nearly a year ago at the Commonwealth Games, Anahat Singh was on the brink of becoming the new poster girl for Indian squash. So, yeah, I feel like until the next Commonwealth Games or until I get a medal in a major tournament, I’ll keep saying that 2022 is the biggest year for me,” says Anahat. More stories from the …

Saurav Ghosal: Indian squash needs to improve its coaching standards
1 year, 10 months ago

Saurav Ghosal: Indian squash needs to improve its coaching standards

The Hindu  

Indian squash has come a long way. We need to shine more in major international events to put squash on the global map. Squash player Anahat Singh is one of the nine young talents featured on the cover of Sportstar’s special redesigned issue. At the moment, we have coaches who can produce good junior players but not world class players. …

Senior Squash Nationals: Joshna Chinappa’s dominance continues
2 years, 2 months ago

Senior Squash Nationals: Joshna Chinappa’s dominance continues

The Hindu  

For the 36-year-old Joshna Chinappa, the Indian Squash Academy courts in Chennai are where it all started. Joshna’s domination continued in the HCL-78th Senior Nationals at the Indian Squash and Triathlon Academy in Chennai as she outplayed 14-year-old Anahat Singh. This will be a good preparation for future events.” RELATED - Joshna, Abhay win Senior National Squash C’ship titles Joshna, …

Senior National Squash Championships: Teen star Anahat Singh the final hurdle for Joshna Chinappa
2 years, 3 months ago

Senior National Squash Championships: Teen star Anahat Singh the final hurdle for Joshna Chinappa

The Hindu  

Standing between Joshna Chinappa and her 19th title is a petite and frail-looking 14-year-old Anahat Singh. When the 36-year-old takes on the teenager, in the summit clash of the Senior National Squash Championships here on Saturday, the contest will be one for the ages. While Joshna breezed past Akansha Salunkhe 11-9, 11-9, 11-8, Anahat made light work of Tanishka Jain …

EXCLUSIVE | Meet Anahat Singh, teen sensation who clinched two medals at National Games
2 years, 5 months ago

EXCLUSIVE | Meet Anahat Singh, teen sensation who clinched two medals at National Games

India TV News  

EXCLUSIVE | Meet Anahat Singh, teen sensation who clinched two medals at National Games In an exclusive interview with India TV, the 14-year-old Anahat spoke about her Squash journey, her love for chocolates, her experience at the National Games, and much more. Anahat Singh, India's talented Squash player made headlines when she became the youngest athlete to represent India at …

Squash sensation Anahat eyes Junior Worlds medal after Commonwealth Games fame
2 years, 6 months ago

Squash sensation Anahat eyes Junior Worlds medal after Commonwealth Games fame

The Hindu  

Teenage squash sensation Anahat Singh, the youngest member of the 2022 Commonwealth Games Indian contingent, is impressively articulate for a 14-year-old. The experienced senior players know how to turn the game around if they are losing," she says at the HCL-SRFI PSA Indian Tour at the ISA courts here on Wednesday. It was her play in the Commonwealth Games second …

Commonwealth Games: Saurav Ghosal saves India the blushes in squash
2 years, 7 months ago

Commonwealth Games: Saurav Ghosal saves India the blushes in squash

The Hindu  

Gold in women’s doubles in 2014, and silver in women’s doubles and mixed doubles in 2018 — these were the performances at the Commonwealth Games that the Indian squash contingent was trying to take inspiration from and build on in Birmingham. The campaign started on a high for the Indian team with its youngest member — 14-year-old Anahat Singh — …

Commonwealth Games 2022 Day 6 Highlights: India's rich haul in weightlifting continues, Tejaswin Shankar wins bronze
2 years, 7 months ago

Commonwealth Games 2022 Day 6 Highlights: India's rich haul in weightlifting continues, Tejaswin Shankar wins bronze

