Anahat Singh school: India's squash sensation who stunned 8-time world champion Nour ElSherbini is a student of a British school

Anahat Singh is a student of The British School in New Delhi. Born on March 13, 2008, the Indian squash player has made a name for herself on the international circuit with a series of record-breaking performances. At 18, she has added another major achievement to her career by defeating Egyptian star Nour ElSherbini, an eight-time world champion, at the Silicon Valley Open in the United States. Anahat, currently ranked world No. 15, defeated top seed and world No. 3 Nour ElSherbini in straight games to reach the quarter-finals of the Silicon Valley Open in Redwood City, California. The Indian won the second-round match 11-8, 11-8, 11-7 in 30 minutes at the PSA Gold event, which carries a prize purse of USD 143,500.

Speaking after the match, Anahat said she had grown up watching ElSherbini play and considered her an inspiration. She admitted that she had not expected the match to go so well, adding that her game plan had worked as intended.

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Anahat will next face Egyptian player Salma Hany, who is ranked world No. 14, in the quarter-finals.

Anahat Singh's school name

Anahat Singh is of The British School in New Delhi, an international school that follows a British-style curriculum. Alongside her education, she has continued to compete at the highest levels of squash, representing India at major international tournaments. She began attracting attention at a young age and went on to become the youngest Indian to compete at the Commonwealth Games and the World Squash Junior Championships. She also became the youngest player from Asia to enter the top 20 of the women's world squash rankings.

Asian Games 2026: Anahat Singh creates history

Anahat made history at the Asian Games 2026 by becoming the first Indian woman to reach the squash women's singles final at the continental competition. She eventually won the silver medal after losing 3-0 to Malaysia's defending champion Sivasangari Subramaniam, who won the final 11-4, 11-4, 11-7.

The silver added to the two bronze medals Anahat won at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou, where she finished on the podium in the women's team and mixed doubles events.

World Junior Squash Championships: Anahat wins historic title

Earlier in 2026, Anahat won the girls' singles title at the World Junior Squash Championships, becoming the first Indian player to claim the crown. Her victory also ended Egypt's 15-year winning run in the event. She has also won medals at the Asian Championships and was part of India's gold-medal-winning mixed team at the 2025 Squash World Cup in Chennai.

Anahat Singh's major achievements

• Silicon Valley Open: Defeated eight-time world champion Nour ElSherbini to reach the quarter-finals.
• Asian Games 2026: Won silver in women's singles and became the first Indian woman to reach the final.
• World Junior Squash Championships 2026: Became the first Indian to win the girls' singles title.
• Squash World Cup 2025: Part of India's gold-medal-winning mixed team.
• Asian Games 2023: Won bronze medals in the women's team and mixed doubles events.
• World rankings: Became the youngest player from Asia to break into the top 20 of the women's squash rankings.

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