India, Aug. 4 -- Fresh from becoming the first Indian to win the World Junior Squash Championships title, Anahat Singh has dismissed suggestions that Egyptian players enjoy a psychological edge, saying she has grown up competing against them and treats them like any other opponent. The 17-year-old scripted history by defeating Egypt's Amina Orfi in the final in Ontario, Canada, ending the country's long wait for a world junior singles crown.

"I've grown up playing Egyptians since I've started playing the sport. It doesn't really affect me when I go on court. It's just like playing another opponent, no matter what the nationality is," Anahat told after returning.

The title was particularly satisfying for Anahat after several near misses ...