Joshna Chinappa becomes 1st Indian to win Asian Squash title

Joshna Chinappa has scripted history by becoming the first Indian to clinch the Asian Squash title with a thrilling win over compatriot Dipika Pallikal Karthik in the women’s final on 30th April. Chinappa defeated Pallikal 13-15, 12-10, 11-13, 11-4, 11-4 in the 78-minute long final. In the men’s final, Saurav Ghosal finished as the runner-up after losing to number one seed, Max Lee.