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Ukrainian Squash Federation launches free training for children in Sport Life network

The Ukrainian Squash Federation has announced the successful development and implementation of a free training program for children. The launch of a unique project - the Kyiv Sports Children's and Youth Sports School (CYSS) - was made possible thanks to the cooperation of the FSU and the Sport Life network of clubs. Squash is not just entertainment. This game fosters discipline in children, teaches them to make decisions on the go and stimulates the development of strategic thinking. The game of squash is dynamic and intense at the same time, helping the child to develop harmoniously. It is not surprising that squash has gained such popularity in educational institutions. The game is included in the curricula of the most prestigious American universities, such as Harvard and Yale. This demonstrates the high appreciation of the effectiveness and benefits of this sport for the development of young people.

Asian Games 2023: Indians Make Winning Starts In Team Events In Squash

The Indian squash contingent began its Asian Games campaign with comfortable victories in the men's and women's team competitions respectively on Tuesday. The women's team comprising 15-year-old Anahat Singh, veteran Joshna Chinappa and Tanvi Khanna blanked Pakistan 3-0 in its opening Pool B match, while the men's side defeated Singapore and Qatar with an identical 3-0 margin. In the women's event, the first singles saw Asian Games debutant Anahat getting past Sadia Gul 11-6, 11-6, 11-3 in 16 minutes.

Asian Games, Squash: Indians Have It Easy Against Pakistan And Singapore

The Indian squash contingent began its Asian Games campaign with comfortable victories over Singapore and Pakistan, respectively, in the men's and women's team competitions on Tuesday. The women's team comprising 15-year-old Anahat Singh, veteran Joshna Chinappa and Tanvi Khanna blanked Pakistan 3-0 in its opening Pool B match. The first singles saw Asian Games debutant Anahat getting past Sadia Gul 11-6, 11-6, 11-3 in 16 minutes. Joshna, playing the first match of her sixth Asian Games, took 13 minutes to beat Noor Ul Huda Sadiq 11-2, 11-5, 11-7.

The Asian Games: Larger than the Olympics and with an array of regional and global sports

The Asian Games are an attention grabber. For starters, they involve more participants than the Summer Olympics. Organisers say more than 12,000 will be entered when the opening ceremony takes place Saturday in the eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou. This is more than the 10,500 expected for next year’s Paris Olympics.

Indian 'Super Moms' Competing At Asian Games

Returning to work after giving birth to a child is a difficult task but an increasing number of Indian athletes are now smashing stereotypes by continuing to compete. Perhaps the most well-known sporting moms in the country are legendary boxer Mary Kom and six-time Grand Slam winner Sania Mirza. Here's a look at the Indian mothers who will be competing at the Hangzhou Asian Games beginning on September 23.

Indian 'Super Moms' Competing At Asian Games

Returning to work after giving birth to a child is a difficult task but an increasing number of Indian athletes are now smashing stereotypes by continuing to compete. Perhaps the most well-known sporting moms in the country are legendary boxer Mary Kom and six-time Grand Slam winner Sania Mirza. Here's a look at the Indian mothers who will be competing at the Hangzhou Asian Games beginning on September 23.

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Joshna Chinnapa Hoping To Use Experience To Best Opponents At Asian Games

Joshna Chinnapa feels the quality of squash in the continent has improved in the past few years and the Indian is hoping to capitalise on her knowledge and experience to best her opponents at the upcoming Asian Games. The 36-year-old, who won the bronze medal in women's singles and a silver in the team event in the last edition, will be competing only in the individual competition at the Asian Games, starting in Hangzhou on September 23.

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Ukrainian Squash Federation launches free training for children in Sport Life network

Asian Games 2023: Indians Make Winning Starts In Team Events In Squash

Asian Games, Squash: Indians Have It Easy Against Pakistan And Singapore

The Asian Games: Larger than the Olympics and with an array of regional and global sports

Indian 'Super Moms' Competing At Asian Games

Indian 'Super Moms' Competing At Asian Games

IN FOCUS: Can Singapore's athletes achieve their sporting dreams via colleges in the US?

Joshna Chinnapa Hoping To Use Experience To Best Opponents At Asian Games