Dear Member Nations,

With squash making its debut at AIMAG, we firmly believe that the new platform will provide a unique opportunity for top squash players across Asia to showcase their talent and compete at the highest level. Additionally, this milestone will further promote our sport, attracting more individuals to participate in and support squash. 

Stay tuned for more details about the Games, which would be announced later this year. We look forward to welcome your athletes to this historic edition of AIMAG for Squash!

In a remarkable display of talent and teamwork, the Korean boys’ team has made history by clinching their first-ever team title at the “22nd South China Group Asian Junior Team Championship 2025” held in Hong Kong last Sunday. This victory marks a significant milestone for Korean squash and sets a new standard for future generations.

In the girls’ division, Team Hong Kong, China has reignited its legacy by securing the championship after a 14-year hiatus, triumphing over Malaysia, who had dominated the finals in the last five editions. This win is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the athletes and the support of their coaching team.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to silver medalists boy’s and girl’s teams from Malaysia and Co-third India boys & girls team, Singapore’s girls, and Pakistan’s boys, for their outstanding performances throughout the tournament.

We also express our gratitude to all 15 participating countries / regions including China,  Hong Kong, China, India, Japan, Republic of Korea, Kuwait, Macau, China, Malaysia, Mongolia, Pakistan,  Qatar, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Chinese Taipei, Thailand for their commitment to the sport and for showcasing their skills on this prestigious platform. A special thanks goes to the Squash Association of Hong Kong, China, for hosting this remarkable event and ensuring its success.

The future of squash looks bright, and we look forward to seeing these talented athletes continue to shine on the international stage.

Full results can be found here: www.hksquash-majorevents.com/en

The 45^th Annual General Meeting of the Asian Squash Federation was successfully concluded last Sunday in Hong Kong. In the election of office bearers, we celebrate the leadership and vision of our newly elected president, Mr. Duncan Chiu from Hong Kong, China, poised to elevate our beloved sport across the continent.

“UNITE, ELEVATE, EXCEL IN SQUASH. Our goal is to elevate squash in Asia by creating an inclusive and innovative community that nurtures talent and inspires future generations. We will prioritize junior participation, coach and referee development, and international promotion, including advocating for squash’s inclusion in the Olympic and Asian Games. Strengthening partnerships and leveraging technology to boost engagement and accessibility will ensure squash remains vibrant and competitive.” New President said after being newly elected at the 45th ASF AGM.

Furthermore, we extend our sincere gratitude to our former President Mr. David Mui, MH JP for his tremendous contribution to our Asian squash family in the past twelve years and congratulate him to be appointed as the Emeritus President.

Moreover, we congratulate to the two newly elected Vice Presidents Mr. Adel Jassim AlGhareeb from Kuwait and Mr. Ryun-Hoe KOO from Korea. Also, we would like to thank you Mr. Cyrus Poncha to continue his service as Vice President and extend our great appreciation to Mr. Fayez Abdullah S. Al-Mutairi from Kuwait and Ms. Heo Tae-Sook from Korea for their support as Vice Presidents in the past years.

The new Executive Committee (2025-2029):

President:                  Mr. Duncan Chiu (Hong Kong, China)

Secretary General:     Mr. John Wong (Hong Kong, China)

Honorary Treasurer:   Mr. Cedric Tyen (Hong Kong, China)

The new Management Committee (2025-2029):

 President:                  Mr. Duncan Chiu (Hong Kong, China)

Vice Presidents:           Mr. Cyrus Poncha (India), Mr. Adel Jassim AlGhareeb (Kuwait), Mr. Ryun-Hoe KOO (Korea)

Secretary General:     Mr. John Wong (Hong Kong, China)

Honorary Treasurer:   Mr. Cedric Tyen (Hong Kong, China)

We are confident that under the leadership of Mr. Chiu, the Asian Squash Federation will continue to excel and achieve significant milestones within the squash community.

The 2024 Asian Squash Doubles Championships concluded yesterday in Johor, Malaysia, with impressive performances from teams representing India and the host nation.

In the Men's Doubles event, the Indian team emerged victorious, claiming the championship title. The Indian duo Abhay Singh and Velavan Senthilkumar put on a strong display of skill and teamwork to defeat their opponents in the final.

The Women's Doubles title was won by the Malaysian Azman sisters, thrilling the home crowd with their triumph. This sibling duo Aifa and Aira showcased the depth of talent in Malaysian squash.

The Mixed Doubles event was also won by the Indian team of Joshana Chinappa and Abhay Singh, who outmatched their competitors to secure the championship. This victory for India added to their overall success at the tournament.

The Asian Squash Doubles Championships is a prestigious regional event that brings together the top squash players from across Asia. This year's edition in Johor served as important preparation for the 2026 Nagoya Asian Games, where squash will once again feature prominently.

Men's Doubles Championship

Gold medalists - Abhay Singh & Velavan Senthilkumar (IND)

Silver medalists - Ong Sai Hung & Syafiq Kamal (MAS)

Co- Bronze medalists - Lau Tsz Kwan & Chung Yat Long (HKG) / Tomotaka Endo & Naoki Hayashi (JPN)

Women's Doubles Championship

Gold medalists - Aifa Azman & Aira Azman (MAS)

Silver medalists - Ainna Amani & Chan Yiwen (MAS)

Co- Bronze medalists - Ho Tze Lok & Fung Ching Hei (HKG) / Tse Yee Lam Toby & Wong Po Yui Kirstie (HKG)

Mixed Doubles Championship

Gold medalists - Joshana Chinappa & Abhay Singh (IND)

Silver medalists - Tong Tsz Wing & Tang Ming Hong (HKG)

Co- Bronze medalists - Cheng Nga Ching & Lai Cheuk Nam Matthew (HKG) / Ainaa Amani & Addeen Idrakie (MAS)