Veer Chotrani Sees ‘Exciting Phase’ For Indian Squash Ahead Of LA28 Olympics

Indian squash player Veer Chotrani has described the current period as an “exciting phase” for Indian squash , as the sport moves towards its inclusion in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics , while reflecting on his rapid rise, global exposure and personal journey.

The 24-year-old Mumbai-born player has made a strong mark on the PSA Tour, climbing from outside the world’s top 150 in 2024 to inside the top 40s by 2026 , marking a sharp rise in form and consistency.

Chotrani spoke about key career milestones, including his memorable performance against four-time world champion Ali Farag at the 2025 World Championships , where he tested the Egyptian star closely and later received praise for his playing style being compared to legendary squash player Ramy Ashour.

At the 2026 World Championships , he further underlined his progress by defeating India’s top-ranked player Abhay Singh in the opening round before exiting in the second round against world No. 1 Mostafa Asal .

Reflecting on his journey, Chotrani said his love for the sport began early, growing up as the son of former national champion Manish Chotrani , and first picking up a racket at the age of three. He credited a key turning point during his college years when a major win convinced him to pursue squash professionally.

He also highlighted his international training experience across the United States, Egypt and Czechia , working with renowned coaches such as David Palmer and Gregory Gaultier , which helped him develop both technically and mentally.

Looking ahead, Chotrani said the Olympic debut of squash at LA28 is a major motivation, alongside the upcoming Asian Games, where he hopes to make a strong impact. He also pointed to the rise of Indian talent, including Anahat Singh , and said the men’s circuit now has several Indian players ranked inside the top 50, creating a healthy rivalry and strong team environment .

Overall, he said Indian squash is entering a very positive and competitive era , with greater global exposure and ambition than ever before.