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Anahat Singh Wins PSA Women’s Young Player of the Season Award

India’s squash prodigy Anahat Singh continues to scale new heights on the international stage, clinching two prestigious accolades at the 2025 PSA Awards. The 17-year-old was honoured with the Women’s Challenger Player of the Season and jointly named Women’s Young Player of the Season alongside Egypt’s Amina Orfi. Anahat’s extraordinary 2024–25 season, highlighted by multiple title wins and a top-60 PSA world ranking, cements her status as India’s highest-ranked female squash player.

Why in News?

The Professional Squash Association (PSA) recently announced its annual awards, where Anahat Singh emerged as a standout performer. She was recognised for her exceptional performances throughout the 2024–25 season, securing nine titles from 11 tournaments and achieving a 29-match unbeaten streak. Her rise in the PSA world rankings and participation in major international events has brought global attention to Indian squash.

Achievements & Season Highlights

Dual PSA Awards

  • Women’s Challenger Player of the Season
  • Women’s Young Player of the Season (shared with Egypt’s Amina Orfi)
  • Total Titles (2024–25): 9 out of 11 tournaments
  • Across PSA Challenger levels (3k, 9k, 12k, 15k)
  • 29-match unbeaten streak during the season

Key Tournament Wins

  • HCL Squash Tour (Kolkata)
  • Indian Open (15k level) – Defeated veteran Joshna Chinappa
  • British Junior Open (U-17) – January 2025
  • Asian Qualifiers – Secured berth for World Squash Championships

International Breakthroughs

  • Senior World Championship Debut – May 2025, Chicago
  • Beat World No. 29 Marina Stefanoni (USA) in five games
  • Reached 2nd round, lost to World No. 14 Fayrouz Aboelkheir (Egypt)
  • Asian Junior Team Championships – Helped India win Bronze in Hong Kong

Ranking and Impact:

  • Rose to World No. 56, currently India’s highest-ranked female squash player
  • Elevated visibility and hopes for Indian squash on the global stage
Summary/Static Details
Why in the news? Anahat Singh Wins PSA Women’s Young Player of the Season Award
Awards PSA Women’s Challenger Player & Young Player of the Season
Major Titles 9 out of 11 in 2024–25 season
Ranking World No. 56 (India’s highest-ranked female player)
Future Outlook Rising global star for Indian squash

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