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CHENNAI: "IT was not a game of squash, it was a psychological war." This was Abhay Singh's candid confession about the gruelling men's doubles final against the Pakistani duo of Noor Zaman and Nasir Iqbal. He was partnering Velavan Senthilkumar and won the match 9-11, 11-5, 11-5. On Thursday (June 26), India made history by winning all three events at the 2nd Asian squash doubles championships in Malaysia. Abhay, who won two of the events (men's doubles and mixed doubles), spoke about the challenges and what the wins mean to India. The men's final against Pakistani pair was a see-saw battle. Abhay and Velavan got momentum on their side in the second set after losing the first. "It was just down to who was more mentally strong and patient," he told this daily. "In the hour-mark, I spoke to Velavan and we both decided that we can keep going for another 60 minutes if we wanted. I think that was the right call to take because we knew that over time both the Pakistan boys will fold. I knew we were both mentally stronger as a team and physically stronger as well." After playing the men's doubles final, which lasted for 88 minutes, Abhay turned up to the mixed final pairing up with teen sensation Anahat Singh. He had to make do with a 15-minute break before facing the Malaysian pair of Ameeshenraj Chandran and Rachel Arnold. "After that final, the whole team was worried about how I was going to come back. I quickly ran for a cold shower, had a few bananas and had a lot of electrolytes. The main concern was not to cramp," he said.
CHENNAI: After bagging bronze in the previous edition two years ago, India climbed two steps up on Sunday. Toppling top seeds Hong Kong 3-0, India claimed their maiden Squash World Cup in front of a lively gathering at the Express Avenue Mall here. Egypt and Japan shared the bronze medal.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!In the tournament's first all-Asian final, the city's own squash icon Joshna Chinappa set the ball rolling for the hosts, handing India a good start with a 3-1 win over Ka Yi Lee (7-3, 2-7, 7-5, 7-1). Despite not getting game time in the semifinal ...Read More >
NEW DELHI : The idiom advising one not to compare apples and oranges is a cliché -- a figurative expression that a fruit lover can safely ignore. But anyone with an interest in the origin, spread, popularity, and market dynamics of a fruit or a vegetable can and must draw comparisons. In that spirit of enquiry, one may compare apples and mangoes, more so as they appear to be headed in different directions. Apples are vying for eternal glory, while mangoes are in tatters. Sample these numbers: In 2024-25, India's mango exports, including fresh fruit and pulp, were valued at just ₹1,150 crore. ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): India's squash stars, Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh secured the top awards, the Asian Squash Federation (ASF) Player of the Year honour in men's and women's categories in the ASF Awards 2025 on Tuesday. Anahat, the world number 20th in senior women's singles rankings, secured the ASF Girls' Player of the Year award, known as the 'Hassan Musa award', following some top performances last year, as per Olympics.com. Also Read | Impact Subs in Today's IPL Match for Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans. Anahat, 18, emerged as one of the brightest young Indian stars in ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu on Monday congratulated the Indian Squash team for winning the maiden Squash World Cup. The President hailed the Indian side for defeating the top-seeded team, Hong Kong, in the final and winning the semifinal against Egypt, which had won the Cup twice in recent years. "Heartiest congratulations to India's squash team which won the Squash World Cup for the first time. The team, comprising women and men, has done India proud with its superlative performance, defeating the top-seeded team Hong Kong in the final and winning the semif ...Read More >
Chennai: Chief minister M K Stalin on Monday presented cheques and felicitated state athletes who won at the 7th Carrom World Cup held in the Maldives. At an event in Chennai, he congratulated medal winners Keerthana, Kasima, and Mithra, and announced incentives totalling 1.90 crore.He also met and congratulated the winners of the SDAT Squash World Cup 2025 held in Chennai, including Indian players Joshna Chinappa, Abhay Singh, Anahat Singh, and Velavan Senthilkumar. Tamil Nadu Sports Development Authority was lauded for getting the Best State Promoting Sports Development award. Stalin reitera ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya felicitated the historic World Cup-winning Indian Squash team on Wednesday. The mixed team, comprising Joshna Chinappa, Abhay Singh, Velavan Senthilkumar and Anahat Singh, scripted history in Chennai last Saturday. The win marked India's maiden Squash World Cup title, improving on their previous best finish of a bronze medal at the 2023 edition. India registered a 3-0 victory over top-seeded Hong Kong in the final of the tournament, and became only the fourth nation to win the Squash World Cu ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 14: Medulla Communications Pvt. Ltd., one of the world's most awarded healthcare-specialist advertising agencies, has announced the launch of its new hub in Singapore. With over 15 years of experience in solving complex healthcare challenges, Medulla is now looking to create a super-specialist category as the first digital healthcare advertising agency in Asia. New Hub to Deliver Scalable, Specialist Healthcare Marketing Solutions Across APAC. Also Read | New Cheque Clearing System: Banks To Clear Cheques Within Few Hours Starting October 4, Announces RBI. ...Read More >
