Budapest: India’s Velavan Senthilkumar has added another international title to his growing squash career, winning the Budapest Open 2026 on August 28 to secure a major PSA Tour triumph.
Representing India and competing as an SDAT Elite Athlete, Senthilkumar delivered a strong campaign in Budapest to claim the title, underlining his growing presence on the international squash circuit.
The victory comes at an important stage of the 2026 season, with the Asian Games 2026 on the horizon. The title gives Senthilkumar valuable momentum as he continues to compete against some of the best players on the PSA Tour.
Another milestone for Velavan
The Budapest Open title adds to a series of international performances that have steadily established Senthilkumar as one of India’s prominent young squash players.
His ability to compete consistently on the international circuit and challenge higher-ranked opponents has been an important part of his development. The Budapest triumph now gives him another significant title to add to his résumé.
With the Asian Games approaching, the result could provide a timely confidence boost as Indian squash prepares for another major international campaign.
The road to LA 2028
There is also a bigger target on the horizon.
Squash will make its historic Olympic debut at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, bringing a new opportunity for players around the world to compete on the sport’s biggest stage.
For Indian squash, the next two years will be crucial as players battle for international ranking, form and selection opportunities ahead of LA 2028.
Senthilkumar’s recent results put him among the Indian players whose progress will be closely followed during this Olympic cycle.
The Budapest Open victory is therefore more than another title. With the Asian Games ahead and the Olympic dream of LA 2028 becoming increasingly tangible, Velavan Senthilkumar has given himself another important boost on the road ahead.
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