Joshna Chinappa and Veer Chotrani win Western India Squash titles
Joshna Chinappa and Veer Chotrani clinched the women’s and men’s singles titles at the 80th CCI Western India Squash Tournament in Mumbai. Chinappa staged a comeback to beat Sanya Vats, while Chotrani dominated Suraj Chand in a one-sided final
Mumbai: Top seeds Joshna Chinappa and Veer Chotrani emerged champions in the women’s and men’s categories respectively, clinching their titles in contrasting fashion at the final of the 80th CCI Western India Squash Tournament at the historic Cricket Club of India (CCI) courts on Sunday.
In the women’s final, 39-year-old Chinappa lived up to her top billing with a spirited come-from-behind victory over second seed Sanya Vats. After dropping the opening game, the seasoned campaigner raised her intensity to outlast Vats 7-11, 11-8, 11-8, 11-5. It was her fifth title at the CCI, having last won in 2007-08.
“I have been playing here at the CCI since I was 12 years old and have trained here regularly. Hence, winning here is very special. I feel proud of winning the title,” said Chinappa.
The men’s final was one-sided as Chotrani outclassed second seed Suraj Chand 11-9, 11-9, 11-2 to lift the crown. It marked his second triumph at the prestigious tournament, having previously won in the 2022–23 season.
“I have been practising at this venue since I was seven. The venue is special because of the history attached to it. It is great to be among the great names who have won the tournament,” said Chotrani.
Results:
Women’s Final: Joshna Chinappa (1) bt Sanya Vats (2) 7-11, 11-8, 11-8, 11-5
Men’s Final: Veer Chotrani (1) bt Suraj Chand 11-9, 11-9, 11-2
BU11 Final: Ved Sanganaria bt Avyyanveer Luthra 11-4, 14-16, 11-2, 11-5
BU13 Final: Dhairya Gogia bt Aaron Arambhan 11-5, 17-15, 11-5
BU15 Final: Vivaan Khanna bt Fareed Andrabi 5-11, 11-8, 11-7, 11-7
BU17 Final: Hridhaan Shah bt Saharsh Shahra 11-8, 11-1, 11-1
BU19 Final: Purav Rambhia bt Rahul Sanjay Balakrishnan 11-4, 11-4, 11-7
GU11 Final: Sameeksha Sugumar bt Naina Anand 11-1, 12-10, 11-9
GU13 Final: Riyaa Dalal bt Shanaya Roy 11-8, 11-9, 11-8
GU15 Final: Vasundhara Nangare bt Diva Parasrampuria 11-9, 7-11, 11-9, 11-1
GU17 Final: Riyansika Verma bt Fabiha Nafees 11-6, 15-13, 11-2
GU19 Final: Akanksha Gupta bt Aadya Budhia 3-11, 11-2, 15-13, 11-9
Masters & Other Finals: Arun Ravindranath (MO65), Ashun Bahl (MO60), Vishal Jhunjhunwala (MO55), Hemant Nadkarni (MO50), Amitpal Kohli (MO45), Arjun Agnihotri (MO40), Mahesh Kadam (MO35), Sheetal Sudhir (WO35), Anshul Goyal (Pro Coach), Amaay Mahajan (Mix U9).
