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2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which Indian squash player has won the women’s title at the 2019 Asian Individual Squash Championship?
A
Anwesha Reddy
B
Dipika Pallikal Karthik
C
Joshna Chinappa
D
Misha Grewal
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -She will now prepare for the Asian Junior Team Championship, which will start in February in Chennai. On the other hand, Saurav Ghosal, who won the boys’ U-19 title in 2004, is the other Indian to have won the British Open squash title.

Detailed explanation-2: -The results (finals): Velavan (TN) 11-13,11-7, 11-6,11-4; Women: (1)Joshna Chinappa (TN) bt (2) Anahat Singh (Del) 11-8, 11-9, 11-9. Read more stories on Squash.

Detailed explanation-3: -Career. She was Women’s National Squash Champion for 16 years in a row from 1977 to 1992. She is winner of 41 State titles and two International titles (Kenyan Open 1988 and 1989). She was awarded the Arjuna Award in 1982 and the Padma Shri in 2001 for her achievements.

Detailed explanation-4: -The correct answer is Sourav Ghosal. Saurav Ghosal won the men’s title in the 77th Senior National Squash Championship. The championship was held in February 2020. The Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI)-77th Senior National squash championships was held at Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

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