India’s premier squash doubles pair, Abhay Singh and Velavan Senthilkumar, continued their dominance on the continental stage by winning their third consecutive Asian Men’s Doubles Squash Championship. The top-seeded Indian duo successfully defended their title with a fighting comeback victory over Pakistan’s Nasir Iqbal and Noor Zaman, reaffirming their status as Asia’s most consistent men’s doubles partnership.
Match Summary
The championship clash tested the Indian pair early as they lost the opening game. However, Abhay and Velavan responded with calmness and aggression, taking control of the next two games to seal a 7-11, 11-7, 11-2 victory. Their tactical adjustments, precise shot-making, and strong teamwork proved decisive as they completed another successful title defence.
Final Score:
Abhay Singh / Velavan Senthilkumar (India) beat Nasir Iqbal / Noor Zaman (Pakistan)
7-11, 11-7, 11-2
Road to the Title
The Indian pair entered the tournament as defending champions and justified their top seeding with a series of commanding performances. In the knockout stage, they defeated Japan’s Naoki Hayashi and Ren Makino in the quarter-finals before overcoming Malaysia’s Sanjay Jeeva and Duncan Lee in the semi-finals to book another appearance in the title clash.
A Rare Hat-Trick of Continental Titles
Winning three successive Asian men’s doubles titles is a significant milestone in Indian squash. The latest triumph underlines the consistency and chemistry that Abhay and Velavan have built over the years. Their partnership has become one of the most successful in Indian squash, with the duo repeatedly delivering on the biggest stage in Asia.
The victory also adds further momentum to India’s preparations for upcoming international competitions, including major multi-sport events where the pair is expected to play a key role.
Indian Sport Continues Its Positive Run
The squash title was one of the biggest highlights of Indian sport on June 21. As athletes across different disciplines continue to produce impressive performances internationally, Abhay Singh and Velavan Senthilkumar’s latest achievement once again showcased India’s growing strength in squash.
Their latest success is more than just another gold medal—it is a statement of sustained excellence, proving that the Indian duo remains the benchmark in Asian men’s doubles squash.
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