Joshna chinappa biography of william
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Joshna Chinappa becomes first Indian to win Asian Squash title
Joshna Chinappa 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, in Chennai.
In the men's final, however, Saurav Ghosal went down fighting against No.1 seed Max Lee to finish second.
In a clash between two players who train together at the Indian Squash Academy, Chinappa held off a fighting Pallikal 13-15, 12-10, 11-13, 11-4, 11-4 in 78 minutes to win her biggest title yet.
The first game saw the two Indians go toe-to-toe as they mixed aggression with strong defence. Pallikal squeezed out the opener as her rival faltered at the end.
The second game was another long one and went to the extra points again as neither gave away an inch. However, in a reversal of fortunes, Chinappa saved a game point to level the match.
The third game was another close affair as the Indians sought to forge ahead. It was an even contest throughout as both the players had to work hard to win every point. Pallikal saved two game points to take a crucial lead.
Chinappa, however, wasn't shaken after falling behind and came out all guns blazing to ran away with the fourth game as Pallikal made too many errors for her own com
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Ten years on, Joshna Chinappa says she's getting better
"Well, (the results) are coming not just because I worked hard only this season. It has a lot do with my routine over the past three or four years, ever since I returned from injury (in 2011). I look after myself a lot better than I used to," she said reflecting on her rise in rankings.
Much has been written about her career-threatening knee injury in 2011 and she says that phase was a landmark in her decade-old professional career."I can never forget to be honest. I didn't know whether I would be holding the racquet again even after I had my knee operated. Now looking back, I feel I learnt so much. I am fitter than ever and spend more time in the gym than anywhere else."
Last week, she climbed four positions to world No 13 to jump Dipika Pallikal(currently 16th) in the rankings to be the top ranked Indian on tour. The highlight of the season was the 37-minute win over world No. 1 Raneem El Welilyat the Qatar Classic, a PSA World Seriesevent, last month. So, did she expect to out
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I have already moved on: Joshna Chinappa
With the Inhabitant Gamesround representation corner, she isn't sport for a break to the present time.
After attendant return cut into the blurb, Joshna took time withdraw on Wed for a freewheeling colloquy with TOI.
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How would you sum total up your CWG get out of your system and attest different attempt this double from equilibrium of your other ones?
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