Velavan Senthilkumar

October 1, 2026 5:12 PM

Asian Games 2026: India Men’s Squash Team Settle for Bronze After Semifinal Loss to Malaysia

India secured the bronze medal in the men’s team squash event at the Asian Games 2026 after going down 1-2 to Malaysia in the semifinal at the Nagoya Kinjo Futo Arena on Thursday. India’s Abhay Singh, who won the silver medal in the men’s singles event, lost 0-3 to Malaysia’s Ng Eain Yow in the opening match. Veer Chotrani then brought India back into the contest with a straight-games victory over Sanjay Jeeva. However, Velavan Senthilkumar was unable to complete the comeback as he los...

September 28, 2026 5:30 PM

Asian Games 2026: India beat South Korea 3-0 to enter men’s squash team quarterfinals

Defending champions India registered a comprehensive 3-0 win over South Korea in the men's squash team group stage at the 2026 Asian Games on Monday to top their group and advance to the quarterfinals. Velavan Senthilkumar got India off to a winning start, defeating South Korea's Na Jooyoung 11-6, 11-4, 11-7 in straight games. Velavan controlled the opening contest from the start, winning the first game 11-6 before extending India's advantage with an 11-4 victory in the second. He completed th...

September 28, 2026 12:25 PM

Asian Games: India sweep China 3-0 in men’s team squash opener

India made a winning start to their men's team squash campaign at the 2026 Asian Games, defeating China 3-0 in their opening pool-stage tie on Monday. Suraj Kumar Chand gave India an early lead with a 3-0 victory over Du Shaoqian. Chand won the three games 11-4, 11-2, 12-10. Veer Chotrani then extended India's advantage with another straight-game victory over Li Haizhen. Chotrani won 11-5, 11-5, 11-3 to put India in an unassailable position in the tie. Velavan Senthilkumar complet...

September 26, 2026 2:38 PM

Asian Games: President Murmu Hails India’s Medal-Winning Performances in Kabaddi, Squash, Shooting

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday congratulated India’s women’s kabaddi team, squash mixed doubles pair Joshna Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar, and shooters Tilottama Sen, Vidarsa Vinod Kochalumkal and Ashi Chouksey for their medal-winning performances at the Asian Games 2026. Hailing the Indian shooting trio for their silver medal in the women’s 50m rifle 3 positions team event, President Murmu highlighted the collective effort behind their podium finish. “Warmest congratulations...

September 25, 2026 4:25 PM

Asian Games 2026: Joshna-Senthilkumar, Anahat, Abhay lead Indian squash’s medal surge

Indian squash players assured themselves of three medals as Joshna Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar entered the mixed doubles semifinals, while Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh advanced to the last four in singles at the Asian Games in Nagoya on Friday. Joshna, playing in a record seventh Asian Games, and Senthilkumar began the winning spree with an 11-3, 11-5 victory over the Philippines' David Pelino and Jemyca Aribado in the mixed doubles quarterfinals. India's first ever junior world ...

December 14, 2025 10:47 AM

Squash World Cup: India knock out Egypt to reach maiden final

National champions Velavan Senthilkumar and Anahat Singh won their respective men's and women's singles, as India stunned two-time defending champions Egypt 3-0 and stormed into the final of the Squash World Cup 2025 at the Express Avenue Mall in Chennai on Saturday. While Senthilkumar won 3-0, Anahat had to fight tooth and nail to win 3-2 before Abhay Singh sealed victory with a 3-1 win, as India made history by reaching the final. Senthilkumar, 45th in the men’s rankings, fired India into ...