Somaiya Vidyavihar University will host the FISU World University Squash Championship from August 2 to 9, 2026, Director Aazaz Khan said, making India the event’s host for the second time. Khan said 22 countries have confirmed participation, with matches to be held at the university’s squash facilities and an additional glass court planned for the tournament.

Mumbai: Somaiya Vidyavihar University will host the FISU World University Squash Championship from Aug 2 to 9, 2026, marking the second time India will stage the global university squash event.

Director Aazaz Khan said the university secured the hosting rights after India won its first-ever bronze medal at the FISU World University Squash Championship in Johannesburg in 2024.

“India were the underdogs, but we gave a tough fight to France in the opening match and eventually won the bronze medal. After that, India got the opportunity to bid for the championship and the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) asked whether we would host it if the bid was successful. We agreed and won the bid against England,” Khan said.

The director stated that 22 countries have already confirmed participation for the 2026 edition, which will be staged at the university’s squash facilities, with an additional glass court planned for the tournament.