DP World has announced an extension of its Carbon Inset Programme after successfully registering more than 150,000 import containers since its inception in January. The programme, which commenced on 1 January 2025, is claimed to be the first initiative of its kind globally, providing cargo owners with 50kg CO2e of carbon credits for each loaded import container processed through DP World's UK terminals. This initiative aims to assist companies in addressing Scope 3 emissions within their supply ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (PTI) Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday felicitated the historic World Cup-winning Indian squash team, and said the historic title is "great moment of pride" for the country's sports sector. Mandaviya felicitated the mixed team comprising Joshna Chinappa, Abhay Singh, Velavan Senthilkumar and Anahat Singh, which scripted history in Chennai last Saturday by winning India's maiden squash World Cup title, improving on their previous best finish -- a bronze medal at the 2023 edition.. India registered a 3-0 victory over top-seeded Hong Kong in the final of the tour ...Read More >
Chennai, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI), supported by the Sports Authority of India (SAI), will host a World Squash Officiating (WSO) Refereeing Course from March 31 to April 4, 2026, at the Indian Squash Academy in Chennai. Approximately 25 of India's top referees will attend the workshop. This group features officials currently officiating at national championships and PSA tournaments in India, as well as promising referees recognised by SRFI for potential advancement within the World Squash Officiating pathway. Participants were selected based on w ...Read More >
Saturday, 28 June 2025 () India is set to maintain strong economic growth, surpassing G7 nations. This growth is driven by domestic demand and favorable demographics. India's share in global GDP is increasing. Merchandise trade with G7 countries has grown significantly. India is leading global initiatives in clean energy and digital governance. Strategic cooperation with G7 nations will shape future growth. ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian squash team for creating history and winning their maiden Squash World Cup. PM Modi commended the Indian players Joshna Chinnappa, Abhay Singh, Velavan Senthil Kumar and Anahat Singh for their dedication and determination and said the team has made the entire nation proud. India defeated top-seeded Hong Kong by 3-0 in Chennai on Sunday to clinch their maiden World Cup title. This victory highlighted a significant leap for India in the Squash World Cup, surpassing their previous best of a bronze medal ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) India's most valuable company Reliance Industries on Friday reported its highest-ever quarterly profit of Rs 26,994 crore for the April-June quarter, reflecting a growth of 78.3 per cent over the year-ago period, driven by consumer businesses and investment sales. The oil-to-retail-to-telecom conglomerate's consolidated net profit attributable to owners of the company stood at Rs 26,994 crore, or Rs 19.95 per share, in April-June 2025 compared to Rs 15,138 crore earnings in the year-ago period, according to an exchange filing. The net profit was also 39 per cent highe ...Read More >
The title win will surely be good news for Indian squash as the sport is set to make its Olympic debut at Los Angeles 2028. India scripted history, clinching its maiden Squash World Cup title to become the first Asian country to achieve the feat after overwhelming Hong Kong 3-0 in the summit clash on Sunday. The historic win at the Express Avenue Mall marked an improvement on India's previous best finish of a bronze medal at the 2023 edition. The title win will surely be good news for Indian s ...Read More >
ahmedabad, India - A preliminary report into the tragic crash of Air India flight AI171 has revealed that all crew members were deemed fit to operate the flight after being breathalysed upon arrival at Ahmedabad airport. The inquiry is now intensely focused on retrieved engine components, with investigators identifying "components of interest for further examinations." The aircraft,en route to Ahmedabad,began losing altitude before crossing the airport perimeter wall. While no significant bird activity was reported near the flight path, the exact cause of the sudden descent remains under ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday presented incentive cheques to women players from Tamil Nadu who won medals at the 7th Carrom World Cup held in the Maldives, and congratulated them for their achievements. At a function at the Secretariat, the Chief Minister handed over cheques to Keerthana and Kasima, who were among the medallists at the World Cup held from December 2 to 6. The State government had earlier announced incentives of Rs 1 crore for Keerthana, Rs 50 lakh for Kasima and Rs 40 lakh for Mithra, totalling Rs 1.90 crore. Stalin urged the players to continue their winning s ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian squash team for creating history and winning their maiden Squash World Cup. PM Modi commended the Indian players Joshna Chinnappa, Abhay Singh, Velavan Senthil Kumar and Anahat Singh for their dedication and determination and said the team has made the entire nation proud. India defeated top-seeded Hong Kong by 3-0 in Chennai on Sunday to clinch their maiden World Cup title. This victory highlighted a significant leap for India in the Squash World Cup, surpassing their previous best of a bronze medal in the 2023 edition. PM Mo ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated Team India on winning their maiden Squash World Cup and noted that the win in the finals will become an inspiration for the coming generations. India secured their first-ever World Cup title by defeating top-seeded Hong Kong 3-0 in Chennai on Sunday. This triumph marked a major milestone for India in the Squash World Cup, surpassing their previous best of a bronze medal in the 2023 edition. "Congratulations to Team India on winning the first-ever Squash World Cup, scripting a glorious history for the nation. The disp ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): India's