𝘚𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘥 𝘌𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘏𝘊𝘓 𝘚𝘲𝘶𝘢𝘴𝘩 𝘋𝘰𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱𝘴 𝘛𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘢’𝘴 𝘵𝘰𝘱 𝘚𝘲𝘶𝘢𝘴𝘩 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘳𝘴
- Abhay Singh and Velavan Senthilkumar won in the Men’s Doubles category
- Anahat Singh and Joshna Chinappa won in the Women’s Doubles category
- Abhay Singh and Anahat Singh won in the Mixed Doubles category
- ₹3,30,000 prize money awarded to winners
Chennai, May 23rd, 2025: HCL Group, a leading global conglomerate, in partnership with the Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI), Successfully concluded the second edition of the HCL Squash Doubles National Championship at the Indian Squash Academy, Chennai.The tournament was held from May 20 to May 23, 2025. This Championship was also a national selection event for the 2nd Asian Doubles Championships in Malaysia at the end of June.
Following the strong momentum built in the 2024 inaugural edition, the championship has quickly become a regular feature on India’s squash calendar. It aims to promote the doubles format and encourage wider participation in the sport across the country. The four-day tournament brought together India’s top squash players including Joshna Chinappa, Anahat Singh, Abhay Singh, and Velavan Senthilkumar.
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The winners were felicitated by the Chief Guest, Padma Shri Mr. V. Baskaran, a legendary field hockey player and former Indian coach. Also present were Rajat Chandolia, Associate Vice President & Head - Brand, HCL, and Cyrus Poncha, Secretary General, SRFI. All winners were awarded their trophies and a share of the total prize purse of ₹3.3 lakh during the closing ceremony.
Rajat Chandolia, AVP, Head of Brand, HCL Group, “HCL has championed the sport of squash for over seven years, and it’s rewarding to see Indian players making a mark globally. Our athletes brought home gold in both mixed and men’s doubles at last year’s Asian Doubles Championships, and the energy we witnessed during this tournament tells me we’re just getting started. At HCL, our goal is to empower talent, create opportunities, and elevate Indian squash to new heights.”
Mr. Cyrus Poncha, Secretary-General of the Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI), said: “The conclusion of the HCL Squash Doubles National Championships 2025 marks another important step in building India’s competitiveness in the international doubles format. The performances we’ve seen over the past few days have been both inspiring and encouraging. This tournament not only helps identify our top talent but also sharpens their readiness for the upcoming Asian Doubles Championships. Together with HCL, we remain committed to providing athletes the right environment and exposure to thrive on the global stage.”
The Championships 2025 concluded on a high note, setting the stage for a strong showing by Indian players on the continental stage later this year.
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