New Delhi, Dec. 17 -- Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya felicitated the historic World Cup winning Indian Squash team on Wednesday. The mixed team, comprising Joshna Chinappa, Abhay Singh, Velavan Senthilkumar and Anahat Singh, scripted history in Chennai last Saturday.

The win marked India's maiden Squash World Cup title, improving on their previous best finish of a bronze medal at the 2023 edition. India registered a 3-0 victory over top-seeded Hong Kong in the final of the tournament, and became only the fourth nation to win the Squash World Cup, joining an elite list featuring Australia, England and Egypt.

Congratulating the players, Dr. Mandaviya mentioned it was a "proud moment for Indian sport".

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