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…
India’s Veer Chotrani produced one of the biggest wins of his professional career, upsetting former World No.15 and second seed Mohamed ElSherbini of Egypt to reach the semifinals of The St. James Expression Open 2025, a PSA Copper-level event. The 5th seed from India triumphed 7-11, 12-10, 11-8, 5-11, 11-6 in a thrilling 70-minute contest…
India’s Rathika Suthanthira Seelan continued her impressive run on the PSA Challenger circuit, storming into the semifinals of the ALTO NSW Open 2025 with a commanding 3-0 victory over Australia’s Karen Bloom. The Chennai-born 24-year-old, seeded second in the women’s draw, needed just 22 minutes to dispatch her local opponent 11-8, 11-7, 11-4 at the…
League Sports Co (LSC) has unveiled its latest venture World Premier Squash (WPS) a groundbreaking, team-based squash league officially endorsed by World Squash and the Professional Squash Association (PSA). Set to debut in August 2026, the new league represents a major leap for the sport, combining elite-level competition with cutting-edge technology and audience-first design. WPS…
November 2025 marked a defining moment in Indian squash. For the first time in history, both the men’s and women’s singles leaders of the country Abhay Singh and Anahat Singh simultaneously reached career-high world rankings. Abhay climbed to World No. 27, while 17-year-old Anahat soared to World No. 36. Beyond personal triumphs, these milestones signify…
India’s teenage squash prodigy Anahat Singh saw her remarkable run at the Canadian Women’s Open 2025 come to an end on Wednesday night after a straight-games defeat to England’s Georgina Kennedy in the semifinals. The 17-year-old, ranked World No. 43, lost 11-5, 11-8, 12-10 in a 30-minute contest at the Brookfield Place courts in Toronto….
India’s 17-year-old squash sensation Anahat Singh will face her biggest career challenge yet when she takes on England’s Georgina Kennedy in the semifinals of the Canadian Women’s Open 2025, part of the PSA World Tour’s TAC Open series. Anahat, ranked World No. 43, has been in exceptional form this week. She stormed into the semifinals…
In what can only be described as a breakthrough week for Indian squash, 17-year-old Anahat Singh has produced back-to-back upsets at the Canadian Women’s Open 2025, storming into the semifinals after dismantling defending champion and World No.7 Tinne Gilis of Belgium in straight games 12-10, 11-9, 11-9 in just 36 minutes. The unseeded teenager from…
Indian squash prodigy Anahat Singh produced one of the finest performances of her young career, stunning World No. 20 Melissa Alves of France 3-1 (12-10, 12-10, 8-11, 11-2) to storm into the quarterfinals of the Canadian Women’s Open, a PSA Silver-level tournament. This victory marks a major milestone for the 17-year-old Delhi-based player her first-ever…
India’s top male squash player Abhay Singh produced a commendable campaign at the US Open Squash 2025 (PSA Platinum) before bowing out in the Round of 16 against Joel Makin of Wales. Playing at the Drexel University courts in Philadelphia, Abhay faced one of the sport’s most physically demanding and tactically disciplined players and while…
At 39, most professional athletes have long stepped away from the intensity of elite competition. But Joshna Chinappa isn’t most athletes. The Indian squash legend, known for her elegance, endurance, and sheer willpower, rolled back the years in Yokohama, Japan capturing the Japan Open 2025 ($15,000 PSA Challenger) and scripting one of the most inspiring…
Indian squash player Abhay Singh continued to underline his growing consistency on the PSA Tour, reaching the Round of 16 at the Silicon Valley Open 2025 (Gold event) before bowing out to France’s Victor Crouin. The 26-year-old from Chennai, currently ranked World No. 66, produced a statement performance in the opening round, defeating World No….