squash stars, Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh secured the top awards, the Asian Squash Federation (ASF) Player of the Year honour in men's and women's categories in the ASF Awards 2025 on Tuesday. Anahat, the world number 20th in senior women's singles rankings, secured the ASF Girls' Player of the Year award, known as the 'Hassan Musa award', following some top performances last year, as per Olympics.com. Anahat, 18, emerged as one of the brightest young Indian stars in the sport, with the bronze medal at World Junior Championships in Cairo and was al ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], April 7 (ANI): Three young Indian squash players, Anika Dubey from Pune, Akanksha Gupta from Thane, and Vasundhara Nangare from Kalamb, have successfully cleared the SRFI Selection Round for the 33rd Asian Junior Individual Squash Championships, scheduled to be held in Panzhihua, China, in May 2026. According to a release, the trio was selected under the Kanga Kids programme by Chance2Sports. Also Read | Impact Subs in Today's IPL Match for Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians. Vasundhara Nangare, who hails from Kalamb in Ahmednagar district, had no prior competit ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated the Indian team on winning the first-ever Squash World Cup, saying the victory will boost the sport's popularity among the youth. Hosts India were crowned Squash World Cup champions after routing top seeds Hong Kong on home turf at Express Avenue Mall in Chennai on Sunday. "Congratulations to the Indian Squash Team for creating history and winning their first-ever World Cup title at SDAT Squash World Cup 2025!" PM Modi shared on X. "Joshna Chinnappa, Abhay Singh, Velavan Senthil Kumar and Anahat Singh ha ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) President Droupadi Murmu on Monday congratulated the Indian team for their historic victory in the first-ever Squash World Cup, stating that they have 'done India proud. Hosts India were crowned Squash World Cup champions after defeating top seeds Hong Kong-China on their home turf at Express Avenue Mall in Chennai on Sunday. "Heartiest congratulations to India's squash team, which won the Squash World Cup for the first time. The team, comprising women and men, has done India proud with its superlative performance, defeating the top-seeded team, Hong Kong, i ...Read More >
KUALA LUMPUR: India created history at the 2nd Asian Doubles Squash Championships with a clean sweep of all three gold medals, in Men's Doubles, Women's Doubles, and Mixed Doubles, a feat never before achieved by the country in any Asian or World doubles squash event. The highlight of the day came in the Men's Doubles final, where Abhay Singh and Velavan Senthilkumar overcame fierce rivals Noor Zaman and Nasir Iqbal of Pakistan in a tense three-game thriller. After dropping the first game 9-11, the Indian pair roared back with sharp length, disciplined play, and excellent court coverage to t ...Read More >
Hyderabad: International Asteroid Day (IAD) is observed on June 30 every year to raise public awareness of asteroids and the importance of defending Earth against potential threats from the asteroid belts. This day has been sanctioned by the United Nations. Asteroids are small, rocky objects that orbit the sun. Even though these rocky remnants are the leftovers from the formation of our solar system that occurred about 4.6 billion years ago, they still orbit around the sun like planets. There are lots of asteroids in our solar system, and most of them live in the main asteroid belt, which is ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) Alia Bhatt is taking her fitness game to a new level, and it seems she has found a new passion -- padel! The actress, of late, has been spotted enjoying the fast-growing racket sport with great enthusiasm. On Friday, Alia posted a video of her where she is seen showing her prowess in the padel sport. Alongside the clip, the 'Raazi' actress wrote, "Some arguments were had over my padel obsession... #hardfacts." Dressed in sports athleisure, Alia is seen enjoying the new padel, which is the racket sport that's a mix of tennis and squash. She also added 'Apna Time ...Read More >
ndia swept all the three titles -- men's, women's and mixed events -- in the second Asian Squash Doubles Championships. (Image: X/@India_AllSports) New Delhi: In a remarkable achievement, India swept all three titles - men's, women's and mixed events - in the second Asian Squash Doubles Championships after beating their respective rivals in the finals here on Thursday. The top-seeded men's pair of Abhay Singh and Velavan Senthilkumar lost the first set but made a comeback to beat their Pakistani opponents, Noor Zaman and Nasir Iqbal, 2-1 (9-11, 11-5, 11-5) in the summit clash that lasted 88 ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's Abhay Singh went down in a five-game thriller to Egyptian world No. 15 Fares Dessouky in the Round of 16 at the Qatar Classic squash, a USD 231,500 PSA Platinum event being played in Doha, Qatar, on Monday. World No. 35 Abhay, who stunned former world champion and current world No. 5 Karim Gawad of Egypt in the previous round, took the lead twice against Dessouky before the Egyptian clawed back to win 11-13, 11-5, 9-11, 11-3, 11-3 in 66 minutes. Abhay, 27, a multiple Asian Games medallist, will next play in a PSA Bronze event in New York from October 5 ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated Team India on winning their maiden Squash World Cup and noted that the win in the finals will become an inspiration for the coming generations. India secured their first-ever World Cup title by defeating top-seeded Hong Kong 3-0 in Chennai on Sunday. This triumph marked a major milestone for India in the Squash World Cup, surpassing their previous best of a bronze medal in the 2023 edition. Also Read | India Defeat South Africa By 7 Wickets in 3rd T20I 2025; Bowlers, Abhishek Sharma Help Hosts Secure 2-1 Lead in Five ...Read More >