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Local idol Suraj Kumar Chand and Spain’s Marta Dominguez Fernandez crowned in Mumbai

7 August 2026
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The home crowd went crazy as India’s Suraj Kumar Chand clinched the men’s singles title after defeating Hungary’s Benedek Takacs in a thrilling five-game final. Marta Dominguez Fernandez produced a composed and clinical display to defeat Hong Kong China’s Ching Hei Fung 3-0

The Mumbai 2026 FISU World University Championship Squash’s singles tournament couldn’t have ended with a higher high. As the team’s event will now take place, the venue is still recovering from the incredibly passionnate atmosphere in which the men’s final was held.

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The men’s final delivered everything a championship match promised. Representing both India and Somaiya Vidyavihar University Suraj faced Hungary’s Benedek Takacs in an absorbing contest that swung from one player to the other, with both finalists locked at two games apiece after four fiercely contested games.

With the home crowd firmly behind him, Suraj produced his best squash of the match in the decider, racing to an 11-4 victory to seal a 3-2 triumph, sparking jubilant celebrations across the venue.

Suraj reached the final after staging a remarkable comeback victory over France’s Joshua Jacques-Phinera in the semi-finals, demonstrating resilience and determination throughout the tournament.

Reflecting on his victory, Suraj Kumar Chand said, “Benedek is an exceptional player, and I knew it would be a tough final. This is one of the most memorable matches of my career. Winning on home courts, with so much support behind me, is a dream come true. I’m grateful to everyone who believed in me and supported me throughout this journey.”

The final victory marked a major achievement for Indian university squash, with Suraj becoming the men’s singles champion on home soil. Takacs settled for the silver medal, earning Hungary its first international squash medal in two decades.

A world title on her father’s birthday

In the women’s final, Spain’s Marta Dominguez Fernandez produced a composed and clinical display to defeat Hong Kong China’s Ching Hei Fung 3-0, adding the women’s singles gold medal to Spain’s growing success in international university squash. The victory carried added emotional significance as Marta celebrated her championship title on her father’s birthday.

The conclusion of the singles competition marks another successful chapter in the 2026 FISU World University Championship Squash, which has welcomed student-athletes from 14 nations and regions for four days of elite competition.

The medals

Men’s singles

  • Gold: Suraj Kumar Chand (IND)
  • Silver: Benedek Takacs (HUN)
  • Bronze: Joshua Jacques-Phinera (FRA)
  • Bronze: Om Semwal (IND)

Women’s singles

  • Gold: Marta Dominguez Fernandez (ESP)
  • Silver: Ching Hei Fung (HKG)
  • Bronze: Po Yui Kirstie Wong (HKG)
  • Bronze: Noa Romero Blazquez (ESP)

The programme

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