Chennai, February 2026: The Delhi leg of the HCL Squash Indian Tour concluded at the Shiv Nadar University, Delhi NCR campus, following five days of high-intensity international competition that brought together 48 elite squash players from eight countries. Organised by HCL Group in partnership with the Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI), with support from the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, the tournament saw players compete for crucial Professional Squash Association (PSA) world-ranking points.
The Delhi PSA tournament marked the sixth stop on the national circuit, following successful legs in Ahmedabad, Chennai, Jaipur, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, further reinforcing India’s growing stature as an emerging hub for international squash competition. Players from Egypt, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, Brunei, Malta, Iran, and India showcased exceptional skill and competitive intensity across both the men’s and women’s draws.
In the women’s final, Malak Fathy (EGY) emerged victorious after a hard-fought contest against Sehveetrraa Kumar (MAS), displaying resilience and tactical control in a closely contested match with a winning score 3-2: 11-6, 8-11, 8-11, 11-6, 11-5. In the men’s final, Abdullah Hafez (EGY) delivered a dominant performance to clinch the title, underlining the high competitive standards against Ravindu Laksiri (SRI) with an impressive score of 3-0: 11-6, 11-7, 11-6.
The PSA-registered tournament offered an equal prize purse of USD 6,000 in both the men’s and women’s categories, reinforcing HCL’s continued commitment to gender parity and professional excellence in sport.
Rajat Chandolia, AVP & Head, Brand and Strategy, HCL Group, said, “The Delhi leg of HCL Squash PSA Indian Tour once again demonstrated the growing depth and competitiveness of squash in India. We congratulate the winners and all participating players for an exceptional week of competition. At HCL, our focus remains on creating consistent, world-class competitive opportunities within India that allow our players to earn ranking points, compete against international talent, and prepare for the evolving demands of the global circuit as the sport moves towards its Olympic debut in Los Angeles 2028.”
Since 2016, the partnership between HCL and SRFI has delivered more than 40 professional tournaments, benefiting over 1,000 Indian players and contributing significantly to India’s rise on the global squash stage. The successful conclusion of the Delhi leg further strengthens the HCL Squash Indian Tour as a key pillar in India’s long-term squash development pathway.
