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World Squash C’ships: Indian Quartet Faces Tough Test in Egypt

India’s four-member men’s contingent will compete at the World Squash Championships in Giza, Egypt from May 8-16. Abhay Singh leads the Indian challenge but faces compatriot Veer Chotrani in the opening round. The winner may encounter defending champion Mostafa Asal in the second round. India is still seeking its first singles medal at the event ahead of squash’s Olympic debut in 2028.

Key Points: Indian Quartet at World Squash C’ships in Egypt

  • Four Indian men to compete in World Squash C’ships in Egypt
  • Abhay Singh faces Veer Chotrani in all-Indian first round
  • Defending champion Mostafa Asal looms in second round
  • Velavan Senthilkumar takes on world No. 5 Victor Crouin
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World Squash C'ships: Indian quartet brace for stiff challenge in Egypt

India’s four-member men’s contingent aims for strong showing at World Squash Championships in Giza, Egypt, from May 8-16.

"The winner of the all-Indian clash could face an even tougher assignment in the second round against defending champion Mostafa Asal - Tournament preview"

New Delhi, May 7

India's four-member men's contingent will aim to make a strong impression at the World Squash Championships, which gets underway in Giza, Egypt, on Friday. The Indian challenge will be led by Abhay Singh, alongside Veer Chotrani, Ramit Tandon, and Velavan Senthilkumar, in the prestigious tournament organised by the Professional Squash Association.

The championship, scheduled from May 8 to 16 at the Palm Hills Club and PGC Golf Central Mall in Giza, will feature several of the sport's top-ranked players, including reigning men's world No. 1 Mostafa Asal and women's top-ranked star Hania El Hammamy.

India's top-ranked player in the men's singles draw, Abhay Singh, faces a difficult start after being drawn against compatriot Veer Chotrani in the opening round. Abhay, currently ranked No. 22 in the world, enters the event as India's leading hope.

The winner of the all-Indian clash could face an even tougher assignment in the second round against defending champion Mostafa Asal or Germany's Raphael Kandra.

Velavan Senthilkumar has also been handed a challenging opener and will take on France's sixth-seeded Victor Crouin, who is currently ranked fifth in the world.

Meanwhile, Ramit Tandon begins his campaign against Egypt's Kareem El Torkey. The Indian, ranked world No. 40, will aim to overcome the higher-ranked Egyptian in a bid to progress further in the tournament.

India endured an early exit at last year's edition in Chicago, where the campaign ended in the second round. Abhay Singh, Veer Chotrani, and Ramit Tandon bowed out after hard-fought defeats, while Velavan Senthilkumar exited in the opening round following a loss to Peru's Diego Elias.

Indian women's players, including promising youngster Anahat Singh, will not feature in this year's competition.

India is still chasing its first medal in the singles category at the World Squash Championships, with the country hoping to make a breakthrough ahead of squash's debut at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

Where to watch: Fans in India can watch the tournament through live streaming on the official SquashTV platform. There will be no live television broadcast of the event in the country.

Indian squad: Abhay Singh, Veer Chotrani, Ramit Tandon, Velavan Senthilkumar

- IANS

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Varun X
No women's representation this year? That's disappointing. Anahat Singh has shown so much promise - she could have gained valuable experience. But I understand the selection might be based on rankings. Hope our men do well though! 💪
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Priya S
Velavan facing Victor Crouin in the first round is a tough ask. The French player is world No.5 and in great form. But I've seen Velavan pull off upsets before. Indian players need more exposure at this level - hopefully the government and PSA support more tournaments here.
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Michael C
As a squash fan from the UK, I've been following Indian squash's growth. Ramit Tandon is experienced and could surprise Kareem El Torkey. The fact that India is sending four players to the World Championships itself shows progress. 2028 Olympics will be a big opportunity for them! 🤞
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Ananya R
No live TV broadcast? Disappointing for fans. Why can't Doordarshan or Sports18 pick up such events? Squash is growing in India and people want to watch our players compete at the highest level. At least streaming is available, but not everyone has access. 😕
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Naveen S
All the best to our boys! Abhay has been consistent and Veer is talented. But honestly, we need better training infrastructure in India. Squash courts are still limited to a few cities. If we want a medal at the 2028 Olympics, we need to start investing now. Looking forward to some good matches! 🙏

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