Which Indian Squash player won the girls under 15 title at the prestigious British Junior Open in January 2023?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Anahat Singh.
In January 2023, Indian squash player Anahat Singh won the girls' Under-15 title at the prestigious British Junior Open.
- Anahat Singh's Triumph: Anahat Singh, a rising star in Indian squash, secured the Under-15 title at the British Junior Open, defeating Egypt's Sohaila Hazem in the final.
- British Junior Open: The British Junior Open is a highly regarded squash tournament held annually in January in the UK, attracting top players from around the globe.
- Other Achievements: In 2019 she won the Under 11 title and in 2025 she won the Under 17 title.
- Anahat's Background: Anahat started playing badminton at the age of six, but switched to squash at eight, following in the footsteps of her elder sister.
- Current Rankings: Anahat is currently world No. 82 in the senior rankings.
- Recent Success: In 2024, she won an astonishing nine PSA Challenger titles and kicked off 2025 with the British Junior Open U-17 crown in January.