Indian squash achieved a historic milestone with back-to-back top-eight finishes in the World Team Squash Championships, marking the nation’s best-ever performance at the global level.
In 2012, the Indian women’s team made headlines by reaching the quarter-finals of the Women’s World Team Championships for the first time. With a stellar line-up featuring Joshna Chinappa, Dipika Pallikal, and Anaka Alankamony, the team demonstrated world-class form and tactical brilliance against top-ranked nations. Their breakthrough performance announced India’s arrival on the global squash scene.
Building on that momentum, the Indian men’s team, led by Saurav Ghosal, followed suit in June 2013, making a second consecutive quarter-final appearance at the Men’s World Team Championships. The team, which included Harinder Pal Sandhu, Mahesh Mangaonkar, and Ramit Tandon, showcased consistency and resilience to secure India’s place among the top squash-playing nations.
These quarter-final finishes in 2012 and 2013 remain India’s best results in the history of the World Team Championships, underlining the country’s steady rise in international squash. The achievements are a testament to improved coaching, infrastructure, and the growing pool of talent representing India on the world stage.
