US EditionIndian Sports Wrap, December 13: India to Face Hong Kong in Squash World Cup Final
India achieved a historic first final appearance by winning all three matches against defending champions Egypt with strong performances from Senthilkumar, Anahat Singh, and Abhay Singh.
- On December 14, 2025, India defeated defending champions Egypt 3-0 at Express Avenue Mall, Chennai to reach the Squash World Cup final for the first time.
- Seeded second, India faced a tough task against two-time champions Egypt despite Egypt missing top stars; the 2025 edition in Chennai hosted 12 teams in four groups.
- National champion Velavan Senthilkumar opened with a clinical 7-1, 7-3, 7-6 win over Ibrahim Elkabbani, Anahat Singh prevailed in five games after an injury timeout, and Abhay Singh sealed the tie in four hard-fought games.
- Hong Kong advanced after tying Japan 2-2 but winning more games 8-7, and will meet India in the final on Sunday, December 14, 2025; Joshna Chinappa did not contest her match against Nardine Garas.
- At 17, Anahat Singh, 17-year-old debutant, fuels India’s unbeaten run, which includes dominant 4-0 wins over earlier group-stage opponents and marks the Squash World Cup best-ever appearance.
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India make history, down defending champions Egypt to reach maiden Squash World Cup final - The Tribune
The Indian squash team, second-seeded in the competition, outclassed two-time champions Egypt, who had lifted the title in 2012 and 2023, by 3-0 in the semifinals to reach the finals for the first time in history.
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The Indian squash team, second-seeded in the competition, outclassed two-time champions Egypt, who had lifted the title in 2012 and 2023, by 3-0 in the semifinals to reach the finals for the first time in history.
India stuns Egypt to reach maiden Squash World Cup final in Chennai - Connected to India News I Singapore l UAE l UK l USA l NRI
India came up with a spirited performance to beat two-time champions Egypt 3-0 and make their maiden appearance in the Squash World Cup final in Chennai on Saturday, December 13. The 4-member Indian Squash team. Photo courtesy: /TheKhelIndia Seeded second, India will take on Hong Kong China, who got the better of Japan in the other top-four clash, in the summit clash at the Express Avenue Mall. National champion and 45th-ranked Velavan Senthilku…
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