India Clinches First-Ever Squash World Cup Title with Historic Win in Chennai

On Sunday, December 14, 2025, in Chennai, host India made history by becoming the first Asian nation to win the Squash World Cup. In the final at the Express Avenue Mall, the second-seeded mixed team defeated the top-seeded Hong Kong, China, 3-0. Strong performances from teenager Anahat Singh, veteran Joshna Chinappa, and Abhay Singh sealed the victory. The triumph elevates Indian squash's bronze medal from 2023 and gives the sport a huge boost ahead of its Olympic debut at the 2028 Games in Los Angeles.

2025's Squash World Cup

Throughout the SDAT Squash World Cup 2025, the Indian team gave an absolutely outstanding performance. The hosts advanced to the summit match without losing a single tie while competing in the mixed-team event, maintaining an impeccable record.

They defeated Brazil and Switzerland 4-0 in the group stage to establish their dominance. This momentum carried over into the knockout stages, where they easily defeated South Africa before pulling off a huge upset by defeating Egypt, the formidable two-time defending champions, 3-0 in the semi-finals, solidifying their position as serious title contenders.

The Three Indians

The team's ability to strike a balance between youth and experience was clinically demonstrated in the final against top-seeded Hong Kong. With an outstanding 3-1 victory (7-3, 2-7, 7-5, 7-1) over the much higher-ranked Lee Ka Yi (World No. 37), veteran Joshna Chinappa, ranked 79th in the world, set the tone and gave India the vital first point.

Abhay Singh, the top-ranked men's player in India (World No. 29), quickly followed with a dominant performance, defeating Alex Lau 3-0 (7-1, 7-4, 7-4). The historic 3-0 sweep was completed by the 17-year-old prodigy Anahat Singh, who blanked World No. 31 Tomato Ho 3-0 (7-2, 7-2, 7-5), eliminating the need for the final match.

PM Modi Praises the Team

Using the social media site X (formerly Twitter), Prime Minister Narendra Modi was one of the first to congratulate the Indian Squash Team on their historic victory. He praised the players' outstanding performance, mentioning in particular Joshna Chinappa, Abhay Singh, Velavan Senthil Kumar, and Anahat Singh.

The team's "tremendous dedication and determination," according to the Prime Minister, has made the entire country extremely proud. In closing, he expressed confidence that this historic victory would demonstrate the growing power of Indian sports and greatly increase squash's appeal to young people.

The Significance

With this victory, India becomes the fourth country in history to win the Squash World Cup, behind Egypt, Australia, and England. The mixed-team competition closely resembles the format that will be used when squash makes its eagerly anticipated Olympic debut at the Los Angeles 2028 Games, so the victory is extremely significant.

It is anticipated that the team's successful performance in Chennai, where they surpassed their best-ever bronze medal result from 2023, will greatly boost the sport's funding and enthusiasm and inspire a new generation of squash players nationwide.

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