Mumbai to Host International PSA Squash Tournament Featuring 48 Players from 15 Nations

2026-07-19 07:49:59 Sports

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Mumbai, 26th June, 2026: HCL Group, a leading global conglomerate, in partnership with the Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI), will bring together 48 leading squash players from 15 countries for the next PSA level event at Juhu Jymkhana Club, Mumbai, from June 29th to July 3rd. The tournament will get underway with first-round matches from 12:00 PM on June 29, turning Mumbai into the centre of world-class squash action for five days.

The tournament will feature separate men's and women's PSA Challenger events, each carrying a prize purse of USD 15,000.

The HCL Squash Tour is a multi-city PSA Challenger Tour, certified by the Professional Squash Association (PSA), which provides players with opportunities to earn valuable world rankings. These tournaments also help Indian players with the opportunity to compete with some of the best squash talent on home turf.

Sundar Mahalingam, President- Strategy at HCL Group, said, “At HCL, our focus has been on creating a
sustainable pathway for Indian squash talent through international tournaments. Over the years, we have hosted PSA events across multiple cities, including Delhi-NCR, Chennai, Jaipur, and Mumbai, bringing world-class competition closer to Indian athletes. The Mumbai leg is another important step in that journey, enabling players to gain exposure against international opponents on home soil.”

Cyrus Poncha, Secretary General, Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI), said, "Having spent over
three decades as a player, coach and administrator in Indian squash, I have seen first-hand how exposure
to international competition can shape an athlete's development and confidence. The Mumbai Challenger provides our emerging players with a valuable opportunity to earn ranking points, test themselves against experienced international professionals from 15 nations, and gain the kind of competitive exposure that helps bridge the gap between junior success and sustained performance on
the professional circuit. We are grateful to HCL and SAI for their steadfast support in making this platform possible for India's next generation of squash talent."

In Mumbai, India’s top-seeded squash talents will participate, including Velavan Senthilkumar (Rank 50),
former Asian Games medalist Joshna Chinappa (Rank 71) and Tanvi Khanna (Rank 75). The event will
also showcase the country’s emerging talent, with leading junior players. The tournament will be
conducted under the latest World Squash Federation (WSF) rules, with Gymkhana Club, Mumbai, offering world-class facilities for both players and spectators. The event will culminate on July 3rd, 2026, with the finals and prize distribution ceremony, promising an exciting conclusion.

About HCL Group:

Founded in 1976 as one of India’s original IT garage start-ups, HCL Group is a pioneer of modern
computing with many firsts to its credit, including the introduction of the 8-bit microprocessor-based
computer in 1978, well before its global peers. Today, the HCL Group has a presence across varied
sectors that include technology, healthcare and talent management solutions and comprises three
companies – HCL Infosystems, HCLTech and HCL Healthcare. The conglomerate generates annual revenues of over US$14.7 billion with 227,000 employees operating across 60 countries.

About SRFI

The Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI) was formed to oversee the promotion and development
of the sport in India. The SRFI has more than 24 state associations and affiliated units with its headquarters in Chennai. The federation is affiliated to World Squash Federation / Asian Squash
Federation, Indian Olympic Association & recognized by Government of India. SRFI has been forging ahead with dynamic plans ensuring promotion, development, and performance of the sport at all levels.