India, Dec 15 : Chennai witnessed a historic moment for Indian squash on Sunday as the national team clinched their first ever Squash World Cup title, defeating top seeded Hong Kong 3-0 in the final. This remarkable achievement underscores India’s rapid rise in the sport, improving from a bronze finish in the 2023 edition to champions in 2025.
India dominated the tournament from the start, not dropping a single match en route to the trophy. The team began the group stage with comprehensive 4-0 wins over Switzerland and Brazil, followed by a 3-0 quarterfinal victory against South Africa and a stunning 3-0 semifinal win over two-time defending champions Egypt.
In the final, veteran Joshna Chinnappa set the tone with a 3-1 win over world No. 37 Lee Ka Yi (7-3, 2-7, 7-5, 7-1) in the women’s singles. India’s top-ranked men’s singles player, Abhay Singh, world No. 29, doubled the lead with a commanding 3-0 victory over Alex Lau (7-1, 7-4, 7-4) in just 19 minutes. The 17 year old prodigy Anahat Singh sealed the historic win with a 3-0 triumph over world No. 31 Tomato Ho (7-2, 7-2, 7-5), completing a flawless team performance without requiring Velavan Senthilkumar’s participation.
“An unbelievable evening, what more can I say?” said Abhay Singh. “I am privileged to achieve this with legendary teammates—it’s a perfect way to end the year.”
India becomes the fourth nation, after Australia, England, and Egypt, to win the Squash World Cup in its five editions. With squash set to make its Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Games, this historic win positions India as a major contender on the global stage.