Veer Chotrani in World Squash Championships 2026: India’s challenge in the World Squash Championship is over. Vir Chotrani suffered a defeat against Egypt’s World No. 1 and defending champion Mustafa Assal in the men’s second round at the Golf Central Palm Hills.
World number 45 Chotrani had to face defeat against Mustafa by 5-11, 2-11, 4-11. Compatriots Abhay Singh, Ramit Tandon and Velavan Senthilkumar had to face defeat in the first round. The journey of the Indian team has ended with the defeat of Chotrani.
Veer played his best game – PCA
Asal told the PCA Tour website, “Veer and I have played together a lot in the past, and I am happy to see him here; He is playing his best squash. We have played against each other a lot before at the junior level. We have also faced each other in the World Juniors. We always train together in New York. Veer is one of those players who can give you a fight at any time, so I am very happy to get the win. I’m glad Jimbo is here with me, as well as Haitham Iffat and my uncle. This is the biggest tournament of the year, and we are taking it match by match. I’m ready for the next match.”
India’s campaign in the World Championship held in Chicago last year also ended in the second round itself. India has not yet won any medal in singles events in the World Squash Championship. On the other hand, No. 2 seed and 2019 World Championship runner-up Paul Cole has also advanced; He defeated Baptiste Masotti of France 11-1, 11-7, 11-9 in straight games and will face Nathan Lake in the next round.
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England’s Nathan Lake has returned to this stage of the tournament for the first time since 2023; He defeated Muhammad Ashab Irfan 11-3, 14-12, 12-10. World No. 21 Karim El Torky of Egypt also reached the third round with an 11-7, 11-5, 11-7 win over No. 6 seed Victor Crowne.
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