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On winning run, Anahat underlines promise once again
Mumbai's Anahat Singh, 17, wins JSW Indian Open, defeating top rivals, boosting her ranking to 68th, aiming for success in bigger PSA events.
Updated on Mar 28, 2025 10:59 PM IST
Rutvick MehtaRutvick Mehta
Olympics chapter has come at right time for me: Ramit Tandon
Tandon, the India No.1 who is currently ranked 33rd in the world, is targetting a seeded position for LA 2028
Updated on Mar 27, 2025 09:09 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta
Why Egypt rules the world of squash
There’s history and a bit of wow factor, but also a strong ecosystem that continues to churn out fine talent for the reigning four-time world team champions
Published on Mar 26, 2025 08:28 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta
Saurav Ghosal: ‘I would like to mentor a few young players in India’
Saurav Ghosal has decided to retire from the professional tour but still hopes to put his best foot forward when he represents India
Published on Apr 23, 2024 10:39 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta, Mumbai
Saurav Ghosal retires from professional squash
Squash great Sourav Ghosal has said that he is stepping away from the professional tour but hopes to “achieve a bit more for the country”.
Updated on Apr 22, 2024 09:56 PM IST
Causing quite the racquet: It’s finally game on for squash at the Olympics
Once an elite sport played in clubs, it has broken free of those shackles. Why is it one of the fastest-growing sports in the US? Where does India fit in?
Updated on Mar 23, 2024 11:37 PM IST
Rudraneil Sengupta
Introduce squash in schools, hire experts to train Indian coaches: Saurav Ghosal
Introduce squash in schools, hire experts to train Indian coaches: Saurav Ghosal
Published on Feb 08, 2024 12:13 PM IST
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Squash's Olympics tag adds wheels to Anahat's go pro drive
The 15-year-old, fresh from her twin medals in Hangzhou Asian Games, is happy to take a step-by-step approach to the Olympics
Published on Dec 07, 2023 10:11 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta, Mumbai
Anahat Singh becomes youngest National Champion in Squash in 23 years
15-year-old Anahat Singh won the women's title at the Senior National Squash Championships on Thursday.
Updated on Nov 23, 2023 06:04 PM IST
Squash hails a game-changer after Olympics inclusion
“It’s a monumental day for world squash,” says India stalwart Saurav Ghosal after IOC included the game, cricket and three other sports in the 2028 Los Angeles
Published on Oct 16, 2023 10:29 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta, Mumbai
India clinch squash gold, beat Pak 10-2 in hockey
India and Pakistan faced off in various sports at the Asian Games, with India coming out on top in squash, hockey, and table tennis. The matches were intense and ill-tempered, highlighting the fierce rivalry between the two countries. India's dominance over Pakistan in these sports triggered wild celebrations in the Indian camp. India's men's hockey team won 10-2, the men's squash team won a grudge match, and the women's table tennis doubles pair stunned the reigning world champions. India's success in these events added to their impressive medal tally at the Asian Games.
Updated on Sep 30, 2023 11:58 PM IST
Shantanu Srivastava, Hangzhou
Indian squash teams continue winning run
While the women's team thrashed Nepal, the men prevailed over Kuwait. Both teams won by identical 3-0 margins.
Published on Sep 27, 2023 10:40 AM IST
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Review: Western Lane by Chetna Maroo
Longlisted for the Booker Prize this year, Western Lane explores both bereavement and the immigrant experience in Britain
Updated on Sep 12, 2023 08:30 PM IST
Hritik Verma
Asian Games the end goal for Joshna
After beating Asia No. 1 Satomi Watanabe in the recent World Cup in Chennai, India’s top squash player is feeling like herself again
Updated on Jun 23, 2023 07:39 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta, Mumbai
Veteran squash player Saurav Ghosal reacts to Sportsperson of the Year award
Saurav Ghosal reacted to being adjudged as Sportsperson of the Year by the Calcutta Sports Journalists Club, and also said that he would repay the faith by winning more medals. He became the first Indian squash player to win a singles medal at CWG 2022.
Published on Nov 10, 2022 10:13 AM IST
Neelav Chakravarti
Ghosal, Tandon inspire India to first-ever gold at Asian Team Squash
The men’s team had previously lost the final thrice (the women won gold in 2012)—against Malaysia last year and Pakistan in 2012 and 1981.
Published on Nov 04, 2022 09:06 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta, Mumbai
Pallikal, Ghosal clinch mixed doubles squash bronze at CWG 2022
India's Dipika Pallikal and Saurav Ghosal won their second-successive medal at the Commonwealth Games, winning bronze in the mixed doubles squash event on Sunday.
Published on Aug 07, 2022 11:28 PM IST
Watch: 14-year-old Anahat Singh gets hug from opponent after CWG 1st round win
It was a heartwarming moment at the University Show Court after 14-year-old Anahat Singh defeated Jada Ross of St Vincent and the Grenadines to proceed to round-of-32 in squash women's singles event.
Published on Jul 30, 2022 11:15 AM IST
Dipika teams up with Ghosal, Joshna for mixed and women's doubles world title
Dipika, playing her first competitive event since October 2018, first clinched the mixed doubles title with Ghosal with a 11-6, 11-8 win over England's Adrian Waller and Alison Waters.
Published on Apr 10, 2022 08:24 AM IST
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Meet Anahat Singh, India's first girls' US Open champ in squash
The 13-year-old from Delhi followed her older sister into the sport and has been taking junior competitions by storm
Updated on Jan 03, 2022 10:33 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta, Mumbai