'Very rare for a kid to tell parents, 'I want to be an athlete'': What India needs for a squash boom
Indian squash is experiencing a surge in popularity and success, driven by the sport's inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and recent international victories by young athletes like Anahat Singh. Experts believe this momentum is crucial for developing a sustainable pipeline of talent in India.
Why it matters
The inclusion of squash in the Olympics is acting as a catalyst for national investment and public interest in a sport that has historically struggled for mainstream attention in India.
NEW DELHI: Veer Chotrani doesn't remember learning to love squash, mainly because there was never a version of his life without it. "I've been around squash for the last 20 years," the 24-year-old told TimesofIndia.com during an exclusive interaction. "I was literally born on a squash court, because my father (Manish Chotrani) was a national champion playing for India."He started proper coaching at four, was entering tournaments by six and seven, and grew into a decorated junior career, which included multiple Asian Junior titles and a run as India's junior No.
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