Hindustan Times  

CWG Day 6 Highlights: Saurav Ghosal is the first Indian squash player to win an individual medal at the CWG Commonwealth Games 2022 Day 6 Highlights: Saurav Ghosal became the first Indian squash player to win an individual medal at the Commonwealth Games. He was the second Indian player to win a medal on Wednesday after weightlifter Lovepreet Singh won …

Commonwealth Games 2022 Day 6 Highlights: India's rich haul in weightlifting continues, Tejaswin Shankar wins bronze
2 years, 7 months ago

Commonwealth Games 2022 Day 6 Highlights: India's rich haul in weightlifting continues, Tejaswin Shankar wins bronze

Hindustan Times  

CWG Day 6 Highlights: Saurav Ghosal is the first Indian squash player to win an individual medal at the CWG Commonwealth Games 2022 Day 6 Highlights: Saurav Ghosal became the first Indian squash player to win an individual medal at the Commonwealth Games. He was the second Indian player to win a medal on Wednesday after weightlifter Lovepreet Singh won …

Commonwealth Games: Squash stars Joshna Chinappa, Saurav Ghosal advance to round of 16
2 years, 7 months ago

Commonwealth Games: Squash stars Joshna Chinappa, Saurav Ghosal advance to round of 16

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Sunayna Sara Kuruvilla’s campaign ended after she lost to Malaysia’s Aifa Azman 7-11, 7-11, 7-11. India’s Ramit Tandon withdrew from the men’s singles round of 32 match due to an injury Birmingham: India’s ace squash players Joshana Chinappa and Saurav Ghosal advanced to the round of 16 after easy wins in their respective women’s and men’s singles matches at the …

Commonwealth Games 2022 Day 1 Best Moments: From India vs Australia WT20I to 14-year-old Anahat Singh
2 years, 7 months ago

Commonwealth Games 2022 Day 1 Best Moments: From India vs Australia WT20I to 14-year-old Anahat Singh

The Hindu  

Here are the top 10 moments from an eventful first day of the 2022 Commonwealth Games on Friday. Gold rush gets underway Alex Yee of Team England celebrates after winning the gold medal after the Men’s Individual Sprint Distance Triathlon Final on day one of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games at Sutton Park on Friday. The United Kingdom on the …

Commonwealth Games: Strong start for Indian hockey, badminton and table tennis teams; 14-year-old Anahat Singh wins
2 years, 7 months ago

Commonwealth Games: Strong start for Indian hockey, badminton and table tennis teams; 14-year-old Anahat Singh wins

Firstpost  

In a largely happy day for the Indian contingent at the Commonwealth Games, the opening day in Birmingham saw the Indian women’s hockey team and badminton mixed team stroll to easy victories in their opening group matches on Saturday. The day also saw history as India’s youngest team member Anahat Singh won her opening round singles match against St Vincent …

Who is Anahat Singh - the 14-year-old Indian squash sensation at Commonwealth Games 2022
2 years, 7 months ago

Who is Anahat Singh - the 14-year-old Indian squash sensation at Commonwealth Games 2022

The Hindu  

Fourteen-year-old Indian Anahat Singh beat Jada Ross of St Vincent and the Grenadines 11-5, 11-2, 11-0 to reach Round of 32 in the women’s singles squash event at the CWG 2022 on Friday. At 14, she is India's youngest participant at the Birmingham #CWG YT link: https://t.co/UKegqhR3wg | #CWG2022pic.twitter.com/gTfhJMcMv5 — Sportstar July 29, 2022 Anahat had bagged the girls’ under-15 …

Commonwealth Games 2022 HIGHLIGHTS, Day 1: Srihari Nataraj qualifies for 100m backstroke final; Anahat Singh shines on CWG debut
2 years, 7 months ago

Commonwealth Games 2022 HIGHLIGHTS, Day 1: Srihari Nataraj qualifies for 100m backstroke final; Anahat Singh shines on CWG debut

