Asian Championships: Joshna expects India to excel
After an intense session at the Indian Squash and Triathlon Academy in Chennai, Joshna Chinappa said she was looking forward to competing in the Asian team (men & women) championships in Kuala Lumpur. Seeded third in the
Championships, the World No. 12 squash player feels the Indian women’s team has a chance to return with a medal.
“It’s good that the event is happening in Malaysia, which has strict COVID-19 rules. They have found a way to have a bubble. We have a good chance to equal our seedings and am looking forward to representing India after a long time,” said the reigning Asian individual champion.
Joshna feels it could be anybody’s game. “I have to win my matches, and if the rest of the team can back me by winning theirs, anything is possible. With our attitude and outlook, we will play our best and take it one match at a time,” said Joshna.
The Indian men, on the other hand, are seeded top. The team will be looking to win the gold medal. “I think we have a good chance to win, but we have to play well to execute our plans to good effect,” said Ghosal, world-ranked 15. “Tough competition is expected from Malaysia, Hong Kong and Pakistan, too.”