Ghosal, Chinappa are national champions

Reigning champions Saurav Ghosal and Joshna Chinappa successfully defended their singles titles in the men’s and women’s sections respectively, in the 61st national squash championship which concluded here on Friday. Top seed Ghosal posted a 11-2, 11-1, 11-7 victory over Mahesh Mangaonkar to win his record ninth national title. Chinappa too had it easy against youngster Aprarajita Balmurukan in the women’s section and won 11-8, 11-9, 11-6. Chinappa disposed off the challenge of Aparajita in just 30 minutes to win her 12th national crown.