Can Akanksha Gupta and Aryaveer Dewan Continue Their Upset Victories in National Squash?
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Synopsis
In an electrifying showdown at the Sub-Junior & Junior National Squash Championships, Akanksha Gupta and Aryaveer Dewan score major upset victories, taking down higher-ranked opponents. The Indian Squash Academy in Chennai buzzes with excitement as these young athletes showcase their talent in thrilling quarterfinal matches.
Key Takeaways
- Akanksha Gupta achieved a remarkable upset victory in the Under-19 category.
- Aryaveer Dewan stunned the top seed in the Under-17 boys quarterfinals.
- The championships showcased the depth of talent in Indian squash.
- Matches were closely contested across various age categories.
- The event highlights the future prospects of squash in India.
Chennai, Oct 29 (NationPress) Akanksha Gupta from Maharashtra staged an impressive comeback to defeat the second seed Navya Sundararajan from UP with scores of 10-12, 11-4, 11-6, 11-6 in the Under-19 girls quarterfinals during the Sub-Junior & Junior National Squash Championships held at the Indian Squash Academy in Chennai on Wednesday.
On a day filled with tightly contested matches across ten categories, Aryaveer Dewan from Delhi (5/8) shocked the top seed Subhash Choudhary from Rajasthan by winning 11-9, 11-6, 11-2 in the Under-17 boys quarterfinals.
The results (all quarterfinals):
Girls:
U-11: Alia Kankaria (1), WB, def. Anshika Kumari, KA, 11-1, 11-7, 11-4; Ariana Almoula (5/8), MH, def. Sameeksha Sugumar, KA, 5-11, 11-6, 7-11, 11-9, 11-9; Aarna Pandey (3/4), KA, def. Gaurvi Ajmera, RJ, 11-13, 11-8, 9-11, 11-1, 11-5; Akshara Makhija, KA, def. Naina Anand (5/8), KA, 11-5, 11-4, 11-2.
U-13: Divyanshi Jain (1), RJ, def. Sanavi Tidke, KA, 11-1, 11-3, 11-2; Deepa Debiram (5/8), TN, def. Nandikasree Kalaivanan, TN, 11-9, 14-12, 11-6; Shanaya Roy (3/4), MH, def. Gargi Kadam, MH, 9-11, 11-5, 11-8, 11-2; Shanaya Parasrampuria, MH, def. Riyaa Dalal (5/8), MH, 11-6, 11-5, 11-6.
U-15: Anika Kalanki, MP, def. Aashi Shah, MH, 11-4, 11-3, 12-10; Aadya Budhia, JH, def. Diva Parasrampuria (5/8), TN, 11-7, 5-11, 12-10, 11-7; Goushika M (2), TN, def. Arnaa Dwivedi, TL, 11-3, 11-4, 14-12; Fabiha Nafees, UP, def. Gauri Jaiswal (5/8), RJ, 8-11, 11-6, 11-6, 12-10.
U-17: Aradhya Porwal (1), DL, def. Riyansika Verma, KA, 13-11, 11-7, 11-2; Saanvi Kalanki, MP, def. Kaashvi Mangal (5/8), DL, 11-4, 3-11, 4-11, 11-6, 13-11; Diva Shah (3/4), MH, def. Aarika Mishra, MH, 12-10, 11-8, 11-6; Sehar Nayar, CH, def. Aishni Pathak (5/8), MP, 11-2, 13-11, 11-4.
U-19: Anika Dubey, MH, def. Eesha Shrivastava, MH, 11-7, 11-7, 11-4; Ananya Narayanan (5/8), TN, def. Yashi Jain, RJ, 11-9, 11-6, 11-3; Rudra Singh (3/4), MH, def. Aryaa Dwivedi, TL, 11-6, 11-5, 11-6; Akanksha Gupta (5/8), MH, def. Navya Sundararajan (2), UP, 10-12, 11-4, 11-6, 11-6.
Boys:
U-11: Aryan Sk (1), KA, def. Viraaj Wadhwani, MH, 11-6, 11-6, 11-4; Agastya Uppal, DL, def. Viraj Shinde, MH, 13-11, 11-3, 11-8; Ayaan Kaushik (3/4), AS, def. Avyyanveer Luthra, DL, 11-5, 11-6, 12-10; Ved Sanganaria, WB, def. Vedant Shinde (5/8), MH, 7-11, 11-2, 9-11, 11-9, 11-8.
U-13: Abhyuday Arora (1), DL, def. Thanuj Reddy Puli, TL, 11-7, 11-7, 11-5; Prabhav Bajoria (5/8), RJ, def. Rishabh Shyam, MH, 11-9, 11-7, 11-5; Dhairya Gogia (3/4), RJ, def. Aaditya Shah, MH, 11-7, 11-9, 11-6; Amarya Bajaj, DL, def. Aaron Arambhan (5/8), MH, 11-9, 11-5, 11-5.
U-15: Shreyansh Jha (1), MH, def. Dhruv Johri, HR, 11-0, 11-7, 8-11, 11-7; Aryaman Singh (5/8), KA, def. Dhruv Bopana, TN, 10-12, 15, 13, 15-13, 11-7; Shresht Iyer (3/4), KA, def. Jagesh Chhabra, DL, 11-6, 11-9, 11-3; Harshal Rana, HR, def. Vivaan Khanna (5/8), MH, 11-7, 12-10, 13-11.
U-17: Aryaveer Dewan, DL, def. Subhash Choudhary (1), RJ, 11-9, 11-6, 11-2; Lokesh Subramani, TN, def. Raghav Vashishtha (5/8), UP, 11-2, 11-5, 11-8; Shiven Agarwal, TN, def. Darshil Parasrampuria (3/4), TN, 11-8, 11-1, 6-11, 11-9; Purav Rambhia, MH, def. Hridhaan Shah (5/8), MH, 11-9, 11-9, 4-11, 11-6.
U-19: Arihant Ks (1), TN, def. Shravin Jain, TN, 11-2, 11-8, 11-9; Aayush Verma, MH, def. Priyanshu Kumar (5/8), HR, 11-7, 3-11, 11-8, 9-11, 11-6; Gurveer Singh, DL, def. Rachit Shah (3/4), MH, 11-8, 11-1, 11-7; Yusha Nafees, UP, def. Rahul Sanjay Balakrishnan (5/8), KA, 11-2, 11-1, 11-1.
Point of View
It is clear that the future of Indian squash is bright. The remarkable performances by Akanksha Gupta and Aryaveer Dewan highlight the depth of talent emerging from our junior ranks. These athletes not only represent their states but also symbolize the growing competitiveness of squash in India, promising a thrilling future for the sport.
NationPress
31/10/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the match between Akanksha Gupta and Navya Sundararajan?
Akanksha Gupta won the match against Navya Sundararajan in the Under-19 girls quarterfinals.
What were the scores of Aryaveer Dewan's match?
Aryaveer Dewan defeated Subhash Choudhary with scores of 11-9, 11-6, 11-2.
Where was the Sub-Junior & Junior National Squash Championships held?
The championships took place at the Indian Squash Academy in Chennai.
Which categories were featured in the championships?
The championships featured categories including U-11, U-13, U-15, U-17, and U-19.
How many categories were there in total?
There were ten categories in total at the championships.
