New Delhi, July 26 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed Anahat Singh's historic World Squash Junior Championships triumph, saying her landmark achievement will popularise squash among the youth.

Anahat scripted history by becoming the first Indian to win the World Squash Junior Championships title, defeating Egypt's Ruqayya Salem 3-0 in the girls' singles final on Saturday.

In an X post, PM Modi congratulated Anahat on becoming the first Indian to win the World Junior Squash Championship title, saying her historic gold medal would inspire more youngsters to take up the sport.

"A historic feat at the 2026 World Junior Squash Championship. Proud of Anahat Singh for winning the Gold Medal and becoming the first Indian squash p...