India clinches historic first Squash World Cup gold; PM Modi congratulates

India defeated top seeds Hong Kong 3-0 in the final at Chennai, becoming the first Asian team to win the mixed team Squash World Cup.

India scripted history by winning the Squash World Cup gold medal for the first time, delivering a dominant 3-0 victory over top seeds Hong Kong in the final held at Express Avenue Mall, Chennai. The landmark win marked India’s best-ever finish in the mixed team tournament and made it the first Asian nation to claim the title.

The final was played in an unusual yet electrifying setting inside a commercial mall, drawing a large and energetic crowd. For veteran squash player Joshna Chinappa, who has been a professional for over 20 years, the atmosphere was unlike anything she had experienced before. The home support added to the significance of the moment as India lifted the trophy.

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The four-member Indian team consisted of former women’s world top-10 player Joshna Chinappa (currently ranked 79), world No.28 Anahat Singh, men’s world No.29 Abhay Singh, and world No.45 Velavan Senthilkumar. Together, they surpassed India’s previous bronze-medal finish in 2023 and went a step further than any Indian team in the tournament’s first four editions.

Congratulations to the Indian Squash Team for creating history and winning their first-ever World Cup title at SDAT Squash World Cup 2025!

Joshna Chinnappa, Abhay Singh, Velavan Senthil Kumar and Anahat Singh have displayed tremendous dedication and determination. Their success… pic.twitter.com/hJNF3mPSXt

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 15, 2025

In the final, Joshna Chinappa set the tone, defeating world No.37 Ka Yi Lee in four games, 3–1 (7–3, 2–7, 7–5, 7–1). Abhay Singh, who has enjoyed a strong season on the PSA Tour, followed with a convincing 3–0 (7–1, 7–4, 7–4) win over Alex Lau. Teenager Anahat Singh, just 17 years old, sealed the title with a composed 3–0 (7–2, 7–2, 7–5) victory against Tomato Ho.

The tournament featured 12 teams and was played in a shorter and faster format, demanding consistency and sharp execution. India remained dominant throughout the event and also registered a notable semi-final win over squash powerhouse Egypt, though Egypt competed without their top players.

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While the format differed from traditional events, the victory is being seen as a major boost for Indian squash, especially with the sport set to make its Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. The triumph is expected to strengthen confidence among younger players like Anahat and Abhay and provide fresh momentum to Indian squash on the global stage.