{
  "id": 5708339,
  "title": "Anshika Kumari Dominates U-11 Final As Young Champions Shine At Maharashtra State Squash Open",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/anshika-kumari-dominates-u-11-final-as-young-champions-shine-at",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-05T03:24:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/anshika-kumari-dominates-u-11-final-as-young-champions-shine-at-maharashtra-state-squash-open"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai witnessed a thrilling squash tournament, the 49th Bombay Gymkhana Maharashtra State Open Squash Tournament 2026, where young talents shone brightly. In the Girls U-11 final, Anshika Kumari displayed exceptional skill and determination, overpowering Avni Nandal with a score of 11-5, 11-5, 14-12. Although Avni put up a valiant effort in the final game, Anshika remained in command. Tragically, Jagesh Chhabra was forced to retire in the Boys U-17 final due to injury, leaving Shresht Iyer to claim victory with a score of 11-7, 11-3. Only four finals extended to four games, with Vedant Shinde edging out Viraqj Shinde in the Boys U-11, Zeyn Ali defeating Nirvaan Parikh in the Boys U-13, and Divyanshi Jain surpassing Aashi Shah in the Girls U-15. The Girls U-13 final saw Riyaa Dalal triumph over Akshara Makhija, while Amarya Bajaj claimed the Boys U-13 title by defeating Nirvaan Parikh. In the Girls U-15 final, Divyanshi Jain outplayed Aashi Shah, and Amarya Bajaj secured the Boys U-15 championship by defeating Akshat Singhal.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: In a one-sided final, Anshika Kumari playing with determination and purpose outclassed Avni Nandal 11-5, 11-5, 14-12 in the Girls U-11 final of the 49th Bombay Gymkhana Maharashtra State Open Squash Tournament 2026, played at the Bombay Gymkhana courts on Friday. The first two games saw Anshika in total control although Avni did try hard in the final game and ran Anshika close. In an…",
  "key_points": [
    "Anshika Kumari wins Girls U-11 final 11-5, 11-5, 14-12",
    "Jagesh Chhabra retires due to injury in Boys U-17",
    "Divyanshi Jain beats Aashi Shah in Girls U-15 final"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Anshika Kumari's dominant win in the Girls U-11 final showcases the exceptional skill of young players at the Maharashtra State Squash Open, highlighting a strong future for the sport.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}