Mumbai, June 26: HCL Group, a 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.