Joshna makes history

India’s Joshna Chinappa wrote a new chapter in the country’s squash history by making the final of the World Junior Squash Championship, now in progress in Belgium.

In her semifinal match today, Joshna ousted Egypt’s Sara Badr 9-6, 9-6, 9-2 in about 30 minutes. In the final, Joshna will play second seeded Raneem Elwe Leily who won against Tenille Swart 4-9, 6-9, 9-5, 9-7, 9-4.

The 19-year-old Joshna won all her matches in straight games. Hoshna has been preparing herself for this championship under Liz Irving. The top seeded Joshna had never lost to Sara