December 15th 2025.
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media to extend his warm congratulations to the Indian squash team for their outstanding performance in clinching their first-ever World Cup title. The Prime Minister praised the team for their dedication and determination, and stated that their victory has made the entire nation proud.
The Indian team, consisting of Joshna Chinnappa, Abhay Singh, Velavan Senthil Kumar, and Anahat Singh, achieved this historic feat by defeating top-seeded Hong Kong in Chennai on Sunday with a score of 3-0. This victory marked a significant milestone for India in the world of squash, surpassing their previous best of a bronze medal in the 2023 edition.
In his tweet, PM Modi highlighted the impact of the team's success on the popularity of squash among the youth. He stated that this victory will serve as an inspiration for the nation and encourage more youngsters to take up the sport. The Prime Minister's tweet read, "Congratulations to the Indian Squash Team for creating history and winning their first-ever World Cup title at SDAT Squash World Cup 2025! Joshna Chinnappa, Abhay Singh, Velavan Senthil Kumar, and Anahat Singh have displayed tremendous dedication and determination. Their success has made the entire nation proud. This win will also boost the popularity of squash among our youth."
The Indian team's dominance throughout the tournament was evident, as they did not lose a single match en route to the title. In the group stage, they started with convincing 4-0 victories over Switzerland and Brazil, followed by a 3-0 win against South Africa in the quarterfinals. In the semifinals, they shocked the defending two-time champions, Egypt, with another 3-0 triumph.
The final match on Sunday saw 79th-ranked veteran Joshna Chinnappa lead the team to victory with a 3-1 win over world number 37 Lee Ka Yi in the opening women's singles match. This was followed by Asian Games medalist Abhay Singh's dominant 3-0 win over world number 42 Alex Lau in just 19 minutes, extending India's lead. Seventeen-year-old Anahat Singh sealed the deal for India with an impressive 3-0 victory against world number 31 Tomato Ho, ensuring a clean sweep without needing their national champion Velavan Senthilkumar to play.
The Indian team's achievement has not gone unnoticed, with fans and sports enthusiasts celebrating their historic win. Videos and pictures of the team's celebration have been shared on social media, with many hailing them as national heroes. This victory has put India on the world map of squash and is a testament to the hard work and determination of the team.
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