Archive · 15 Dec 2025
India Wins First Squash World Cup
India's squash team made history by winning their first-ever Squash World Cup title.
They beat the top-seeded team from Hong Kong in the final, which was held in Chennai.
The Indian team was really strong and didn't lose any matches throughout the tournament.
Key players like Joshna Chinnappa, Abhay Singh, and Anahat Singh helped secure the win.
This is a big deal because squash will be in the Olympics for the first time in 2028.
The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, congratulated the team for making the nation proud.
The team's performance was outstanding, and they showed great skill and teamwork.
India won their first-ever Squash World Cup title, defeating top-seeded Hong Kong in the final in Chennai.
The Indian team was dominant throughout the tournament, not losing a single match.
Key players included Joshna Chinnappa, Abhay Singh, Anahat Singh, and Velavan Senthilkumar.
This win marks India's significant improvement in the Squash World Cup, with their previous best being a bronze medal in 2023.
India is the fourth nation after Australia, England, and Egypt to win the Squash World Cup title.
- Who
- Indian squash team (Joshna Chinnapa, Abhay Singh, Anahat Singh, Velavan Senthilkumar)
- What
- Won the Squash World Cup
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Chennai
- Why
- Defeated top-seeded Hong Kong in the final
Indian Team
Hong Kong Team
Team Performance
Indian Team
The Indian team was dominant throughout the tournament, not losing a single match and defeating top-seeded Hong Kong in the final.
Hong Kong Team
The Hong Kong team, despite being top-seeded, lost to India in the final.
- Winning Team
- India
- Defeated Team
- Hong Kong
- Location
- Chennai
- Date
- Sunday
- Key Players
- Joshna Chinnapa, Abhay Singh, Anahat Singh, Velavan Senthilkumar
- Significance
- Fourth nation to win the title, Olympic debut in 2028
- President's Congratulations
- President Droupadi Murmu congratulated the team for their historic victory.
- Match Details
- Joshna Chinnappa defeated Ka Yi Lee 3-1, Abhay Singh defeated Alex Lau 3-0, Anahat Singh defeated Tomato Ho 3-0
Sources
Team India makes history, beats top-seeded Hong Kong side to capture maiden Squash World Cup title
PM Modi Congratulates Team India For Historic Maiden Squash World Cup Title: 'Made The Entire Nation Proud'
'Made The Entire Nation Proud': PM Modi Congratulates Indian Squash Team On Historic Maiden World Cup Victory
PM Modi congratulates Indian squash team on World Cup win
