World Squash Championships: Indian quartet eyes breakthrough in Giza
Synopsis
India's squash contingent arrives in Giza with a clear mandate: break the nation's singles medal curse at the World Championships. Led by Abhay Singh (world No. 22), the four-man squad faces a gauntlet of top-ranked opposition, including defending champion Mostafa Asal. With squash's Olympic entry imminent, this tournament is both a test and a platform for India to signal intent on the global stage.
Key Takeaways
India's four-member men's squash team competes at the World Squash Championships in Giza, Egypt , from 8–16 May .
Abhay Singh (world No.
22) leads the Indian contingent alongside Veer Chotrani , Ramit Tandon , and Velavan Senthilkumar .
Abhay Singh and Veer Chotrani face each other in the opening round; winner likely to face defending champion Mostafa Asal (world No.
India has never won a singles medal at the World Squash Championships.
Squash makes its Olympic debut in Los Angeles 2028 ; this tournament serves as a key qualification pathway.
Live coverage available exclusively on SquashTV ; no domestic television broadcast.
India's four-member men's squash contingent will compete at the World Squash Championships beginning 8 May in Giza, Egypt, seeking to end a long medal drought in the sport's premier singles event. The Indian challenge will be spearheaded by Abhay Singh (ranked world No. 22), alongside Veer Chotrani, Ramit Tandon, and Velavan Senthilkumar, competing under the Professional Squash Association banner at the Palm Hills Club and PGC Golf Central Mall through 16 May.
The Indian draw and opening hurdles
Abhay Singh, India's top-ranked player, faces an immediate test against compatriot Veer Chotrani in the opening round — an all-Indian clash that will determine which advances to face either defending champion Mostafa Asal (world No. 1) or Germany's Raphael Kandra in the second round. Velavan Senthilkumar has drawn France's Victor Crouin, currently ranked world No. 5 and seeded sixth, in a similarly daunting opener. Ramit Tandon (world No. 40) will begin against Egypt's Kareem El Torkey, seeking to overturn the ranking deficit.
A tournament of top-ranked stars
The championship brings together the sport's elite, headlined by Mostafa Asal and women's No. 1 Hania El Hammamy. The field represents the strongest competitive depth India will face in its pursuit of a maiden singles medal at the World Championships — a goal that has eluded the nation across multiple editions.
Learning from last year's exit
India's campaign in Chicago 2024 ended in disappointment, with Abhay Singh, Veer Chotrani, and Ramit Tandon exiting in the second round following competitive defeats, while Velavan Senthilkumar fell in the opening round to Peru's Diego Elias. This year's Giza edition offers a fresh opportunity to reverse that trend, particularly as squash prepares for its Olympic debut in Los Angeles 2028.
No Indian women in the draw
Notably, Indian women's players, including rising prospect Anahat Singh, will not feature in this year's tournament, narrowing India's medal prospects to the men's contingent alone.
Viewing the tournament
Indian fans can access live coverage exclusively through SquashTV's streaming platform; no terrestrial or cable broadcast has been arranged domestically. The tournament runs through 16 May, with India's first matches scheduled for 8 May.
Point of View
And the Giza draw underscores why. Abhay Singh at No. 22 is competitive, but an opening-round clash with a compatriot wastes one Indian slot before the real opposition arrives. The absence of Anahat Singh and other women players narrows India's medal window further. With squash's Olympic entry now confirmed for 2028, this tournament is less about immediate medals and more about identifying which Indians can sustain top-50 rankings — a prerequisite for LA qualification.
NationPress
9 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the 2025 World Squash Championships being held?
The championships run from 8–16 May 2025 in Giza, Egypt, at two venues: the Palm Hills Club and PGC Golf Central Mall. The event is organised by the Professional Squash Association.
Who leads India's squash contingent at the World Championships?
Abhay Singh, ranked world No. 22, is India's top player and leading hope. He is joined by Veer Chotrani, Ramit Tandon (world No. 40), and Velavan Senthilkumar in the men's singles draw.
What is Abhay Singh's first-round matchup?
Abhay Singh faces compatriot Veer Chotrani in the opening round. The winner is likely to face defending champion Mostafa Asal (world No. 1) or Germany's Raphael Kandra in the second round.
Why is this tournament significant for Indian squash?
India has never won a singles medal at the World Squash Championships. This tournament is crucial as squash prepares for its Olympic debut in Los Angeles 2028, and strong performances here could strengthen India's qualification pathway.
How can Indian fans watch the tournament?
Live coverage is available exclusively through SquashTV's streaming platform. There is no terrestrial or cable television broadcast of the event in India.
