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Joshna Chinappa earns record seventh Asian Games berth

Joshna Chinappa earns record seventh Asian Games berth

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India has finalised its squash squad for the 2026 Asian Games following the conclusion of selection trials in Chennai, with a blend of experienced campaigners and emerging talent set to represent the country in Aichi-Nagoya. The squash competition at the Asian Games will be held from September 19 to October 4, 2026, featuring five medal events: men’s singles, women’s singles, men’s team, women’s team, and mixed doubles. Among the notable selections is veteran Joshna Chinappa, who will make her seventh consecutive Asian Games appearance. The experienced Indian star earned her place after topping her group during the selection trials. India’s highest-ranked players secured direct qualification based on their world rankings. Abhay Singh and Veer Chotrani booked their spots in the men’s squad after remaining inside the world’s top 50, while teenage sensation Anahat Singh earned automatic qualification in the women’s category through the same criterion. The remaining positions were decided through the recently concluded trials in Chennai. Velavan Senthilkumar and Suraj Chand emerged as group winners to complete the men’s lineup alongside Abhay and Veer. …

Veer Chotrani falls short of world no.1 Asal

Veer Chotrani falls short of world no.1 Asal

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Veer Chotrani bowed out in the second round of the 2026 PSA Squash World Championships, losing to World No. 1 Mostafa Asal in Giza, Egypt, on Sunday. Veer was India’s last man standing at the tournament, but he couldn’t offer much resistance to the defending champion, conceding a straight-game defeat, 5-11, 2-11, 4-11. The home favourite showed his class and outpowered Veer, who could only score 11 points from the three games and exited in the Round of 32. This will be Veer’s back-to-back second-round exit at the World Championships, following his defeat last year to then world no.1 Ali Farag. Earlier in the competition, Veer had upset his fellow compatriot and the India no.1 Abhay Singh in a marathon hour-long match on Friday. The other two Indians in the fray, Ramit Tandon and Velavan Senthilkumar, have also faced an early exit in the first round on Saturday. This also marked India’s third consecutive second-round exit at this event, with Sourav Ghosal being the last Indian to reach the round of 16 in 2023. The …

Ramit Tandon, Velavan suffer first-round exits

Ramit Tandon, Velavan suffer first-round exits

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India’s campaign at the World Squash Championships 2026 in Giza was reduced to a single player on Saturday after Velavan Senthilkumar and Ramit Tandon suffered opening-round defeats. With the two exits, Veer Chotrani remains the only Indian left in the tournament following his upset win over compatriot Abhay Singh earlier this week. World No. 50 Velavan was outclassed by France’s sixth seed and world No. 5 Victor Crouin in straight games, losing 11-8, 11-8, 11-3 at the Palm Hills Club and PGC Golf Central Mall. The defeat marked Velavan’s third loss against Crouin in as many meetings on the PSA circuit. The Frenchman, a two-time World Games champion, controlled the rallies throughout and never allowed the Indian to build momentum. Chotrani now carries India’s hopes Meanwhile, world No. 40 Ramit Tandon lost 3-1 against Egypt’s Kareem El Torkey in their first-ever meeting on tour. Tandon lost 11-6, 7-11, 11-6, 11-0 as the Egyptian finished strongly to close out the contest. The two winners, Crouin and El Torkey, will now face each other in the second …

Veer Chotrani stuns India No. 1 Abhay Singh

Veer Chotrani stuns India No. 1 Abhay Singh

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India’s Veer Chotrani defeated compatriot Abhay Singh in the men’s Round of 64 at the PSA World Championships in Giza on Friday. Chotrani, ranked World No. 43, beat World No. 22 Abhay 14-12, 8-11, 5-11, 11-7, 11-2 to advance to the Round of 32, while Abhay exited the tournament in the opening round. The opening game set the tone for a tightly fought encounter, with both players exchanging points throughout. The opening game saw multiple game points, but Chotrani managed to take the lead at the crucial moment and won the round 14-12. Abhay responded strongly in the second game. Although it was closely fought, with both players repeatedly drawing level on points. However, towards the end of the round, Chotrani lost momentum, and Abhay took advantage to win the game 11-8 and level the match. The third game saw Abhay completely dominate proceedings. He attacked aggressively, controlled the rallies and raced through the game 11-5 to move one game away from victory. At that stage, momentum appeared firmly in Abhay’s favour. However, Chotrani responded …

Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh win Indian Open Squash 2026 titles

Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh win Indian Open Squash 2026 titles

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India’s Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh emerged champions at the Indian Open Squash 2026, clinching the women’s and men’s singles titles respectively with commanding performances in the finals. Anahat Singh secured the women’s title with a 3-1 win over Egypt’s Hana Moataz. She took control early, winning the first two games 11-5 and 11-6 before Moataz fought back to claim the third 11-9. Anahat responded strongly, closing out the match 11-6 in the fourth game to seal the title. The victory marks another significant milestone for the young Indian, who continues to build momentum on the international circuit with consistent performances. Abhay Singh dominates all-Indian men’s final In the men’s final, Abhay Singh delivered a composed display to defeat compatriot Veer Chotrani in straight games. He won 11-9, 11-8, 11-4 to secure the title in an all-Indian clash. Abhay maintained control throughout the contest, gradually asserting dominance as the match progressed, particularly in the third game where he closed out comfortably. The results underline a strong showing for Indian squash at the home tournament, with …

Teen squash sensation Anahat Singh storms into Indian Open final: ‘We genuinely don’t believe this is her ceiling’ | Sport-others News

