World Cup mixed team event

Second seed India, comprising Abhay Singh, Velavan Senthilkumar, Anahat Singh and Joshna Chinappa, will hope for an improved efficiency from the bronze it gained within the earlier version in 2023, within the SDAT Squash World Cup combined group occasion to be held at Categorical Avenue Mall and Indian Squash Academy courts right here from December 9 to 14.

Talking on the unveiling operate of the Indian group jersey and event brand on Tuesday, 19-time Nationwide singles champion Joshna Chinappa stated the World Cup is an enormous event for the Indian group and it’ll put its finest foot ahead.

“The World Cup is all the time there behind my thoughts. You need to convey your finest and play properly. We’ve an exquisite group with Abhay, Velavan and Anahat, who’re in all probability enjoying a number of the finest squash of their lives. I feel it’s going to be an excellent event. There’s going to be plenty of robust matches and, hopefully, we will actually do our greatest,” she stated.

Defending champion Egypt has chosen to ship a second-string group and is seeded fifth. Hong Kong is the highest seed whereas Malaysia and Japan are seeded third and fourth respectively.

Atulya Misra, Extra Chief Secretary, Authorities of Tamil Nadu stated with Indian Squash Academy finishing 25 years, it’s only becoming that the World Cup has come to Chennai.

Cyrus Poncha, Secretary, Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI), hoped India will convey dwelling the gold.

“Might the Indian group play with confidence and delight and produce dwelling the gold medal for the primary time,” he stated. N. Ramachandran, SRFI patron and life-president, and J. Meghanatha Reddy, Member-Secretary, Sports activities Growth Authority of Tamil Nadu, have been additionally current.

The swimming pools: A: Hong Kong, South Africa, South Korea; B: India, Brazil, Switzerland; C: Malaysia, Australia, Poland; D: Japan, Egypt, Iran. The highest two from every pool will make the quarterfinals.