World Squash Championships 2026: India’s campaign ends after Veer Chotrani loses to world No. 1 Mostafa Asal

India’s campaign at the World Squash Championships has ended after Veer Chotrani was knocked out in the second round in Giza, Egypt. World No. 45 Veer Chotrani lost 3-0 to world No. 1 and defending champion Mostafa Asal. The scoreline read 11-5, 11-2, and 11-4 in favour of the Egyptian.
 
Chotrani was the only Indian to reach the second round. He had earlier caused an upset by defeating compatriot and India’s top-ranked player Abhay Singh in a five-game thriller in the opening round. With these results, India’s campaign at the Championships concludes.