Abhay Singh (squash player)
| Full name | Abhay Singh |
|---|---|
| Country |  India |
| Born | 3 September 1998 Chennai, India |
| Residence | Chennai, India |
| Education | Guru Nanak College, Velachery, Chennai |
| Height | 6 ft (183 cm) |
| Weight | 75 kg (165 lb) |
| Turned pro | 2017 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Coached by |
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| Racquet used | Head |
| Men's singles | |
| Highest ranking | 54 (November 2024) |
| Current ranking | 54 (Nov 2024) |
| Clubs | Pontefract (2018–present) |
| Title(s) | 10 |
| Tour final(s) | 14 |
Medal record | |
| PSA profile | |
| Updated on October 2024. | |
Abhay Singh (born 3 September 1998) is an Indian squash player.[1] He's an Asian Games gold and bronze medalist and a triple gold medalist at the Asian Championships. Singh is also a silver and bronze medalist at the South Asian Games. As of November 2024, he is ranked 54th in the world.[2]
He has competed in over 45 tournaments of the professional squash world tour.[3] He is a former India and Asia number 1 in the boys U19 category and reached the quarter-finals of the World Championship. Singh has also competed at the Premier Squash League.[4]
Career
Singh has been coached by notable former squash players James Willstrop, Harinder Pal Sandhu, David Campion, Malcolm Willstrop, and Baskar Balamurugan.[5]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | ASF Awards | Outstanding Team Men | Won | [6] |
| Times of India Sports Awards | Male Squash Player of the Year | Nominated | [7] |
See also
References
- ^ "Abhay Singh - Professional Squash Association". psaworldtour.com.
- ^ "Squash Info - Abhay Singh", www.squashinfo.com
- ^ "Abhay Singh - Professional Squash Association". psaworldtour.com.
- ^ "PSL Final : Tradition@RAC beat Pontefract". thesquashsite.com. 1 June 2019. Retrieved 27 September 2020.
- ^ "Interview with Abhay Singh: On squash being part of LA 2028, support for younger athletes and his personal goals". The Indian Express. 22 August 2024. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
- ^ "ASF Awards". Asian Squash Federation. Retrieved 9 November 2024.
- ^ "TOISA 2023 Nominees: Squash stars in the fray for top honours". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
External links
- Abhay Singh at the Professional Squash Association
- Abhay Singh at Squash Info
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- Asian Games medalists in squash
- Asian Games gold medalists for India
- Asian Games bronze medalists for India
- Squash players at the 2022 Asian Games
- Medalists at the 2022 Asian Games
- South Asian Games silver medalists for India
- South Asian Games bronze medalists for India
- South Asian Games medalists in squash
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