The World Junior Squash championships are the official junior tournament in the game of squash conducted by the World Squash Federation (WSF). Entry is open to individuals aged 19 and below. Since its inception the world juniors has been held biennially with the junior men (individual and team) held one year, junior women (individual and team) the following year. The men’s team event was held unofficially from 1973 to 1979.
An Overview of the News
- 2023 Squash World Cup to be held in Chennai till June 17.
- The games were formally inaugurated by Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Udhayanidhi Stalin at Express Avenue Mall.
- Notable players who have participated in the tournament include Joshna Chinappa, Saurabh Ghosal, Abhay Singh, Khanna and Jessica Turnbull.
- On the first day of the championship, India will play against Hong Kong and China in Pool B matches.
- In Pool A, Egypt will face Australia and Malaysia will take on Colombo.
- Tournament Chairperson – Jenna Woolridge
- Indian coach – Chris Walker
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About Tamil Nadu
- The state was formed on 26 January 1950 but its boundaries were redrawn on 14 January 1969.
- It is situated at the mouth of the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean.
- Tamil Nadu is the largest producer of bananas and flowers, second largest producer of mangoes, rubber, groundnut, coconut and third largest producer of coffee.
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Chennai to Host Squash World Cup,Chennai to Host Squash World Cup
