Archive · 18 Dec 2025

India Wins Maiden Squash World Cup

India Wins Maiden Squash World Cup

The Indian squash team won the World Cup for the first time ever.

They beat Hong Kong 3-0 in the final, which was held in Chennai.

The team members are Joshna Chinappa, Abhay Singh, Velavan Senthilkumar, and Anahat Singh.

They didn't lose any match in the entire tournament.

The Sports Minister, Mansukh Mandaviya, praised the team and said it's a proud moment for Indian sports.

The team got support from the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) to prepare for the tournament.

They are now looking forward to the Asian Games in 2026 and the Olympics in 2028.

The young player Anahat Singh thanked the Chennai crowd for their support.

Joshna Chinappa, who is 39 years old, hopes to stay in good shape and qualify for the Asian Games in Japan next year.

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