Mumbai, 24 February (H.S.): The JSW Indian Open 2026, elevating professional squash's rising stature in India, will unfold March 18-22 at Mumbai's iconic CCI-Brabourne Stadium, shifting from last year's triumphant Bombay Gymkhana venue.

PSA Copper Equalizer: $44,500 Prize Pots for Both Genders

PSA-recognized (top-10 2025 event), this Copper category showcase features women's defending champion Anahat Singh's title defense alongside India's elite—Ramit Tandon, Abhay Singh, Veer Chotrani, Velavan Senthilkumar, Joshna Chinappa—plus internationals Yahya Elnawasany, Hana Moataz, Mazen Hesham.

Olympic Countdown Accelerates Homegrown Ambition

JSW Sports CEO Divyanshu Singh hailed last edition's buzz ahead of squash's 2028 LA Olympics debut: Pivotal platforms deliver world-class competition domestically. Inspire Institute chair Manisha Malhotra: Key proving ground for emerging talent.

Squash Rackets Federation secretary Cyrus Poncha: Rapidly cornerstone of PSA calendar, boosting India's squash surge.Quarterfinals, semis, finals on arena-style full-glass courts promise immersive spectator thrills, cementing the event's global squash map prominence.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar