India win maiden Squash World Cup, beating Hong Kong, China 3-0 in Chennai final
India won the SDAT Squash World Cup for the first time on 14 December 2025, beating top seeds Hong Kong, China 3-0 in the final at Express Avenue Mall, Chennai.
Summary
India won the SDAT Squash World Cup for the first time on 14 December 2025, beating top seeds Hong Kong, China 3-0 in the final at Express Avenue Mall in Chennai. In the Squash World Cup final, Joshna Chinappa beat Ka Yi Lee 3-1, Abhay Singh beat Alex Lau 3-0 and Anahat Singh beat Tomato Ho 3-0; Velavan Senthilkumar completed the Indian squad. The title improved on India's previous best finish, a bronze medal at the 2023 edition.
Key facts
- Date
- 14 December 2025
- Venue
- Express Avenue Mall, Chennai
- Final
- India 3-0 Hong Kong, China (top seeds)
- Winners
- Joshna Chinappa, Abhay Singh, Anahat Singh
- Squad
- Also Velavan Senthilkumar
- Previous best
- Bronze, 2023
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Which team did India defeat in the final to win the SDAT Squash World Cup 2025 on 14 December 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Hong Kong, China
The Hindu and World Squash: India beat top seeds Hong Kong, China 3-0 in the final in Chennai.
Which Indian player won the third and title-clinching match of the Squash World Cup 2025 final by beating Tomato Ho?
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Correct answer: D — Anahat Singh
The Hindu, NIE and World Squash: Anahat Singh beat Tomato Ho 3-0 to seal India's 3-0 win, after Joshna Chinappa and Abhay Singh won the first two matches.
Before winning the title in December 2025, what was India's best finish at the Squash World Cup?
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Correct answer: A — Bronze medal in 2023
The Hindu and Olympics.com: the title improved on India's previous best finish, a bronze medal at the 2023 edition.