India Chases Home Glory: SDAT Squash World Cup Returns to Chennai

Inside the announcement  
According to The Hindu, Sportstar, DT Next, and New Indian Express, India, seeded second, will field a full-strength mixed team comprising Abhay Singh, Velavan Senthilkumar, Anahat Singh, and Joshna Chinappa. The tournament will be staged at Express Avenue Mall and the Indian Squash Academy courts, with the opening ceremony on December 8. Defending champions Egypt headline the global lineup, alongside teams from Asia, Africa, Europe, Oceania, and Panamerica.  

Notable updates  
- Tournament dates: December 9–14, 2025, hosted in Chennai  
- Indian squad: Abhay Singh, Velavan Senthilkumar, Anahat Singh, and Joshna Chinappa  
- Seeded second: India looks to improve on its 2023 bronze medal finish  
- Global participation: Teams from Egypt, South Africa, Poland, Switzerland, Australia, Brazil, and Asian nations including Iran, Japan, Malaysia, Korea, and Hong Kong  
- Opening ceremony: December 8 at Express Avenue Mall, graced by dignitaries including Tamil Nadu Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin and World Squash President Zena Wooldridge  

Major takeaway  
With home advantage and a strong lineup, India is poised to make a deeper run at the SDAT Squash World Cup. The event not only showcases Chennai as a squash hub but also reflects India’s rising stature in global squash.  

Sources: The Hindu, Sportstar, DT Next, New Indian Express