Squash tournament 2026 : Indian players delivered an impressive performance at the Indian Open Squash tournament in Mumbai, with four athletes advancing to the semi-finals and keeping the country’s hopes high for a podium sweep.
Women’s Event: All-Indian Clash Confirmed
In the women’s draw, top seed Anahat Singh secured a dominant 3-0 win over Malaysia’s Sehveetrraa Kumar in the quarter-finals. Meanwhile, unseeded Tanvi Khanna caused an upset by defeating fourth seed Ainaa Amani of Malaysia 3-1.
The results have set up an exciting all-Indian semi-final clash between Anahat and Tanvi, ensuring India a spot in the final.
Men’s Event: Strong Indian Presence Continues
In the men’s quarter-finals, second seed Abhay Singh delivered a solid performance to defeat Egypt’s Yassin Shohdy 3-1. Fourth seed Veer Chotrani also impressed with a commanding 3-0 victory over Mohamed Sharaf of Egypt.
Semi-Final Line-Up
Looking ahead to the semi-finals, Abhay Singh will face Malaysia’s Ameeshenraj Chandaran, while Veer Chotrani is set to take on another Malaysian opponent, Sanjay Jeeva.
India Eyes Podium Sweep
With multiple players progressing to the last four, India remains in a strong position to dominate the tournament on home soil as it approaches its final stage.