The Hindu  

Hello and welcome to Sportstar’s Live Commonwealth Games 2022 coverage. Indians in action next Men’s table tennis team event: India vs Singapore - 11PM IST Squash: Anahat Singh vs Jada Ross, women’s singles, Round of 64 - 11PM IST Squash: Abhay Singh vs Joe Chapman, men’s singles, Round of 64 - 11:45PM IST Swimming: Men’s 100m backstroke semifinal - Srihari …

India at CWG 2022: Teen titan Anahat Singh breaks the mould for Games debut
2 years, 7 months ago

India at CWG 2022: Teen titan Anahat Singh breaks the mould for Games debut

Firstpost  

Squash sensation Anahat Singh is all set to make her senior debut at the Commonwealth Games for India as the youngest member of the team. Kolkata: Player-turn coach Ritwik Bhattacharya had no doubt in his mind when he urged 14-year-old Anahat Singh’s parents to enter the prodigious talent for the 2022 Commonwealth Games trials’ draws. 1 among players up to …

Commonwealth Games 2022 squad: Full list of athletes in Indian squash team
2 years, 8 months ago

Commonwealth Games 2022 squad: Full list of athletes in Indian squash team

The Hindu  

Here are the profiles of all the athletes who will represent India in squash at the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham. Earlier this year, he, along with Dipika Pallikal Karthik, had secured gold in mixed doubles at the World Doubles Championship. Dipika Pallikal Karthik: Earlier this year, Dipika created history in Glasgow by clinching two gold medals - mixed and …

Delhi's Anahat Singh to Represent India at 2022 World Junior Squash Championship
2 years, 9 months ago

Delhi's Anahat Singh to Represent India at 2022 World Junior Squash Championship

News 18  

Delhi’s Anahat Singh will represent India at the 2022 World Junior Squash Championship, scheduled to be held in Nancy, France from August 11 to 21, after she qualified for the world event during selection trials. The youngest ever player representing India at the World Junior Championship at the age of 14, Anahat beat Aishwariya Khubchandani of Maharashtra 3-0 in the …

Fourteen-year-old Unnati becomes youngest shuttler in senior Indian team for Asian Games
2 years, 11 months ago

Fourteen-year-old Unnati becomes youngest shuttler in senior Indian team for Asian Games

The Hindu  

The National selectors went by the laid down norms and kept Saina Nehwal out of the Indian teams for the upcoming Uber Cup besides the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games this year. Rohtak-based 14-year-old Unnati Hooda, who finished third in the trials, will be part of the National team for Uber Cup and Asian Games. Thomas Cup and Uber Cup …

All eyes on Saurav, Joshna at Squash Senior Nationals
5 years, 1 month ago

All eyes on Saurav, Joshna at Squash Senior Nationals

The Hindu  

Joshna Chinappa and Saurav Ghosal will be the overwhelming favourites when the Senior National squash championships begins at the Indian Squash Academy courts here on Sunday. Thirty-three-year-old Joshna has won the women’s title a whopping 17 times and Saurav, also 33 years old, an equally impressive 12 times in men’s. But I am taking it one match at a time.” …

Asian Games: India into squash women's team finals
6 years, 6 months ago

Asian Games: India into squash women's team finals

The Hindu  

Joshna Chinappa did a smart thing when she took on Nicol David at the Asian Games here on Friday. I just wanted to enjoy myself a little bit instead of putting pressure on myself as I did in previous matches,” said Joshna after shocking Nicol, who had won the women’s singles title here a few days ago, 12-10, 11-9, 6-11, …

Harinder Pal Singh sets sights on Asian Games squash medal
6 years, 10 months ago

Harinder Pal Singh sets sights on Asian Games squash medal

Hindustan Times  

Harinder Pal Singh is still picking up pieces from a dismal show in the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. Although squash brought in two medals—both silvers—this time in mixed doubles and women doubles, Harinder is now looking to set things straight in the upcoming Asian Games in August. READ | Russia doping scandal fall-out, biathlon corruption top agenda at WADA meeting …

