Somaiya Vidyavihar University in Mumbai will host the 2026 FISU World University Squash Championship from August 3 to 9. The tournament will provide a platform for student-athletes from 14 countries to compete ahead of squash’s Olympic debut at the Los Angeles 2028 Games.
The championship, organized in collaboration with the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) under the International University Sports Federation (FISU), will take place across five World Squash Federation (WSF)-certified courts. It is expected to attract top university players from around the world.
Participating nations include Singapore, Hong Kong (China), Czech Republic, France, Spain, Hungary, New Zealand, Great Britain, Brazil, Switzerland, Poland, South Africa, China, and hosts India.
India will be represented by a six-member squad, including players from various universities. Suraj Chand, one of the players, will also compete in the mixed doubles event at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan.
