Strong field for squash nationals
New Delhi, Aug. 2 -- Top tier Indian squash players, including Anahat Singh (world No.54) and Asian Championships doubles bronze medallist Abhay Singh (world No.35) will highlight the senior national championships that will be held in the capital's Major Dhyanchand Stadium from August 23 to 28.
"National championships are coming to Delhi after a while. All top players have confirmed their participation," Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI) secretary general Cyrus Poncha said.
India's highest ranked professional Ramit Tandon (world No.32), Velavan Senthilkumar (world No.44), Veer Chotrani (world No. 56) will be major attractions in the men's field while Anahat will head the women's draw. Multiple-time national champion Joshna Chinappa, national runner-up Akanksha Salunkhe and double Asian Games medallist (team) Tanvi Khanna have also confirmed participation.
SRFI also announced a revamped India Squash Tour in partnership with HCL. While Tandon, Chotrani and Abhay will skip the Challenger level event, Anahat is likely to play in at least one.
The Tour was held in Kolkata, Indore and Chennai last year. This year, it will move to five new cities - Jaipur, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, and Delhi - while retaining Chennai in its roster.
There will be three $6,000, two $9,000 and one $15,000 events each for men and women in this year's calendar. Kicking off in Jaipur on August 4, the Tour will end in Delhi next February.
"The objective of the expansion is to give Indian players an opportunity to earn world ranking points," Poncha said....
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