In a display of sheer dominance, young squash sensation Divyanshi Jain from Jaipur has secured the Under-13 girls' championship at the prestigious Scottish Open Squash tournament in Edinburgh. The 12-year-old prodigy clinched her second international title within a month, solidifying her status as one of India's most promising sporting talents.
A Flawless Victory on Scottish Soil
The title clash on Tuesday saw Divyanshi face fellow Indian player Shanaya Parasrampuria. Demonstrating remarkable skill and composure, the Jaipur athlete sealed the victory in straight sets with a commanding scoreline of 11-5, 11-9, 11-5. This win comes hot on the heels of her triumph at the Kuala Lumpur Open earlier this month, making it a remarkable double for the young champion.
An Unbeaten Path to the Crown
As the tournament's top seed, Divyanshi lived up to her billing perfectly. She did not lose a single set throughout the entire competition, a testament to her superior technique and mental fortitude. Her campaign began with a decisive win over Scotland's Jessica Craig (11-3, 11-5, 11-2) in the first round.
She continued her dominant run by sidelining England's Sarah Ibrahim (11-1, 11-3, 11-6) in the second round and Qatar's Joy Makaryus (11-3, 11-2, 11-4) in the third. The semi-final was a particularly one-sided affair, where she overpowered Scotland's Tallinn Bedair with an astonishing score of 11-0, 11-2, 11-0 to book her place in the final.
Recognition from the Academy
Surbhi Misra, director of the Rajasthan Squash Academy at Jaipur's Sawai Mansingh Stadium, praised Divyanshi's achievement. She highlighted that Divyanshi, who is the country's number one player in the U-13 category, was given the top seeding for the tournament and proved it right with her impeccable performance. This victory not only brings glory to Jaipur but also shines a spotlight on the growing talent pool in Indian squash.
Divyanshi Jain's back-to-back international wins signal the arrival of a formidable new force in global junior squash. Her disciplined gameplay and unwavering focus suggest a very bright future ahead, as she continues to make her city and country proud on the world stage.
