Aryaveer Dewan leads 32-member India squad at Asian Junior Squash 2025 in China
Synopsis
Aryaveer Dewan steps up from U-17 champion to U-19 third seed as India sends its largest-looking junior squad — 32 players across six age groups — to the Asian Junior Squash Championships in Panzhihua. With seven medals won at the last edition and multiple seeded players this year, India is chasing a record haul on Chinese courts from 20 to 24 May.
Key Takeaways
Aryaveer Dewan , defending U-17 boys' champion , leads India as the third seed in the U-19 category .
India fields a 32-member squad across U-11 to U-19 age groups at Panzhihua, China , from 20–24 May 2025 .
India won seven medals — two gold, two silver, three bronze — at the previous edition of the championships.
Shresht Iyer is the second seed in U-15 boys'; Divyanshi Jain is the second seed in U-13 girls'.
The U-19 girls' team includes Unnati Tripathi , Eesha Shrivastava , Akanksha Gupta , and Vyomika Khandelwal .
Aryaveer Dewan will spearhead India's challenge at the Asian Junior Individual Squash Championships in Panzhihua, China, from 20 to 24 May 2025. The defending U-17 boys' champion steps up to the U-19 category this season, entering the draw as the third seed and anchoring a 32-member Indian contingent spread across age groups from U-11 to U-19.
India's Medal Pedigree and Expectations
India arrives in Panzhihua on the back of a strong performance at the previous edition, where the team returned with seven medals — two gold, two silver, and three bronze. With multiple seeded players across categories this year, the squad is targeting an improvement on that tally at one of Asia's premier junior squash competitions.
Boys' Section: Key Contenders
In the U-13 boys' draw, Abhyuday Arora and Amarya Bajaj are both seeded 3/4, giving India a strong double threat. Shresht Iyer carries the second seed in the U-15 category and will be among the favourites for a podium finish. Dewan is joined in the U-19 boys' draw by Gurveer Singh, Yusha Nafees, and Purav Rambhia.
Girls' Section: Rising Talent on Show
Divyanshi Jain enters the U-13 girls' draw as the second seed, with Shanaya Parasrampuria seeded 3/4 in the same age group. In the U-15 girls' section, Aadya Budhia competes as a 3/4 seed, while Anika Dubey carries the same seeding into the U-17 draw. India's U-19 girls' team comprises Unnati Tripathi, Eesha Shrivastava, Akanksha Gupta, and Vyomika Khandelwal.
Team Officials and Support Staff
The contingent will be supported by officials Mekhala Srivastava, Surbhi Misra, Avinash Bhavnani, and Saatvik Joshi throughout the five-day continental event.
Broader Context
India's investment in junior squash infrastructure has steadily yielded continental-level results over the past few editions. Dewan's transition from U-17 champion to U-19 contender mirrors a broader pattern of Indian juniors graduating through age groups with competitive seedings — a sign of depth rather than dependence on individual stars. The Panzhihua championships will serve as a key qualifier indicator ahead of future World Junior Squash cycles, making every medal particularly significant for national rankings.
Point of View
But the real story in Panzhihua will be depth — whether multiple age groups can deliver simultaneously rather than relying on one or two standout performers. Dewan's move to U-19 as a third seed is a credible step up, but the category is the most competitive on the draw sheet. The stronger signal of India's junior squash health is the seedings spread across U-13, U-15, and U-17 for both boys and girls — if that translates to medals, it would indicate a pipeline, not a peak.
NationPress
14 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is leading India's team at the Asian Junior Individual Squash Championships 2025?
Aryaveer Dewan is leading India's challenge at the Asian Junior Individual Squash Championships in Panzhihua, China. The defending U-17 boys' champion competes in the U-19 category this year as the third seed.
When and where is the Asian Junior Individual Squash Championships 2025 being held?
The championships are being held in Panzhihua, China, from 20 to 24 May 2025. It is one of Asia's top junior squash competitions, covering age groups from U-11 to U-19.
How many medals did India win at the last Asian Junior Squash Championships?
India won seven medals at the previous edition — two gold, two silver, and three bronze. The team is targeting an improved performance this year with multiple seeded players across categories.
Which Indian players are seeded at the 2025 Asian Junior Squash Championships?
Key seeded players include Shresht Iyer (second seed, U-15 boys'), Divyanshi Jain (second seed, U-13 girls'), Abhyuday Arora and Amarya Bajaj (both seeded 3/4 in U-13 boys'), Shanaya Parasrampuria (3/4 in U-13 girls'), Aadya Budhia (3/4 in U-15 girls'), and Anika Dubey (3/4 in U-17 girls').
How large is India's squad for the 2025 Asian Junior Squash Championships?
India has sent a 32-member squad to Panzhihua, supported by four officials — Mekhala Srivastava, Surbhi Misra, Avinash Bhavnani, and Saatvik Joshi. The contingent covers all age categories from U-11 to U-19.
