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India’s No. 5 squash player Suraj Chand has been selected for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The Somaiya Vidyavihar University student will compete in Mixed Doubles Squash after qualifying through national trials. Ranked World No. 126 by PSA, Suraj has won four PSA Challenger Tour titles and recently reached the Asian Mixed Doubles Squash Championship quarter-finals.

Mumbai, 15th July, 2026: Suraj Chand, India’s No 5th Squash Player, has been selected to represent India at the 2026 Asian Games, in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Ranked World No. 126 in the Professional Squash Association (PSA) rankings, he will compete in Mixed Doubles Squash event after securing his place through the national selection trials held in Chennai.

Suraj, a student at the Dr Shantilal K. Somaiya School of Commerce and Business Studies at Somaiya Vidyavihar University, has progressively established himself as one of India's premier squash players. He recently represented India at the Asian Mixed Doubles Squash Championship in Malaysia, where he and his partner, Rahul Bhatia, delivered a commendable performance, reaching the quarter-finals. This achievement further solidified Suraj's qualifications for the upcoming Asian Games.

Earlier this year, Suraj emerged victorious at the HCL PSA Indian Tour in Chennai, winning the title without conceding a single game. This marked his fourth PSA Challenger Tour title. He was also part of the first Indian team to win bronze at the 2024 FISU World University Squash Championship and has consistently represented India in significant international competitions.

Suraj Chand expressed his sentiments, stating, "It is a moment of immense pride and a significant milestone in my career to represent India at the Asian Games. Reaching this point has required years of dedicated training, competition, and unwavering effort. I extend my gratitude to my coaches, the Somaiya Sports Academy, and everyone who has supported me throughout this journey. I am eager to compete for India and give my utmost at the Asian Games."