Ghosal retires from professional squash
New Delhi
India’s finest men’s squash player Saurav Ghosal today announced his retirement from professional circuit after completing a glittering 22-year journey although he would continue representing the country at multi-discipline events for some more time. The 37-year-old remains the only Indian man to reach the world’s top-10. Since making his PSA debut in 2003, Ghosal has won 10 PSA titles, while reaching 18 finals.
Mumbai
India clinch 10 medals at USA pickleball meet
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New Delhi
Tandon bows out in third round of El Gouna squash
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Udine
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