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Tanvi Khanna put up a strong fight but fell short against Egypt's Nour Khafagy in the Squash India Tour Jaipur final. She had earlier defeated second seed Menna Walid in a marathon quarterfinal. The tournament is a key part of India's preparation for squash's Olympic debut in 2028. The PSA Challenger Tour will visit five more Indian cities this year.

Key Points: Tanvi Khanna Falls to Egypt's Khafagy in Squash India Tour Jaipur Final

  • Tanvi Khanna lost 3-1 to Egypt's Nour Khafagy in the final
  • She upset second seed Menna Walid in a thrilling 54-minute quarterfinal
  • The event is part of India's PSA Challenger Tour ahead of LA 2028 Olympics
  • The tour spans six cities including Mumbai, Chennai, and Bengaluru
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Squash India tour Jaipur 2025: Tanvi Khanna falls short in final against Egypt's Khafagy

Asian Games medalist Tanvi Khanna finishes runner-up in a hard-fought final against Egypt's Nour Khafagy at the Squash India Tour Jaipur 2025.

"Tanvi lost 3-1 despite a spirited effort, pushing world No. 94 Khafagy to the limit. – Olympics.com"

Jaipur, August 8

Asian Games medalist Tanvi Khanna fell short in the final of the women's singles event of the Squash India Tour Jaipur 2025, ending as a runner-up in a well-fought contest at Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Friday.

At Jaipur, she was in the battle with top-seed, Egypt's Nour Khafagy and Tanvi lost 3-1 (11-3, 5-11, 11-5, 12-10) despite a spirited effort, as per Olympics.com.

Tanvi lost the opening game, but was leading in the second, which she ended up winning. She lost the third game as well, with the battle moving to the fourth game. Ultimately, she fell short of world number 94, who held the title.

The 29-year-old started her campaign with a first-round bye and then proceeded to outclass compatriot Rathika Suthanthira Seelan 3-0 (11-5, 11-3, 11-1) in a brilliant round of 16 outing.

In the quarterfinals, Tanvi pulled off an upset against the second-seeded Menna Walid of Egypt, pulling a 3-2 (11-8, 8-11, 11-7, 10-12, 11-6) upset win in 54 minutes. This turned out to the longest match of the tournament.

In the semis, Tanvi eliminated the Malaysian challenge, the fourth-seeded Goh Zhi Xuan, 3-0 (11-8, 11-8, 11-4) to secure a ticket in the final.

Anahat Singh did not participate in the tournament. The Squash Tour Jaipur, sponsored by HCL, is one of the two Professional Squash Association (PSA) Challenger 9K events that India will host this year, with the second one lined up for Mumbai next month.

The tour has been extended to six Indian cities in total, with all-important PSA ranking points on offer. Apart from Jaipur, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad and Delhi are also supposed to host events as a part of the tour.

This tour plays a vital role for India as Squash makes its Olympics debut during the Los Angeles 2028 edition.

- ANI

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Shreya B
So close yet so far! The 12-10 score in final game shows how tight the match was. Egyptian players have dominated squash for years, but our Indian girls are catching up fast. More tournaments like this will help bridge the gap.
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Aman W
Disappointed with the coverage - why no live telecast on DD Sports? We keep complaining about lack of interest in non-cricket sports but don't support when events happen. HCL should push for better broadcasting next time.
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Priyanka N
That upset against Menna Walid was 🔥! Tanvi's fitness levels have improved so much. With squash becoming Olympic sport, hope government increases funding. Our players deserve better infrastructure than Egyptian or Malaysian athletes.
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Karan T
Great to see squash growing in India! Six-city tour is fantastic initiative. But why no event in Kolkata or Hyderabad? Eastern and southern India also needs sporting opportunities. Hope PSA considers more locations next year.

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