Squash: Saurav Ghosal announces retirement from professional circuit
Ghosal has won four Asian Games medals in men’s singles and team events along with three medals at the Commonwealth Games in mixed doubles and singles.
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Indian squash star Saurav Ghosal announced his retirement from the professional circuit on Monday, after sending 22 years on the tour.
The 37-year-old from Kolkata made the announcement in a post on social media, where he revealed that he would like to continue playing for the country despite him stepping back from professional tour.
Ghosal has also won the national title a record 13 times, the last win coming in 2020.
“I started my journey on [PSA World Tour] 22 years ago,” Ghosal wrote on his official Instagram account. “At the time, I never thought in my wildest dreams, I would play professional squash for so long.
“As I travelled across the world, playing on some of the biggest stages our wonderful sport offered, I thought it would never come to an end. But, there’s always an end point. I am overwhelmed with emotions as I write this message. This sport has been my passion, my livelihood, and my identity for so many years. So, with a heart filled with pride and a tinge of sadness, I announce my retirement from the PSA.”Read more
