India’s Veer Chotrani delivered one of the most spirited performances of his season at the 2026 New Zealand Open Squash, pushing World No. 6 and second seed Joel Makin to the limit before narrowly going down in a thrilling five-game Round of 16 contest in Christchurch. The World No. 45 Indian fought back from two…
The JSW Indian Open has officially announced the dates for its 2026 edition, with the PSA-recognised tournament set to take place from March 18 to 22 in Mumbai. Following the successful staging of its inaugural edition at the iconic Bombay Gymkhana last year, the tournament will move to the historic Cricket Club of India (CCI)…
There’s a sport that has been played in the shadows of cricket, football and badminton for decades in India — quietly producing world-class athletes, quietly building a following, and quietly waiting for its moment. In March 2026, that moment gets a little louder. The JSW Indian Open, scheduled from March 18 to 22 at Mumbai’s…
India’s rising squash stars Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh signed off from the prestigious Windy City Open with courageous performances in the pre-quarterfinals, marking another significant step in their rapid ascent on the PSA Platinum Tour. Competing against some of the very best in the world, both players showcased belief, skill, and temperament. While the…
Indian squash enjoyed a statement day at the Windy City Open, a PSA Platinum event, as Abhay Singh produced one of the biggest wins of his career while teenage prodigy Anahat Singh continued her meteoric rise on the global stage. Both players powered into the Round of 16 with commanding 3–1 victories, setting up blockbuster…
Indian squash has witnessed several landmark moments over the decades, but few have felt as symbolic of a new era as what Anahat Singh achieved this week. At just 17 years and 10 months, the Delhi teenager has become the youngest Asian female squash player in history to break into the PSA World Top 20,…
For the first time in its long and global history, squash will be part of the Olympic programme when the Los Angeles 2028 Games get underway. Now, the final piece of the puzzle has been put in place. World Squash has officially released the qualification pathway for LA28, defining how just 32 players 16 men…
Squash’s long wait for Olympic inclusion finally gained real substance this week with the official announcement of the qualification system for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. For the first time in its history, the fast-paced racquet sport will feature on the Olympic programme, and now the pathway for athletes to reach LA has been…
At just 17, Anahat Singh has already been tagged as the future of Indian squash. On Sunday night in Washington DC, she made it very clear that the future might already be here. The teenage sensation produced the most commanding performance of her young career to lift the Squash On Fire Open 2026 (PSA Bronze),…
Seventeen-year-old Anahat Singh produced the most significant performance of her young career at the Squash On Fire Open 2026, storming into her first-ever PSA Tour final with a fearless run that included wins over two players ranked well above her. In Washington DC, the Indian prodigy not only announced herself on the world stage, but…
Indian squash witnessed another defining moment on the global stage as teenage prodigy Anahat Singh produced a stunning comeback to defeat second seed Sana Ibrahim of Egypt and march into the semifinals of the Squash On Fire Open, a PSA Bronze Tour event being held in Washington DC. In a gripping five-game contest that lasted…
The Squash On Fire Open in Washington DC delivered a compelling day of drama for Indian squash as Veer Chotrani and Anahat Singh booked their places in the quarterfinals with impressive wins, while Velavan Senthilkumar bowed out after pushing one of the world’s best to the limit. Across the glass courts of the PSA Bronze…
Indian squash enjoyed a defining moment on the PSA Challenger circuit as Veer Chotrani produced one of the biggest win of his career, upsetting World No. 19 Baptiste Masotti of France in a gripping five-game battle to reach the quarterfinals of the Squash On Fire Open 2026 in Washington D.C. Ranked 49 in the world,…
There are defeats that fade quietly into the schedule, and then there are defeats that leave a mark because of what almost happened. Anahat Singh’s Round of 16 loss to world No. 7 Satomi Watanabe at the 2026 Tournament of Champions belonged firmly to the second category. The 17-year-old Indian came within a whisker of…
Indian squash continues to announce itself on the world stage, and on Thursday in New York, Anahat Singh delivered another statement performance. The 17-year-old Indian, ranked World No. 31, defeated Lucy Turmel of England (WR 32) in four games to advance to the Pre-Quarterfinals of the prestigious Tournament of Champions 2026, a PSA World Tour…
Indian squash enjoyed a significant moment at the Squash in the Land 2026, a PSA Silver event, as Veer Chotrani produced one of the best wins of his career to storm into the quarterfinals with a commanding straight-games victory over a higher-ranked opponent. Competing against a strong international field, Chotrani’s performances across the early rounds…
Indian squash witnessed one of its biggest results of the 2026 season as World No. 41 Ramit Tandon stunned World No. 17 and third seed Mohamed Abouelghar of Egypt to storm into the quarterfinals of the DR21 Motor City Open, a PSA Silver event being held at the Birmingham Athletic Club in Detroit. Tandon’s composed…
The 2026 British Junior Open (BJO) in Birmingham was never going to be an ordinary tournament. Marking the centenary edition of one of junior squash’s most prestigious events, it brought together over 750 players from across the globe, showcasing how the sport has evolved from an elite British school competition into a truly global, professionalized…
