Paddler Joshna loses at nat’ls

new delhi: Little-known Akanksha Salunkhe of Goa stunned the double World Championships gold medallist Joshna Chinappa en route to making the women’s final of the 81st Squash Nationals, here on Wednesday.

With a 11-5, 13-11, 7-11, 12-10 win, Akanksha also secured her place in the Indian team for the 2025 Squash World Cup in December along with Abhay Singh.