Indian sports wrap, July 3: Anahat among seven Indians guaranteed medals at Asian Junior Squash Championship
SQUASH
Indians guaranteed seven medals
The 32nd Asian Junior Individual Championship 2025 has seen stellar performances from Indian squash players, with seven advancing to the semifinals, guaranteeing at least seven medals for India. In the last two editions, Indians won four medals each.
Quarterfinal Results
Boys Under-19
Yusha N [9/16] (IND) lost to Renshi M [5/8] (JPN) 2-3 (10-12, 7-11, 11-6, 11-1, 2-11)
Boys Under-17
Nickhileswar [1] (MAS) beat Subhash C [5/8] (IND) 3-1 (11-9, 6-11, 11-5, 11-7)
Aryaveer Dewan [3/4] (IND) beat Erwin KC [5/8] (MAS) 3-1 (11-6, 11-2, 9-11, 11-7)
Shiven A [5/8] (IND) lost to Aqil MNBK [2] (MAS) 1-3 (9-11, 8-11, 11-7, 1-11)
Boys Under-15
Aryaman Singh (IND) beat Wong HK [3/4] (HKG) 3-0 (11-8, 11-7, 11-8)
Harshal R (IND) lost to Nauman Khan (PAK) 0-3 (6-11, 5-11, 7-11)
Boys Under-13
Abhyuday A [5/8] (IND) lost to Muhammad S (PAK) 0-3 (2-11, 8-11, 2-11)
Amarya Bajaj (IND) beat Hiroto M (JPN) 3-0 (11-8, 11-5, 11-9)
Ayaan Dhanuka (IND) beat Muhammad S [3/4] (MAS) 3-1 (8-11, 11-6, 11-4, 11-8)
Girls Under-19
Anahat S [1] (IND) beat Doyce L [5/8] (MAS) 3-0 (11-6, 11-3, 11-3)
Girls Under-17
Aradhya P [9/16] (IND) lost to Lo PYC [3/4] (HKG) 0-3 (8-11, 6-11, 6-11)
Anika Dubey [5/8] (IND) beat Chung YL [3/4] (HKG) 3-1 (11-8, 9-11, 11-7, 13-11)
Girls Under-15
Saanvi Kalanki (IND) beat Fabiha N (IND) 3-0 (11-6, 11-6, 11-2)
Aadya B [5/8] (IND) lost to Jinoreeka N [2] (MAS) 0-3 (6-11, 2-11, 2-11)
Girls Under-13
Divyanshi J [5/8] (IND) lost to Maisarah BKN [1] (MAS) 0-3 (2-11, 9-11, 8-11)
Anika K [5/8] (IND) lost to Mahnoor A [3/4] (PAK) 0-3 (6-11, 2-11, 3-11)
– Team Sportstar
ESPORTS
S8UL included in EWCF Club Partner Program, BGMI Invitation to EWC 2025, and broadcast on one of India’s leading streaming platforms
The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) announced a major expansion of its engagement with the Indian esports ecosystem. Key developments include a soon-to-be-announced strategic broadcast partnership with India’s leading streaming and digital services company, an official invitation of a Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) team to compete at the Esports World Cup 2025 (EWC), and the inclusion of premier Indian organization S8UL in the 2025 EWCF Club Partner Program.
– Team Sportstar
Saumya Raj, Samihan Kulkarni Oleed F and Kunal Bhaskar Qualify for BMPS 2025 Finals
Saumya Raj, Samihan Kulkarni Oleed F and Kunal Bhaskar, four athletes from the BGMI Rising Stars 2025 program, have qualified for the prestigious Battlegrounds Mobile India Pro Series (BMPS) Finals, to be held from July 4–6 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi. ation of BGMI stars.
With the nation’s top teams battling for a massive INR 4 crore prize pool, the BMPS Finals will serve as the ultimate proving ground for India’s next generation of BGMI stars.
– Team Sportstar
BOXING
Hitesh, Sakshi assure India two more medals at World Boxing Cup
Hitesh Gulia and Sakshi assured India of two more medals after securing the semifinal spots at the World Boxing Cup in Astana, Kazakhstan, on Thursday.
Hitesh, a gold medallist from the Brazil leg earlier this year, delivered a dominant 5:0 win over Kazakhstan’s Almaz Orozbekov in the men’s 70kg quarterfinal, ensuring another medal to his name.
In the women’s 54kg category, Sakshi put on a composed display to beat Brazil’s Tatiana Regina de Jesus Chagas via unanimous decision.
They thus joined guaranteed medallists Minakshi (48kg) and Pooja Rani (80kg), as well as Sanju (60kg), who confirmed a podium for herself on Wednesday after advancing to the semifinals.
Anamika (51kg) also remains in contention after reaching the quarters.
With several medals guaranteed and more boxers still in the mix, Team India’s campaign in Astana continues to build toward a strong finish ahead of the World Boxing Cup Finals in New Delhi.
– PTI