Hangzhou Asian Games: Champion, mentor, senior pro: At 37, Saurav Ghosal, flagbearer of Indian squash, is all this and much more

Saurav Ghosal is a 37-year-old squash champion who has been a pro for 20+ years. He has won 7 medals in Asian Games, 2 bronze at CWG, mixed doubles gold at World Doubles Championship, third at World Cup, and multiple PSA Tour titles. He recently led India to a hard-fought win against Malaysia and a final spot in Hangzhou. Ghosal is the flag-bearer of Indian squash and shows no signs of slowing down.

His name is synonymous with Indian squash and largely responsible for India finally looking at the sport as more than a fitness pastime for the privileged, middle-aged class and a genuine medal contender at the highest level of competition.

Saurav Ghosal, at 37, continues to be the flag-bearer of Indian squash and shows no signs of slowing down. The list is long – a pro for more than 20 years, seven medals in Asian Games and on the podium every time since 2006, 2 bronze at CWG, mixed doubles gold at World Doubles Championship, third at World Cup, besides multiple PSA Tour titles. Having led the Indian team to a hard-fought win against powerhouse Malaysia and a final spot here, Ghosal sat down for an exclusive chat with The Hindu.