Indian squash continues its remarkable ascent on the global junior stage, and once again, Anahat Singh stands at the heart of it. The teenage prodigy from India booked her place in the Girls’ Under-19 final of the prestigious British Junior Open 2026, delivering a composed and commanding 3–0 win over Egypt’s Malika Elkarasky in the…
Amid Egypt’s continuing dominance, India has emerged as one of the most compelling challengers, led by the composed brilliance of Anahat Singh and the growing resilience of Aryaveer Dewan. The 100th edition of the British Junior Open (BJO) in Birmingham has reaffirmed its reputation as the most definitive proving ground in world junior squash. Celebrating…
Indian squash has enjoyed moments of individual brilliance before, but 2025 will be remembered as the year the sport finally acquired collective authority on the global stage. It was not just about medals or rankings; it was about India proving, consistently and convincingly, that it belongs in the same competitive breath as the traditional powerhouses…
At just 17, Anahat Singh’s rise into the upper echelons of world squash marks one of the most significant moments in the sport’s history in India. Singh’s 2025 season was not merely about results it represented a shift in how Indian squash is structured, supported, and executed at the elite level. In a sport long…
Experience and pedigree prevailed at the historic Cricket Club of India (CCI) courts on Sunday as top seeds Joshna Chinappa and Veer Chotrani clinched the women’s and men’s singles titles respectively at the 80th CCI Western India Squash Tournament, one of the most prestigious events on the domestic squash calendar. For Chinappa, the victory carried…
The 80th CCI Western India Squash Tournament, scheduled from December 17 to 21, 2025, arrives at a uniquely significant moment for Indian squash. As the country’s oldest and longest-running squash competition, first held in 1943, the event at the Cricket Club of India (CCI) in Mumbai stands as a symbol of continuity and legacy. Yet,…
Indian squash reached its greatest-ever milestone on Sunday as the national team was crowned WSF Squash World Cup champions, defeating top seeds Hong Kong 3–0 in a commanding final at Chennai’s Express Avenue Mall. In front of a packed and passionate home crowd, India delivered a performance that combined experience, composure, and youthful fearlessness to…
Indian squash entered a new chapter on home soil as Team India reached the final of the Squash World Cup for the first time, producing a series of commanding performances that underlined the country’s growing stature in the sport. Competing in Chennai, the Indian mixed team swept aside a depleted but traditionally dominant Egyptian side…
Hosts India closed their Pool B campaign in emphatic fashion, completing a commanding 4–0 win over Brazil in their final league match of the SDAT Squash World Cup on Thursday. Having already secured their passage to the quarterfinals, the Indians delivered another clinical team performance, underlining the depth and balance across their squad. They will…
India delivered a statement performance at the SDAT Squash World Cup, registering a commanding 4–0 victory over Switzerland in a Group B encounter that underlined the team’s depth, balance, and growing authority on the world stage. With convincing wins across all four matches, the Indian squad showcased a seamless blend of youth and experience, leaving…
An opportunity beckons India yet again to clinch the Squash World Cup in front of their home crowd. For the third year in a row, Chennai is all set to host the 2025 Squash World Cup. Apart from the Indian Squash & Triathlon Academy, a few matches will be played on an iconic setting wherein…
Indian men’s squash continued its upward surge as Velavan Senthilkumar captured his 10th PSA Tour title, overcoming Egypt’s Adam Hawal in the final of the PSA Challenger 4th Indian Tour in Chennai. Playing in front of a supportive home crowd, the top-seeded Indian delivered a composed and authoritative performance, winning the final 11-7, 11-9, 9-11,…
Indian squash’s newest standard-bearer Anahat Singh added yet another milestone to her rapidly growing career, clinching the HCL Squash Indian Tour 4 (PSA Challenger 15K) title in Chennai. The 17-year-old edged out India’s squash icon Joshna Chinappa in a gripping five-game final to secure her 14th PSA title and complete back-to-back tournament wins, underlining her…
The HCL Squash Indian Tour 4 PSA Challenger 15K has turned into a statement tournament for Indian squash, with four home players advancing to the semifinals, marking one of the strongest collective performances by the national contingent at this level. Coming just days before the SDAT Squash World Cup, the results offer both momentum and…
The Daily College SRFI Indian Open 2025 wrapped up in Indore on November 22, bringing five days of high-quality squash to a vibrant and appreciative crowd. The bronze-level PSA event delivered contrasting storylines for Indian squash a thrilling all-Indian women’s final headlined by rising star Anahat Singh and veteran Joshna Chinappa, and a disappointing run…
Chennai is set to welcome the world’s top squash nations as the SDAT Squash World Cup 2025 returns from December 9 to 14, with the official pools and fixtures now revealed. Organised by the World Squash Federation, Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI), and the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT), this year’s World…
Indian squash continues to discover new peaks, and at the centre of this rise stands 17-year-old Anahat Singh poised, fearless, and rapidly becoming the face of the country’s women’s game. On a gripping evening in Indore, Anahat captured her 13th professional title, defeating Indian veteran and former national champion Joshna Chinappa in a pulsating five-game…
The Daly College SRFI Indian Open 2025 final in Indore brings Indian squash to a symbolic turning point on Saturday evening. At 6:30 pm, India’s teenage sensation Anahat Singh and the country’s most decorated player Joshna Chinappa will contest the women’s singles title on the all-glass court set against the historic façade of Daly College….
