Chennai:In a confident nod to the next generation, India’s squash legend Joshna Chinappa has publicly backed teenage sensation Anahat Singh as a key figure in India’s Olympic aspirations for Los Angeles 2028.
Chinappa, a stalwart of Indian squash and one of the most decorated players in the sport’s history, spoke with Olympics.com about the promise she sees in the young Delhi-born player.
> “Anahat has the talent, the grounding and the hunger to go far. She’s not just a great player — she’s a great competitor,” Chinappa said in a recent interview. (Credit: Olympics.com)
At just 17, Anahat Singh has already turned heads on the global circuit. A former British Junior Open champion and multi-medallist at Asian championships, she represents a rare blend of youth and maturity on the court. Her rise has been swift, earning her plaudits as one of the brightest Indian prospects in a sport traditionally dominated by players from Egypt and England.
Chinappa’s endorsement comes at a pivotal moment. Squash will make its Olympic debut at the LA 2028 Games — a historic milestone for the sport — and India’s hopes rest heavily on its young stars. Chinappa’s backing isn’t just encouragement; it reflects a growing belief that Anahat could be India’s first Olympic medal contender in squash.
Anahat, meanwhile, remains grounded.
> “Playing alongside seniors, learning every day — that’s my focus,” she said, acknowledging both the pressure and opportunity that lie ahead. (Paraphrased from related quotes in Olympics.com reporting)
With Chinappa’s experience guiding her and a country eager for Olympic success, Indian squash enters a new era — one that just might see a young prodigy stand on the Olympic podium in Los Angeles 2028.
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