Anahat Singh Storms Into Final Of Asian Games, One Win Away From Historic Gold

Anahat Singh created history and etched her name in the record books as she became the first-ever Indian woman to qualify for the singles squash final at the Asian Games. Anahat, 18, stunned Japan’s Satomi Watanabe 3-2 in the semi-final. Watanabe is ranked sixth in the global rankings. Anahat is now assured of a silver medal and she is vying for the gold medal. Anahat was staring at a defeat as she was 0-2, going down 9-11, 11-13. Anahat, ranked 17th, saved two game points and won the third game 12-10. She dominated the fourth game and won it 11-6. Anahat thumped Watanabe 11-3 in the fifth game to register a famous win.

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