Indian upcoming squash star Abhay Singh delivered one of the biggest upsets of the season, defeating former World No.1 and 2016 World Champion Karim Abdel Gawad in the opening round of the prestigious QTerminals Qatar Classic, a PSA Platinum event. The 25-year-old from Chennai, currently ranked World No.35 and India’s top male player, produced a…
Indian squash is enjoying a bright moment on the PSA Tour as Anahat Singh and Akanksha Salunkhe have both stormed into the semi-finals of the NSW Bega Open Squash 2025, a PSA Copper event in Australia. Their impressive runs mean India is guaranteed two chances at making history if either player lifts the title, it…
The 2025 World Junior Squash Championships in Cairo marked a turning point for Indian squash. With a bronze medal for the men’s team, a spirited quarter-final run by the women’s team, and a breakthrough individual bronze by rising star Anahat Singh, India’s young players showcased both depth and determination on the global stage. Beyond medals,…
Signalling a new chapter for Indian squash ahead of its Olympic debut at Los Angeles 2028, HCL, in partnership with the Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI), has announced the HCL India Squash Tour 2025–26 an expanded, six-city PSA Challenger circuit with a record prize pool and broader opportunities for homegrown athletes to earn critical…
India Sweep All Golds at Asian Squash Doubles Championships 2025: Anahat, Velevan, Abhay, Joshna Shine Bright India scripted a historic clean sweep at the 2025 Asian Squash Doubles Championships in Johor, Malaysia, clinching all three gold medals on offer a feat that showcases the nation’s rising stature in the doubles format of squash. From thrilling…
India Dominate Asian Doubles Squash Championships with Three Final Berths India’s squash contingent produced a stunning display at the Asian Doubles Squash Championships, with three Indian pairs storming into their respective finals, highlighting the country’s growing prowess in doubles formats. Leading the charge are Abhay Singh, Anahat Singh, Joshna Chinappa, and Velavan Senthilkumar, all of…
The Asian Junior Team Squash Championships, held every alternate year, determine which junior squash team in Asia reigns supreme in the boys’ and girls’ categories. Organised by the Asian Squash Federation, the tournament showcases the region’s top junior talent. The 22nd edition of the Asian Junior Team Championships took place at the Hong Kong Squash…
Tamil Nadu’s Double Victory in Squash, Goa Wins Women’s Singles Gold, Maharashtra Triumphs in Team Event at Squash in National Games 2025 The squash events at the 38th National Games were held at the Rajat Jayanti Khel Parisar in Dehradun from January 30 to February 3, 2025. With 131 participants across four events, the competition…
In the world of junior squash, few names shine as brightly as Anahat Singh. The Indian prodigy has once again proven her mettle by clinching her third British Junior Open title in the Under-17 category in 2025. This victory adds another feather to her cap, following her earlier triumphs in 2019 and 2023 across different…
Anahat Singh, India’s squash prodigy and Asian Games medalist, has had an extraordinary 2024, capturing nine PSA Challenger Tour titles and establishing herself as a formidable force in the sport. Currently ranked 82 in the world, Anahat Singh is poised for even greater achievements in 2025. Adding to her accolades, she has also been nominated…
Indian Squash teams are set to participate in Hong Kong, China, as its set to host the 2024 World Squash Team Championships from December 9th to 15th. For the first time, both the men’s and women’s events will be held concurrently at the same venue. This landmark event will feature a record 195 players, divided…
Indian squash has witnessed a remarkable week of triumphs, showcasing the talent and dedication of its rising stars. Veer Chotrani, Anahat Singh, and Ramit Tandon have each made significant strides on the international stage, bringing pride to the nation. Veer Chotrani, a young prodigy from Mumbai, clinched the prestigious White Oaks Cup. Veer relocated to…
New Delhi, 5 October 2024 – The SFA Championship Delhi kicked off with an exciting first day, highlighted by the impressive performance of U-11 India No. 2 squash player, Vihaan Chandhok. The U-11 Asia no.5 player impressed everyone by reaching the semi-finals, setting the stage for a thrilling competition. Alongside squash, badminton and skating were also…
