Archive · 22 Jul 2026
India Aims for First Gold at FISU World University Squash Championship
India is hosting the FISU World University Squash Championship in Mumbai starting August 3.
This is the first time India is hosting this event.
The Indian team, including bronze medallist Suraj Chand, aims to win its first-ever gold medal.
Suraj Chand, who also represents India in the Asian Games, feels confident but also pressured to win.
Teams from 14 other countries, including Egypt, France, and Great Britain, will participate.
India won a bronze medal in the previous edition in Johannesburg.
The championship will be held at Somaiya Vidyavihar University.
India is hosting the FISU World University Squash Championship in Mumbai starting August 3.
The Indian team aims to win its first-ever gold medal in the event.
Bronze medallist Suraj Chand expresses confidence but also feels the pressure to win.
Teams from 14 other countries, including Egypt, France, and Great Britain, will participate.
India won a bronze medal in the previous edition in Johannesburg.
- Who
- Indian squash team, including Suraj Chand
- What
- FISU World University Squash Championship
- When
- Starting August 3
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- To secure India's first-ever gold medal in the event
Home Advantage
Pressure to Perform
Home Support
Home Advantage
India has strong home support which can boost their performance.
Pressure to Perform
The pressure to win gold is high due to expectations from the home crowd.
- Event
- FISU World University Squash Championship
- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Start Date
- August 3
- Host University
- Somaiya Vidyavihar University
- Participating Countries
- 15 countries including Egypt, France, and Great Britain
- India's Previous Achievement
- Bronze medal in the previous edition in Johannesburg
- Key Player
- Suraj Chand, bronze medallist and Asian Games representative