Aug 12, 2025
Multinational participation and rising Indian performances mark a successful Jaipur leg of the HCL Squash Indian Tour
Jaipur, 08th August 2025: The Jaipur leg of the HCL Squash Indian Tour 1 concluded today at the Rajasthan Squash Academy, Sawai Man Singh Stadium, marking another successful milestone in the collaborative effort between HCL and the Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI) to strengthen India’s squash ecosystem.
Organised by HCL, a leading global conglomerate, in partnership with SRFI, the tournament brought together over 50 professional squash players from 10 countries – including Egypt, Japan, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Canada, China, Kuwait, South Korea, and India – turning Jaipur into a hub of high-octane squash action over the past week.
n a thrilling culmination to the tour leg, Nour Khafagy (EGY), with a score of 11-3, 5-11, 11-5, 12-10 clinched the Women’s Championship, while Yassin Shohdy (EGY) with a score of 11-5, 11-7, 11-3 emerged victorious in the Men’s Final. Both finals featured gripping rallies and world-class athleticism, thrilling a vibrant audience of sports enthusiasts and dignitaries in attendance.
This PSA-registered event, carrying a prize purse of USD 9,000 each for men and women category, offered Indian players a rare and valuable opportunity to earn Professional Squash Association (PSA) ranking points on home soil – a crucial step in raising the competitive bar for Indian squash.
Rajat Chandolia, AVP & Head of Brand, HCL Group said “With every new city and tournament, the HCL Squash Indian Tour reaffirms our commitment to nurturing the squash ecosystem in India. The energy in Jaipur and the quality of matches we witnessed reflect the rising momentum of the sport in the country. Congratulations to all players, and especially to our champions today.”
Surbhi Misra, Vice President, Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI) said “The Jaipur leg has truly showcased the depth of emerging talent and the rapidly improving standards of Indian squash. Initiatives like the HCL Squash Indian Tour are vital, offering players international exposure and opportunities to gain critical ranking points at home.”
The HCL Squash Tour, launched in 2019, continues to build a strong domestic circuit in India by hosting PSA-registered tournaments across the country. Through this initiative, HCL and SRFI aim to provide Indian athletes with international-standard platforms while deepening the sport’s presence and popularity nationwide.
About HCL
Founded in 1976 as one of India’s original IT garage start-ups, HCL Group 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 Group 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$14 billion with 223,000 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 World Squash Federation / Asian Squash Federation, Indian Olympic Association & recognized by Government of India. SRFI has been forging ahead with dynamic plans ensuring promotion, development, and performance of the sport at all levels.
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