Proto Credit: The Hindu
India showcased a dominant display at the Asian Doubles Squash Championships 2025, being held in Kuala Lumpur, as three Indian pairs advanced to the finals across multiple categories. The achievement marks a historic feat and highlights India’s growing stature in the doubles format of squash.
Mixed Doubles Final: Anahat & Abhay to Face Malaysia
India’s top-seeded duo Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh booked their place in the mixed doubles final after a hard-fought semifinal victory over Malaysia’s Ainaa Amani and Syafiq Kamal. The match concluded with a scoreline of 11–8, 10–11, 11–5.
The Indian pair will now face another Malaysian team—Rachel Arnold and S. Sivasangari Chandaran—in the final. With a mix of youthful energy and sharp tactical awareness, Anahat and Abhay have proven themselves to be one of the strongest combinations in the tournament.
Men’s Doubles Final: Abhay & Velavan Set for Indo-Pak Clash
In the men’s doubles, defending champions Abhay Singh and Velavan Senthilkumar continued their impressive run, defeating the Hong Kong pairing of Wong Chi Him and Tang Ming Hong in straight games, 11–5, 11–9.
The final will see them take on Pakistan’s duo of Noor Zaman and Nasir Iqbal, setting the stage for a high-stakes Indo-Pakistan title clash. The Indian team is aiming for back-to-back titles and has looked in excellent form throughout the competition.
Women’s Doubles Final: Joshna & Anahat Into Title Match
In the women’s doubles, the second-seeded pair of Joshna Chinappa and Anahat Singh made it to the final after a convincing 11–7, 11–6 win over Hong Kong’s Kirstie Wong and Toby Tse.
They will face the top-seeded Malaysian team of Ainaa Amani and Xin Ying Yee in what promises to be a high-octane final. Joshna brings a wealth of experience, while Anahat adds youthful spark—making them a well-balanced team.
Bronze Playoff for Velavan & Joshna in Mixed Doubles
India’s other mixed doubles team, comprising Velavan Senthilkumar and Joshna Chinappa, fell short in the semifinals and will now play in the bronze medal match. Despite missing out on the final, their performance has contributed significantly to India’s overall medal tally.
Historic Moment for Indian Squash
This is the first time India has entered three finals at the Asian Doubles Squash Championships in a single edition. With one bronze playoff and three finals, India is poised to secure at least four medals from the tournament.
Fans and the squash fraternity have praised the performance, especially the seamless coordination between senior pros like Joshna and the new generation led by Anahat and Abhay. Their success also reflects the growing investment and focus on squash doubles formats in India.
Final Word
India’s presence in all three finals of the Asian Doubles Squash Championships is a clear sign of the country’s rising status in Asian squash. With finals in the mixed, men’s, and women’s categories, the athletes have a chance to script history and bring home multiple golds.
As the finals approach, expectations are high, and the performances so far suggest that Indian squash is on the cusp of a golden moment.
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