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HCL 14th Indian Junior Open 2024 Concludes, Showcasing Global Talent and Elevating India’s Young Squash Talent

May 27, 2024

  • More than 400 Players Competed in HCL Indian Junior Open
  • Showcasing Budding Talents and International Participation in Junior Squash
  • Anahat Singh won in the girls Under-19 category and Yuvraj

Indore 27thMay 2024:To enhance the squash ecosystem in India, HCL, a leading global conglomerate, along with the Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI), successfully concluded 14th Indian Junior Open in Indore. The juniors championship was held at the prestigious Daly College, Indore, from May 22 to May 27, showcasing exceptional talent and competitive spirit among junior players. It was organised on the side lines of HCL Squash Tour- Indore leg which concluded on May 26.

This tour, part of HCL’s Squash Podium Program, aims to provide Indian players an opportunity to compete against the world’s best on their home turf and improve their Asian ranking points.

The IJO 2024provided a unique platform for young players to compete against international talent, gaining experience and international ranking points.

Category Winners
Boys Under 11 Amarya Bajaj
Girls Under 11 Divyanshi Jain
Boys Under 13 ShreshtIyer
Girls Under 13 Goushika M
Boys Under 15 SavirSoor
Girls Under 15 Anika Dubey
Boys Under 17 Aryaveer Dewan
Girls Under 17 Unnati Tripathi
Boys Under 19 Yuvraj Wadhwani
Girls Under 19 Anahat Singh

Notes for the Editor

About HCL

Founded in 1976 as one of India’s original IT garage start-ups, HCL is a pioneer of modern computing with many firsts to its credit, including the introduction of the 8-bit microprocessor-based computer in 1978 well before its global peers. Today, the HCL enterprise has a presence across varied sectors that include technology, healthcare and talent management solutions and comprises three companies – HCL Infosystems, HCLTech and HCL Healthcare. The enterprise generates annual revenues of over US$ 13.3 billion with 227,481 employees operating across 60 countries. For further information, visit www.hcl.com .

About SRFI

The Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI) was formed to oversee the promotion and development of the sport in India. The SRFI has more than 24 state associations and affiliated units with its headquarters in Chennai. The federation is affiliated to the World Squash Federation / Asian Squash Federation, Indian Olympic Association & recognized by the Government of India. SRFI has been forging ahead with dynamic plans ensuring the promotion, development, and performance of the sport at all levels.

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On behalf of HCL:

Pooja Arora: pooja_sikka@hcl.com (98117 08711)

Alisha Bisherwal: Alisha.a@hcl.com (8447821231)