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Asian Games 2026: India clinch men’s squash bronze after 1-2 defeat to Malaysia

India's men's squash team won a bronze medal at the Asian Games 2026 after losing to Malaysia. The men's team tied the semifinal match 1-1 before losing the decider. Abhay Singh lost his initial match, while Veer Chotrbrought leveled the score with a win. Velavan Senthilkumar competed fiercely in the…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

Asian Games Squash: Indian men and women enter quarters

Both Indian men's and women's squash teams successfully qualified for the quarterfinals in the Asian Games. The women's team achieved a victory against Japan while the men's team comfortably defeated South Korea. Anahat Singh lost her match against Satomi Watanabe, but Joshna Chinappa and Tanvi Khanna secured wins for India.…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

Asian Games 2026: India shines with Kabaddi Golds & Marathon Silver as it bags 7 medals in a day

Asian Games India medal tally: India had a remarkable day at the 2026 Asian Games, winning seven medals in total. The kabaddi teams successfully defended their titles, with both men and women claiming golds. Sawan Barwal achieved a historic silver in the men's marathon, breaking a national record. The women's…

The Economic Times · Sep 26

Abhay-Velavan pair clinches third successive Asian doubles squash title

India's top-seeded Abhay Singh and Velavan Senthilkumar clinched their third consecutive Asian Doubles Squash Championship men's doubles title in Malaysia. They triumphed over Pakistan's second seeds in a thrilling final, coming back from a game down. Veteran Joshna Chinappa also contributed to India's medal haul, securing bronze in both women's…

The Economic Times · Jun 21

TOPS inducts next generation of squash players with eye on LA 2028 Olympic Games

Even as the focus is on preparations for the Paris Olympic Games 2024, Sports Ministry's Mission Olympics Cell (MOC) has also set its eyes at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games and inducted three up and coming squash players into the Development Group of the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS).…

Dynamite News · May 14, 2024

Velavan attributes success to hard work on his physical and mental fitness

Velavan Senthilkumar (25) has had a successful year as a professional squash player, rising from outside the top 200 to 66th in the PSA World rankings. He attributes his success to hard work on physical and mental fitness, including meditation and visualisation techniques. His psychology degree has helped him to…

The Hindu · Nov 28, 2023

National Squash | Velavan and Anahat emerge victorious

Velavan Senthilkumar (TN) & Anahat Singh (Del) won their 1st National titles at 79th National squash championships. Anahat is 2nd youngest to win women's crown. Velavan won in a mental battle, while Anahat won after Tanvi Khanna (Del) conceded due to injury. #Victory #Squash #NationalChampionships

The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023

National Squash | Top seed Tanvi to meet Anahat for the crown

Top seed Tanvi Khanna won 11-1, 11-5, 11-8 in the women's semifinal of the 79th National squash championships, entering the final. She will face Anahat Singh, whom she had previously played to a 2-all draw. Abhay Singh and Velavan Senthilkumar will face off in the men's final, a repeat of…

The Hindu · Nov 22, 2023

79th National Squash Championship | Abhay Singh, and Tanvi Khanna are top seeds

Top seeds Abhay Singh (TN) and Tanvi Khanna (Delhi) to compete in 79th National Squash Championship, held from Nov 17-23 in Chennai. 417 players from 26 states to compete across 11 events. Prize money of ₹8.8 lakh. Chennai to host 7th time. Joshna Chinappa to miss due to knee injury.

The Hindu · Nov 16, 2023

Velavan Senthilkumar, Akanksha Salunkhe win Canberra PSA Challenger squash tournament

Velavan Senthilkumar and Akanksha Salunkhe won the men's and women's titles in the PSA Challenger squash tournament in Australia. Velavan beat Joseph White 11-8, 11-9, 2-11, 11-3, while Akanksha won a battle of wits against Tanvi Khanna 9-11, 12-10, 8-11, 11-8, 13-11. Both had pulled through five matches with relative…

The Hindu · Aug 27, 2023