Maharashtra\u2019s 29-year-old Mahesh Mangaonkar will be the top-seeded player in the men's section of the event while the 15-year-old Anahat Singh of Delhi will be the top seed in the women's section of the tournament that will end on September 6.<\/p>
The Mumbai-based Mangaonkar is followed by compatriot Rahul Baitha, the second seed, while Services Sandeep Jangra and Suraj Chand also from Maharashtra are the joint third-fourth seeds in the 64-player draw.<\/p>
In the 16-player women\u2019s competition, teenager Anahat is followed by Maharashtra\u2019s second seed Janet Vidhi while Anjali Semwal, also from Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu\u2019s Rathika Suthanthira Seelan are the joint third-fourth seeds.<\/p>
Bombay Gymkhana is organising this tournament under the aegis of the Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI) and Maharashtra Squash Rackets Association (MSRA).<\/p>
The Maharashtra State Open Squash Tournament is one of India\u2019s oldest and premier events in the calendar. A total of 530 players will be seen in action during this tournament, which will consist of 19 events.<\/p>
Besides the men\u2019s and women\u2019s sections, competition will also be conducted for boys and girls in the U-9, U-11, U-13, U-15, U-17 and U-19 categories. In addition, the masters competition will consist of events for men over 35, over 45, over 55, over 65 and a pro-coach event.<\/p>
The seedings:<\/p>
Men: 1. Mahesh Mangaonkar (MH), 2. Rahul Baitha (MH), 3\/4: Suraj Chand (MH), Sandeep Jangra (SR), 5\/8: Adarsh Banodha (MP), Om Semwal (MH), Kanhav Nanavati (TN), Avinash Sahani (MH).<\/p>
Women: 1. Anahat Singh (DL), 2. Janet Vidhi (MH), 3\/4: Rathika Suthanthira Seelan (TN), Anjali Semwal (MH), 5\/8: Sunita Patel (MH), Mahak Talati (MP), Bijali Darvada (MH), Nirupama Dubey (MH).<\/p>", "image": "https:\/\/img.cricketnmore.com\/uploads\/2023\/09\/anahat-singh-mangaonkar-get-top-billing-for-46th-maharashtra-state-open-squash.jpg", "alt_img": "Anahat Singh, Mangaonkar get top billing for 46th Maharashtra State Open Squash", "alt_title": "Anahat Singh, Mangaonkar get top billing for 46th Maharashtra State Open Squash ", "image1": null, "video": null, "seo_title": "Anahat Singh, Mangaonkar Get Top Billing For 46th Maharashtra State Open Squash On Cricketnmore", "seo_desc": "Anahat Singh, Mangaonkar Get Top Billing For 46th Maharashtra State Open Squash, Asian Junior Champion Anahat Singh: Asian Junior Champion Anahat Singh will lead the charge in the women's section of the.", "seo_keywords": "Asian Junior Champion Anahat Singh, Maharashtra State Open Squash Tournament, Bombay Gymkhana, Mahesh Mangaonkar, Anahat Singh, The Mumbai, Rahul Baitha, Services Sandeep Jangra, Suraj Chand, Janet Vidhi, Anjali Semwal, Tamil Nadu, Rathika Suthanthira", "tag": "", "tagging": " Bombay Gymkhana, Mahesh Mangaonkar, Anahat Singh, The Mumbai, Rahul Baitha, Services Sandeep Jangra, Suraj Chand, Janet Vidhi, Anjali Semwal, Tamil Nadu, Rathika Suthanthira", "status": "1", "img_rpt": "0", "google": "1", "standout": "0", "edapps": "0", "pulse": "0", "no_index": "0", "feed": "0", "fixture": null, "slug": "anahat-singh-mangaonkar-get-top-billing-for-46th-maharashtra-state-open-squash", "user_id": "0", "read_count": "0", "ians_date": null, "ians_time": null, "server_time": null, "trash": "0", "view_count": "590", "page_break": "0", "instant_articles": "1", "auto_link": "0", "created": "2023-09-01 19:30:03", "updated": "2023-09-01 19:30:03", "img_from": "Image Source: IANS", "img_source": null, "schedule_publish": null, "news_keywords": "Asian Junior Champion Anahat Singh, Maharashtra State Open Squash Tournament, Bombay Gymkhana, Mahesh Mangaonkar, Anahat Singh, The Mumbai, Rahul Baitha, Services Sandeep Jangra, Suraj Chand, Janet Vidhi, Anjali Semwal, Tamil Nadu, Rathika Suthanthira", "livescore_text": null, "livescore_link": null, "btn_text": null, "resend_feed": "1", "google_feed": "1", "read_more": "0", "posted_by": "23", "jio_date": "2023-09-01 19:30:03", "scheduled": "0", "news_now": "0", "breaking_news": "0", "google_date": null, "featured": "0", "sports_name": "others", "cnmid": "786110", "link": "https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/sports-news\/anahat-singh-mangaonkar-get-top-billing-for-46th-maharashtra-state-open-squash-8158" }