India's Anahat Singh achieved a historic victory by winning the gold medal at the 2026 World Junior Squash Championship, making her the first Indian squash player to secure the title.
In a significant breakthrough for Indian sports and squash, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hailed Anahat Singh's victory at the 2026 World Junior Squash Championship. The young athlete secured a gold medal, marking her as the first Indian squash player to win the World Junior Championship title.
Modi took to X to express his pride in Singh and her achievement, stating that this accomplishment will further popularise squash among the youth. He noted that this victory would inspire many young players to take up squash as a sport.
In his post on Twitter, Modi stated, 'A historic feat at the 2026 World Junior Squash Championship. Proud of Anahat Singh for winning the Gold Medal and becoming the first Indian squash player ever to win the World Junior Championship title. This accomplishment will further popularise squash among the youth.' The Prime Minister also shared a photo of himself with Anahat Singh, celebrating her victory.
This historic win marks a significant milestone for Indian sports and could potentially boost the popularity of squash among youth.
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