Mumbai, March 22 (IANS) It turned out to be a night of celebrations for Indian squash fans with local favourites Abhay Singh and Anahat Singh winning the men’s and women’s titles respectively on the final day of the Indian Open 2026 at the CCI here on Sunday.The men’s title clash was an all-Indian battle with the second seeded Abhay overpowering his four seeded compatriot Veer Chotrani 3-0 (11-9, 11-8, 11-4). Young sensation Anahat Singh blew away Hana Moataz of Egypt 3-1 (11-5, 11-6, 9-11…
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New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Former India No. 1 Saurav Ghosal has set a bold benchmark for teenage sensation Anahat Singh, saying a place in the world’s top-10 should be the ‘bare minimum,’ while also calling for a structural overhaul of men’s and women’s squash to expand India’s talent base through mass participation.Backing Anahat as a rare talent, Ghosal said the youngster possesses a near-complete game along with the right ecosystem to succeed at the highest level.“Anahat is defi…
Mumbai, March 21 (IANS) India made an impressive showing in the men’s and women’s quarterfinals of the Indian Open squash championships on Friday, with multiple Indian players delivering dominant performances to secure semifinal berths.India enjoyed an impressive outing in the men’s quarterfinals as second seed Abhay Singh and fourth seed Veer Chotrani produced dominant performances to storm into the semifinals. In the last four stage, Singh will take on Malaysia’s Ameeshenraj Chandaran,…
Mumbai, March 20 (IANS) Top seed Anahat Singh and unseeded compatriot Tanvi Khanna ensured a strong Indian presence in the women’s singles semifinals of the Indian Open squash championship being played at the Cricket Club of India (CCI) courts in Mumbai after winning their respective quarterfinal matches on Friday.However, local favourite Joshna Chinappa bowed out of the competition following a 1–3 defeat to Egypt’s Nadien El Hammamy, which proved to be the only setback for Indian fans dur…
Mumbai, March 19 (IANS) Indian stars Abhay Singh and Anahat Singh made a winning start on Day 2 of the Indian Open 2026, which delivered high-octane squash at the CCI, with a mix of dominant performances, stunning comebacks, and marathon five-game thrillers.Indian stars rose to the occasion, delivering commanding performances in the competition being held at the Barbourne Stadium complex.The standout clashes came from Egypt’s Ibrahim Elkabbani and Mohamed Sharaf, both of whom emerged victoriou…
Mumbai, March 17 (IANS) The second edition of the Indian Open begins tomorrow at Mumbai’s iconic Brabourne Stadium, promising five days of intense squash. The tournament features a strong lineup of India’s top players alongside international competitors, with 30 matches scheduled in both men’s and women’s categories. Players will compete for PSA ranking points and the prestigious title.The Indian Open, sanctioned by the Professional Squash Association (PSA) and organised by the Squash Rack…
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) As the 2026 Indian Open approaches, India’s squash star Ramit Tandon is gearing up to showcase his skills on home soil. Scheduled from March 18 to 22 at Mumbai’s Brabourne Stadium, the tournament is crucial in Tandon’s busy year, which also includes preparing for the 2026 Asian Games, a major event that doubles as a pathway to the Olympics. In an exclusive interview with IANS, Tandon reflected on the current state of Indian squash, the pressures and perks of play…
Mumbai, Feb 24 (IANS) The Indian Open, a PSA Copper events, is scheduled to be be held from March 18 to 22 at the historic CCI Brabourne Stadium for its second edition, tickets for which are now live.Recognised by the Professional Squash Association (PSA), the tournament continues to build on the success of its 2025 edition, which was named one of the Top 10 Iconic PSA Events of the year. The 2026 edition will feature defending women’s champion Anahat Singh returning to headline the event. The…
Washington, Feb 2 (IANS) Teenage sensation and seventh seed Anahat Singh defeated top seed and World No 10. Georgina Kennedy of England with scores of 12-10, 11-5, 11-7 in the Squash on Fire Open final, earning her first PSA Bronze-level title. This is the biggest title of young Anahat’s career and her 15th overall on the PSA Tour, where the Indian world No. 31 has competed in 26 tournaments.Kennedy had beaten Singh 3-0 in their only previous encounter at this season’s Canadian Women’s Ope…
Chennai, Feb 1 (IANS) India’s teenage star Anahat Singh reached her maiden final of a PSA Bronze-level event at the Squash on Fire Open in Washington with a 3-1 victory over Sabrina Sobhy of the US.The Indian World No. 31 stunned the American World No. 23 11-9, 11-3, 9-11, 11-5 in the semifinals, and will meet top seed and World No. 10 Georgina Kennedy of England for the title. The player from New Delhi is the seventh seed in this event.Earlier, Anahat fought back from 2-0 down to beat No. 2 see…