CWG 2018: Dominant Neeraj at his best
6 years, 11 months ago

CWG 2018: Dominant Neeraj at his best

The Hindu  

It was his stage, and, Neeraj Chopra turned the key performer, his monster opener of 85.50m killing the rest of the field at one go. The 20-year-old World junior record holder thereafter touched a season’s best of 86.47m and became India’s fourth individual gold winner in Commonwealth Games history in track and field. The crowd was also very encouraging, which …

Commonwealth Games 2018: Muhammad Anas misses medal by whisker; Hima Das races into 400m final
6 years, 11 months ago

Commonwealth Games 2018: Muhammad Anas misses medal by whisker; Hima Das races into 400m final

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Anas clocked 45.31, marginally improving his own record of 45.32 which he set at the Indian Grand Prix in New Delhi last year. Gold Coast: In a big boost for Indian athletics, Muhammad Anas came agonisingly close to winning a medal at the 400m run but settled for a credible fourth place finish with national record-breaking performance at Commonwealth Games …

Commonwealth Games 2018: Dipika Pallikal, Joshna Chinappa off to winning start; Saurav Ghosal exits in second round
6 years, 11 months ago

Commonwealth Games 2018: Dipika Pallikal, Joshna Chinappa off to winning start; Saurav Ghosal exits in second round

Firstpost  

Saurav Ghosal squandered a two-game lead to go down to World No. Gold Coast: India’s top squash player and third seed, Saurav Ghosal, on 5 April suffered a shock defeat against Jamaica’s Christopher Binnie in the men’s singles second round of the Commonwealth Games. Harinder Pal Sandhu, who had gone past the first round in the morning, could not survive …

Commonwealth Games 2018: All eyes on Neeraj Chopra to set field ablaze
6 years, 11 months ago

Commonwealth Games 2018: All eyes on Neeraj Chopra to set field ablaze

Hindustan Times  

Indian athletes’ performance in the recently concluded Federation Cup in Patiala from March 5-8 has given the Athletics Federation of India hope of at least six medals at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. A look at how India have fared over the years ◼ Did not take part in CWG | ◼ No representation in athletics | ◼ Took part …

Commonwealth Games 2018: Teen sensation Mehuli Ghosh would look for podium-finish in her maiden appearance
7 years ago

Commonwealth Games 2018: Teen sensation Mehuli Ghosh would look for podium-finish in her maiden appearance

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At the ISSF World Cup in Mexico, she finished third in the 10-metre Air Rifle event before pairing up with Deepak Kumar in the mixed team event for her second bronze at the event. Name: Mehuli Ghosh Age: 17 Sport: Shooting Category: 10m air rifle Past CWG performance: Debut appearance Best performance: Twin bronze at ISSF World Cup in Guadalajara, …

India continues to impress, wins five more medals at Commonwealth Youth Games
9 years, 6 months ago

India continues to impress, wins five more medals at Commonwealth Youth Games

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Indians continued their strong show in the 5th Commonwealth Youth Games by bagging five medals, including two gold, on the second day of competitions. Apia : Indians continued their strong show in the 5th Commonwealth Youth Games by bagging five medals, including two gold, on the second day of competitions here today. With five medals today, India’s count swelled to …

CWG 2014: Three Indians win their squash opener
10 years, 7 months ago

CWG 2014: Three Indians win their squash opener

India TV News  

Glasgow: India's Anaka Alankamony, Harinder Pal Sandhu and Mahesh Mangaonkar won their respective opening singles convincingly in the squash competition of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games here on Thursday. The Indian faces 15th seed Delia Arnold of Malaysia later on Thursday.India's top female player Dipika Pallikal and the experienced Joshana Chinappa have been given first round bye and take to the …

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