Velavan, Joshna Chinappa clinch doubles treble at National Squash 2025
Synopsis
Velavan Senthilkumar and Joshna Chinappa each pulled off a doubles at the 3rd National Doubles Squash Championships in Chennai — winning two titles apiece on the same day. Senthilkumar also helped Abhay Singh claim the men's crown for a third straight year, cementing their status as India's most dominant doubles pair.
Key Takeaways
Velavan Senthilkumar and Joshna Chinappa each won two titles at the 3rd National Doubles Squash Championships in Chennai .
Senthilkumar and Joshna defeated Abhay Singh and Rathika Seelan 11-7, 11-9 in the mixed doubles final.
Abhay Singh and Senthilkumar claimed the men's doubles crown for a third consecutive year , beating Rahul Baitha and Suraj Kumar Chand 11-8, 11-5 .
Joshna Chinappa and Rathika Seelan won the women's doubles final 11-8, 11-4 against Janet Vidhi and Pooja Arthi .
All finals were held at the Indian Squash Academy in Chennai .
Velavan Senthilkumar and Joshna Chinappa each completed a historic double at the 3rd National Doubles Squash Championships in Chennai on Saturday, 17 May 2025, winning the mixed doubles title together while separately claiming the men's and women's doubles crowns with their respective partners at the Indian Squash Academy. The twin hauls made them the standout performers of the tournament's final day.
Mixed Doubles Final
Top seeds Velavan Senthilkumar and Joshna Chinappa defeated second-seeded pair Abhay Singh and Rathika Seelan 11-7, 11-9 in a keenly contested mixed doubles final. The match was competitive throughout, with the top seeds ultimately holding their nerve to seal the title.
Men's Doubles: Third Straight Title for Abhay-Senthilkumar
Abhay Singh and Velavan Senthilkumar, the top seeds, claimed the men's doubles crown for a third consecutive year, beating second-seeded pair Rahul Baitha and Suraj Kumar Chand 11-8, 11-5 in the final. The defending champions had earlier cruised past Ravi Dixit and Vikas Mehra 11-1, 11-6 in the semifinals, controlling rallies with sharp attacking play and minimal errors. Baitha and Chand had reached the final by edging out Guhan Senthilkumar and Sandhesh PR 11-8, 11-7 in the other last-four tie.
Women's Doubles Final
Top seeds Joshna Chinappa and Rathika Seelan opened the day's proceedings with a commanding 11-8, 11-4 victory over Janet Vidhi and Pooja Arthi in the women's doubles final, with Chinappa adding this title to her mixed doubles triumph later in the day.
Road to the Finals
In the mixed doubles semifinals, top seeds Senthilkumar and Chinappa overcame Rahul Baitha and Anika Dubey 11-6, 11-9 in a tight contest. The second semifinal saw Abhay Singh and Rathika Seelan edge past Suraj Kumar Chand and Nirupama Dubey 12-10, 11-7. Notably, both Abhay and Senthilkumar were competing across multiple draws simultaneously — a testament to their fitness and consistency at the elite level.
What This Means
The results reinforce the dominance of India's top squash players in the doubles format. Senthilkumar and Abhay Singh's third successive men's doubles title underlines a partnership that has become the benchmark in Indian squash. For Chinappa, adding a mixed doubles gold to the women's doubles crown on the same day marks a standout individual performance at the national level. The championships, hosted at the Indian Squash Academy in Chennai, continue to serve as the premier domestic doubles platform for the sport in India.
Point of View
A two-title day at the national level at this stage of her career is a statement of sustained elite fitness. The deeper question for Indian squash administrators is whether the depth below this elite tier is growing fast enough to make future national championships genuinely competitive.
NationPress
9 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the mixed doubles title at the 3rd National Doubles Squash Championships?
Velavan Senthilkumar and Joshna Chinappa won the mixed doubles title, defeating Abhay Singh and Rathika Seelan 11-7, 11-9 in the final at the Indian Squash Academy in Chennai.
Who won the men's doubles title and how many times have they won it?
Abhay Singh and Velavan Senthilkumar won the men's doubles crown for the third consecutive year, beating Rahul Baitha and Suraj Kumar Chand 11-8, 11-5 in the final.
Who won the women's doubles final at the National Doubles Squash Championships 2025?
Top seeds Joshna Chinappa and Rathika Seelan won the women's doubles final 11-8, 11-4 against Janet Vidhi and Pooja Arthi.
Where was the 3rd National Doubles Squash Championships held?
The championships were held at the Indian Squash Academy in Chennai, with finals contested on Saturday, 17 May 2025.
How did Velavan Senthilkumar and Joshna Chinappa reach the mixed doubles final?
They defeated Rahul Baitha and Anika Dubey 11-6, 11-9 in the semifinals to book their place in the mixed doubles final.
