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India's Squash World Championships Campaign Ends With Chotrani Loss

India's challenge at the World Squash Championships ended after Veer Chotrani lost to world No. 1 Mostafa Asal. Chotrani was defeated 5-11, 2-11, 4-11 in the men's second round. Three other Indian players had already lost in the first round. India has never won a singles medal at the World Squash Championships.

Key Points: India's Squash Worlds Campaign Ends After Chotrani Defeat

  • India's campaign ends after Veer Chotrani loses to world No. 1 Mostafa Asal
  • Chotrani lost 5-11, 2-11, 4-11 in the second round
  • Three other Indian players lost in the first round
  • India has never won a singles medal at the World Squash Championships
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India's World Squash C'ships campaign ends with Chotrani's loss to world No. 1 Asal

India's World Squash Championships campaign ends after Veer Chotrani loses to world No. 1 Mostafa Asal. No Indian has ever won a singles medal at the event.

"Veer is one of the players that can catch you off at any moment in time - Mostafa Asal"

Giza, May 11

India's challenge at the World Squash Championships ended after Veer Chotrani went down to Egyptian world No 1 and defending champion Mostafa Asal in the men's second round here at Golf Central Palm Hills.

World No. 45 Chotrani lost 5-11, 2-11, 4-11, which ended the Indian challenge at the Worlds following first-round losses to compatriots Abhay Singh, Ramit Tandon and Velavan Senthilkumar.

"Veer and I have played a lot together before and I'm pleased to see him here, playing his best squash. We've played a lot in juniors before, we played in the World Juniors as well. We always train in New York together. Veer is one of the players that can catch you off at any moment in time, so I'm really happy to get the win," Asal told the PSA Tour website.

"I'm glad to have Jimbo here with me, as well as Haitham Effat and my uncle in my corner, it's the biggest tournament of the year, we're taking it match by match, and I'm ready for the next match," the Egyptian added.

India's campaign had ended in the second round at last year's World Championships in Chicago too. India are yet to win a medal in singles events at the World Squash Championships to date.

Elsewhere, No. 2 seed and 2019 World Championship runner-up Paul Coll is also through after he took apart France's Baptiste Masotti, winning in straight games 11-1, 11-7, 11-9, and his third round opponent will be Nathan Lake.

England's Nathan Lake has returned to this stage of the tournament for the first time since 2023 after getting the better of Muhammad Ashab Irfan 3-0 (11-3, 14-12, 12-10).

Egypt's World No.21 Kareem El Torkey also reached the third round after claiming an 11-7, 11-5, 11-7 victory over No.6 seed Victor Crouin.

- IANS

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Priya S
Veer lost but he's only 45 in rankings—he needs more exposure and tournaments. Our squash players rarely get the support they deserve. Meanwhile, Egypt produces champions like a factory. Time for India to invest in squash academies and grassroots.
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Vikram M
Another year, another early exit for India at the World Squash Champs. We need to seriously question our development system. Chotrani is talented, but talent alone won't beat the Asals and Colls of the world. Need better coaching and foreign exposure. ❌
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Michael C
Asal is a beast—unbelievable power and precision. Chotrani gave it his all, but the gap in class is huge. Good to see Veer making it to the worlds though, he still has time to grow. US training might help. Hang in there, mate.
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Siddharth J
No medal in singles at Worlds yet—this stat hurts. But look at how far we've come: multiple players qualifying for Worlds. Chotrani's fight is commendable. We need to be patient. Rome wasn't built in a day, yaar. 😅🇮🇳
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Jessica F
Love seeing the mutual respect between Veer and Asal—that's what sportsmanship is all about. Tough result, but the experience alone is invaluable. Hope India's squash federation uses this to plan better for next year. 👏

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