Teen squash sensation Anahat Singh storms into Indian Open final: ‘We genuinely don’t believe this is her ceiling’ | Sport-others News

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3 min readMumbaiMar 22, 2026 12:11 AM IST Anahat Singh produced a composed performance to defeat Tanvi Khanna and book her place in the final of the Indian Open, where she will take on Egypt’s Hana Moataz. The men’s title clash, meanwhile, will be an all-Indian affair, with Asian Games gold medallist Abhay Singh taking on Veer Chotrani. Anahat faced moments of anxiety when she dropped a game and trailed in the third game against her compatriot. However, she recovered to beat Tanvi 11-6, 9-11, 11-8, 11-2 in 34 minutes to enter Sunday’s final. Anahat has been on a steady rise over the past few months, building momentum with consistent performances on the junior and senior circuits. Saurav Ghosal, the former India number 1 who has spoken highly of Anahat’s ‘near-complete game’, hailed her improved shot selection, court coverage, and growing composure under pressure. “We genuinely don’t believe that this is the ceiling. I think there’s a lot more to go,” Ghosal said. Anahat has shown some of these traits at this year’s Indian Open. …

Veer Chotrani stuns India No. 1 Abhay Singh

Veer Chotrani sets up all-Indian final with Abhay Singh

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India are guaranteed a men’s title at the Indian Open Squash 2026 after Veer Chotrani and Abhay Singh advanced to the final with convincing semi-final victories. World No. 46 Veer Chotrani secured his place in the final with a 3-1 win over Sanjay Jeeva. After dropping a game, Chotrani regained control to close out the match and confirm his spot in the title clash. Abhay Singh joined him in the final after defeating Malaysia’s Ameeshenraj Chandaran by the same 3-1 margin. Singh delivered a composed performance against the higher-ranked opponent to ensure an all-Indian final in the men’s draw. Anahat Singh enters women’s final In the women’s event, Anahat Singh also progressed to the final following a 3-1 victory over Tanvi Khanna in an all-Indian semi-final. Anahat maintained control through most of the match, overcoming a brief challenge to secure her place in the championship round. She will now face second seed Egyptian player Hana Moataz tomorrow. The stage is now set for a high-profile men’s final between Chotrani and Abhay Singh, while Anahat Singh …

Rising squash star Veer Chotrani’s inspiration is father Manish, a former national champion | Sport-others News

Rising squash star Veer Chotrani’s inspiration is father Manish, a former national champion | Sport-others News

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3 min readMar 20, 2026 10:59 PM IST All the technology in the world now and the internet teeming with squash videos. But Veer Chotrani can’t stop looking for that one video that shows his father Manish Chotrani becoming India’s national champion 25 years ago. Conversations over the years have helped him tease out strands of what his father’s game might’ve been like at its peak in Mumbai. The youngster, who made the semifinals of the JSW Indian Open on Friday beating Egyptian Mohamed Sharaf 11-9, 11-8, 11-2, however takes the legacy forward. “I never watched him at his peak. I try to find videos but just can’t. But the game has changed a lot,” he says. “It’s more physical and explosive. My dad played with wooden racquets that used to be heavier, now lighter ones can generate more power,” he adds. The Tour runs deeper, so there’s more players at a very high level in Top 50, and the sport is in Olympics. But he remembers being around a squash court for as long …

Anahat sets up semifinal with Tanvi

Anahat sets up semifinal with Tanvi

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Anahat Singh registered a comfortable victory win in the women’s singles quarter-finals to set up an all-India semi-final clash against Tanvi Khanna at the 2026 Indian Open PSA Copper event on Friday. Up against Sehveetrraa Kumar of Malaysia in the quarter-finals, Anahat registered a straightforward 11-2, 11-6, 11-4 win in straight games to enter the final four. The top seeded Anahat is expected to start as the favourite in the semi-finals against Khanna, who beat the fourth seeded Ainaa Amani of Malaysia 11-6, 7-11, 11-5, 11-8 earlier in the day. Meanwhile, veteran Joshna Chinappa was ousted in the women’s singles quarter-finals after falling to a 8-11, 11-8, 6-11, 1-11 loss at the hands of 19-year-old Nadien Elhammamy of Egypt. Elsewhere in men’s singles, both the Indians in contention – Abhay Singh and Veer Chotrani – won their respective matches to advance to the semi-finals. #News | Abhay Singh advances to semi-finals of Indian Open 2026👏 Earlier, Anahat Singh, Veer Chotrani, and Tanvi Khanna had also won their respective quarter-final matches, making it 4 Indians in …

World Squash Championships: Indian challenge ends in second round | Sport-others News

World Squash Championships: Indian challenge ends in second round | Sport-others News

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India’s campaign ended in the ongoing PSA World Squash Championships on Sunday as all four Indian players lost their respective matches in the second round of the tournament. In the women’s section, India’s lone representative Anahat Singh lost 1-3 to Fayrouz Aboelkheir of Egypt. After losing the first game 7-11, Anahat came back strongly and won the second game 11-8 and leveled the tie 1-1. However, Fayrouz was unstoppable in the last two games winning 4-11 and 3-11 cutting short Anahat’s debut at the World Championships. Story continues below this ad Earlier in the first round, Anahat defeated Marina Stefanoni of USA in a thrilling encounter. After losing the first game 10-12, she came back to win the second game 11-9, lost the third game 6-11, and then clinched the final two games 11-6, 11-6, securing a 3-2 victory. World number 63 Anahat booked her berth for the championship last month at the Asian Qualifying tournament becoming only the second player to qualify for women’s singles after Joshna Chinappa in the past six years. Result: …