Archive · 18 Dec 2025
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.
India won its first-ever Squash World Cup, defeating Hong Kong 3-0 in the final.
The winning team consists of Joshna Chinappa, Abhay Singh, Velavan Senthilkumar, and Anahat Singh.
This victory marks India's entry into an elite list of squash World Cup winners, alongside Australia, England, and Egypt.
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya praised the team, highlighting it as a proud moment for Indian sports.
The team received support from the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) for their preparation.
- Who
- Indian squash team (Joshna Chinappa, Abhay Singh, Velavan Senthilkumar, Anahat Singh)
- What
- Won the Squash World Cup
- When
- December 16, 2023
- Where
- Chennai, India
- Why
- Defeated top-seeded Hong Kong 3-0 in the final
- Winning Team
- Joshna Chinappa, Abhay Singh, Velavan Senthilkumar, Anahat Singh
- Final Opponent
- Hong Kong
- Victory Margin
- 3-0
- Previous Best Finish
- Bronze (2023)
- Support Scheme
- Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS)
- Upcoming Events
- Asian Games 2026, Olympics 2028