Anwesha Reddy

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Anwesha Reddy
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
Residence Chennai
Born (1991-09-03) 3 September 1991 (age 33)
Highest ranking86 (August 2010)
Medal record
Women's squash
Representing Flag of India.svg  India
Asian Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2010 Guangzhou Team

Anwesha Reddy (born 3 September 1991) is an Indian female squash player. [1] [2] She was a member of the Indian women's squash team which claimed bronze medal at the 2010 Asian Games though she was a non-participant during the team event.

Anwesha also represented India at the 2010 Commonwealth Games and competed in the women's singles. [3] [4] She also competed in the 2010 Women's World Team Squash Championships and achieved her career best ranking of 86 during the tournament. Anwesha Reddy has trained at the ICL-TNSRA squash academy which is situated in Chennai.

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