Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Squash World Cup 2023?
1. India's campaign at the Squash World Cup 2023 ended in the semi-finals after losing to Colombia 4-2 on 16th June 2023 at the Express Avenue Mall in Chennai.
2. It was the fourth edition of the team championship which made a return to the international squash calendar after 12 years.
3. Eight teams - hosts India, Australia, Colombia, Egypt, Hong Kong China, Japan, Malaysia and South Africa competed for the title at Chennai.
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Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) 2 & 3 only

Explanation:

Let's evaluate each statement:

1. Statement 1: Incorrect. India's campaign at the Squash World Cup 2023 ended in the semi-finals after losing to Malaysia 3-0 on June 16, 2023, at the Express Avenue Mall in Chennai. ​
2. Statement 2: Correct. The 2023 edition marked the fourth Squash World Cup and was held after a 12-year hiatus, with the previous edition taking place in 2011. ​
3. Statement 3: Correct. Eight teams participated in the tournament: India, Australia, Colombia, Egypt, Hong Kong China, Japan, Malaysia, and South Africa. ​

Information Booster:

• Venue: The tournament was held from June 13 to 17, 2023, at the Express Avenue Mall in Chennai, India.​
• Format: The competition featured mixed teams, each comprising two men and two women. Matches were played in a round-robin format followed by knockout stages.​
• Final Standings:
• Champions: Egypt
• Runners-up: Malaysia
• Joint Third Place: India and Japan