Indian wild cards Sanya Vats and Unnati Tripathi stunned higher-ranked compatriots to enter the round of 16 at the Indian Squash Tour-2 PSA Challenger, highlighting a strong day for young home talent
Table tennis, squash and triathlon have also been axed in a bid to limit the cost and streamline logistics given that only four venues will host the entire showpiece
The boys lost to England 1-2 in the fifth-place match, while the girls defeated New Zealand 2-1 in the seventh-place clash, with both matches going to the decider.
The 16-year-old women’s national champion roared into four finals in as many tournaments in her debut PSA Tour season this year, winning three titles while an injury forced her to miss a final in Japan last month.
During an interview with ANI, Anahat discussed her Asian Games medals, India's squash team performance, the inclusion of cricket and squash in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, and more.