Indian Athletes Shine at Junior Squash Championship

Triumphs and Near Misses Define India’s Performance in Asian Tournament

At the Asian junior squash championship, Indian athletes displayed their prowess, securing a gold medal alongside two silvers and three bronze, marking a significant achievement for the nation in the sport.

Gold Medal Victory

Aryaveer Dewan clinched the boys’ U17 Asian junior squash title. He swept to victory against top-seeded Nickhileswar Moganasundharam of Malaysia with a score of 3-0 (11-5, 11-8, 11-3) in the final match.

Silver Medals Secured

While Ayaan Dhanuka in the boys’ U13 and Saanvi Kalanki in the girls’ U15 category put up strong fights, they both ended up securing silver medals. They lost their respective finals.

Saanvi was defeated by Malaysia’s Jinoreeka Ning 3-0 (11-4, 11-6, 12-10). Meanwhile, Ayaan lost to the top-seeded Pakistani player, Muhammad Sohail Adnan, 3-1 (11-5, 11-2, 11-13, 11-6) in a tense title clash.

Bronze Medals Earned

The continental meet also saw Amarya Bajaj (boys’ U13), Aryaman Singh (boys’ U15), and Anika Dubey (girls’ U17) each secure bronze medals. All three reached the semi-finals in their respective events, contributing to India’s overall medal tally.

Squash on the Rise

The sport is gaining popularity globally. It is set to make its Olympic debut at the Los Angeles 2028 Games. According to the Professional Squash Association, over 20 million people play squash regularly worldwide. PSA World Tour

The performance of the Indian contingent at the Asian Junior Squash Championships highlights the growing talent pool in the nation and sets a promising stage for future international competitions.