Indian squash witnessed a moment of pure sporting theatre in Indore, as 39-year-old Joshna Chinappa rolled back the years to enter the final of the SRFI Indian Open PSA Challenger 15K, ensuring an all-Indian summit clash against teenage prodigy Anahat Singh. The former Asian Champion delivered a composed, clinical, and deeply inspiring performance to defeat…
Indian squash continues to find its spark in a new generation of fearless, attacking talent and at the forefront of this wave stands Anahat Singh, just 17 years old and already rewriting expectations. At the SRFI India Open Squash Challenger 15K, held this week, Anahat produced one of her most determined performances of the season,…
The Daly College SRFI Indian Open Squash 2025 witnessed one of its most dramatic evenings of squash on Thursday, with a stunning upset in the men’s draw and composed, clinical performances keeping India’s hopes alive in the women’s event. While 17-year-old Anahat Singh and veteran Joshna Chinappa powered into the semifinals with commanding straight-game victories,…
The women’s draw at the Daly College SRFI Indian Open delivered a day of high-quality squash, strong performances from India’s top contenders, and a few spirited challenges that pushed seeded players to elevate their game. With three Indian women advancing to the quarterfinals including veteran star Joshna Chinappa, top seed Anahat Singh, and national No.2…
The Daly College SRFI Indian Open produced a dramatic second day of action in Indore, particularly in the men’s draw where India experienced a blend of spectacular highs and tough exits. The standout moment came from India’s No.3 Velavan Senthilkumar, who delivered one of the biggest wins of his career by knocking out No.6 seed…
A few students at the Harrow School in Middlesex first played squash nearly 200 years ago. The sport will now make its Olympic debut at the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. Managed by World Squash, the sport has seen professional athletes from over 60 countries compete at the highest international fixtures of the PSA Squash…
The opening round of the Women’s draw at the Daly College SRFI Indian Open 2025 produced a fascinating mix of hard-fought marathons, dominant displays, and an early glimpse of rising Indian talent. With matches spread across the traditional courts at Indore’s historic Daly College, the atmosphere matched the intensity on court, as local players began…
The opening round of the Daly College SRFI Indian Open 2025, a PSA World Tour Bronze event, delivered a memorable day for Indian squash as Veer Chotrani, Velavan Senthilkumar, and wildcard Suraj Kumar Chand produced confident and in one case, historic performances to advance to the Round of 16. With the temporary glass court set…
India’s tryst with squash began during the British Raj. The sport was popular among the upper class and was played heavily within the army facilities. In the late 1950s, Major K.S. Jain’s six consecutive wins in the National Squash Championships earned him the honor of being the first squash player to receive the Arjuna Award…
As Chennai prepares to host the SDAT Squash World Cup for the second straight edition from December 9–14, the Indian squad enters the tournament with its most balanced and strategically built team in recent years. The World Cup’s return to the Express Avenue Mall, where an all-glass show court will draw thousands of fans through…
Rathika Suthanthira Seelan’s march into the final of the Bondi Open 2025 marks a significant step in her emerging career on the PSA World Tour. The 24-year-old from Chennai, seeded No. 1 at this PSA Challenger 3 event in Sydney, has showcased the momentum, consistency and tactical maturity that now define her rise toward the…
India’s teenage squash sensation Anahat Singh continued to underline her growing stature on the professional circuit, advancing to the Round of 16 at the China Open 2025, a PSA Gold-level event, before bowing out to Egypt’s No.8 seed Sana Ibrahim. Playing at the Diamond Squash Center in Shanghai, the 15-year-old from Delhi began her campaign…
Indian squash received another boost this week as Veer Chotrani delivered one of the finest campaigns of his PSA career, finishing runners-up at the St. James Expression Open 2025 in Virginia, USA. The 23-year-old, ranked World No. 51, put together a composed, disciplined and high-quality run at this PSA Copper event, ultimately falling in the…
India’s rising squash star Veer Chotrani produced one of the most commanding performances of his PSA career as he marched into the final of The St. James Expression Open 2025, a PSA Copper event in the United States. The world No. 51 defeated USA’s world No. 32 Timothy Brownell in straight games 11-8, 11-8, 11-4…
