Squash World Cup 2023
The highly anticipated fourth edition of the Squash World Cup 2023, a thrilling mixed team competition, is set to captivate fans from June 13–17. The Express Avenue Mall in Chennai will once again host this prestigious event, following its successful staging of the tournament in 2011.
With the PSA World Tour finals scheduled in Cairo, Egypt, on June 20, some top players have made the difficult decision to prioritize their preparation for that event. Nevertheless, the Squash World Cup promises to showcase the immense talent of competitive players from around the globe. Also Read : India beats Korea 2-1 to lift maiden Women Junior Asia Cup
Intense Matches with a Twist
In an effort to enhance the excitement, each match will be played to the best-of-five games, each consisting of seven points, deviating from the traditional 11-point format. This new point system has drawn mixed reactions from players. While some, like India’s Saurav Ghosal and Joshna Chinappa, see it as a thrilling opportunity for both players to unleash their aggression, others, such as rising star Abhay Singh, find it a bit tricky to navigate. Regardless, this unique twist is bound to bring unpredictability and upsets to the competition, making every match a captivating spectacle for spectators.
Determining the Victors
In the event of a tie, there will be four matches, with each team’s top seeds battling for two points and the second seeds contending for one. However, if the tie persists, the team with the greater positive difference between games won and lost will emerge victorious. This exciting tiebreaker rule adds an additional layer of suspense, ensuring that teams give their all until the last point.
A Field of Competitors
Eight formidable teams, comprising Egypt, India, Hong Kong, Japan, South Africa, Malaysia, Australia, and Colombia, have assembled for this thrilling competition. These teams boast exceptional talent, with several players ranking within the top 100 worldwide. Egypt has earned the top seed, while India enters as the second seed. In Group B, India faces a formidable challenge from Japan, featuring the highly skilled Satomi Watanabe, ranked World No. 18 in the women’s section, as well as formidable players Ryunosuke Tsukue and Tomotake Endo in the men’s division.
