# Indian squash boom faces culture, training gaps

2026-08-12T08:56:45+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

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Veer Chotrani, India's world No. 38 squash player, told TimesofIndia.com that while the sport is gaining momentum after Anahat Singh became the first Indian to win the World Junior Squash Championship, structural gaps remain. Chotrani, who started coaching at four, said squash's inclusion in the 2028 Olympics has drawn eyeballs. Four Indian men are in the world's top 60. However, none train in India because of a lack of top training partners and coaches. Chotrani pointed to Egypt's ecosystem, where young players learn alongside world-class athletes. He also cited India's academic-focused culture as a barrier to nurturing athletes.

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- timesofindia.indiatimes.com <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/others/very-rare-for-a-kid-to-tell-parents-i-want-to-be-an-athlete-what-india-needs-for-a-squash-boom/articleshow/133159278.cms>

Tags: Anahat Singh, Indian squash, Olympics 2028, sports culture, Squash, Veer Chotrani
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