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‘Squash Players Deserve The Biggest Platform’: Saurav Ghosal On Sport’s Journey To LA Olympics And Global Growth

By IANS News March 21, 2026 • 17:58 PM View: 159

Former India No: Former India No. 1 Saurav Ghosal described squash players as ‘one of the best athletes in the world’ and stated that they have received the biggest platform they deserve to showcase their skills – the Olympics.

He also underlined the urgent need for squash to expand its global footprint and adapt to modern consumption patterns, saying the sport is no longer just competing with other disciplines but with ‘anything and everything’ for attention as it prepares for its Olympic debut.

TAGS Saurav Ghosal LA Olympics Former India No Summer Olympics World Premier Squash International Olympic Committee Virat Kohli Mostafa Asal Hania El Hammamy

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