SSC Selection Post 2023 PYQ — Question 30

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 30 June 2023 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q30

Who among the following is the first Indian girl to win Jr. Squash Open in the US in December 2021?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Anahat Singh.

Anahat Singh, a 13‑year‑old from Delhi, made history in December 2021 by becoming the first Indian girl to win the U‑15 title at the prestigious US Junior Squash Open held in Philadelphia. She clinched the championship by defeating Egypt’s Jayda Marei with a scoreline of 11–9, 11–5, 8–11, 11–5. Her path to the title also included a notable semifinal victory over US junior champion Dixon Hill. Singh’s historic achievement was widely celebrated, marking a breakthrough for Indian squash at the junior international level