Veteran NASA Astronaut, Captain Jon McBride met Chief Minister Shri Narendra Modi at his residence in Gandhinagar. Captain McBride has had a distinguished career with NASA and was on a visit to Gujarat, where he visited Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad, Patan, Baroda and Anand.
Captain McBride also presented Shri Modi with a personal memento, wishing him the very best for development in the state.
Present during the interaction was Additional Chief Secretary (Science and Technology) Shri Ravi Saxena.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today congratulated the Indian Squash Team for creating history by winning their first‑ever World Cup title at the SDAT Squash World Cup 2025.
Shri Modi lauded the exceptional performance of Joshna Chinnappa, Abhay Singh, Velavan Senthil Kumar and Anahat Singh, noting that their dedication, discipline and determination have brought immense pride to the nation. He said that this landmark achievement reflects the growing strength of Indian sports on the global stage.
The Prime Minister added that this victory will inspire countless young athletes across the country and further boost the popularity of squash among India’s youth.
Shri Modi in a post on X said:
“Congratulations to the Indian Squash Team for creating history and winning their first-ever World Cup title at SDAT Squash World Cup 2025!
Joshna Chinnappa, Abhay Singh, Velavan Senthil Kumar and Anahat Singh have displayed tremendous dedication and determination. Their success has made the entire nation proud. This win will also boost the popularity of squash among our youth.
@joshnachinappa
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@Anahat_Singh13”
Congratulations to the Indian Squash Team for creating history and winning their first-ever World Cup title at SDAT Squash World Cup 2025!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 15, 2025
Joshna Chinnappa, Abhay Singh, Velavan Senthil Kumar and Anahat Singh have displayed tremendous dedication and determination. Their success… pic.twitter.com/hJNF3mPSXt
