Squash Star Ramit Tandon Focuses on Asian Games and Olympic Dream

Squash player Ramit Tandon is focusing on peaking for the Asian Games this September, while relishing his participation in the upcoming Indian Open. He emphasizes the advantages of competing at home and the importance of the Asian Games as a step towards Olympic qualification.

Indian squash ace Ramit Tandon has marked the Asian Games as his primary goal for the year, aiming to reach peak performance by September. Meanwhile, Tandon is enthusiastic about the Indian Open, starting Wednesday at the Cricket Club of India, underscoring the unique home advantage it offers players.

In conversation with PTI, Tandon emphasized the significance of competing at home, citing the taxing nature of frequent international travel which adds physical strain and emotional stress. 'It's a rare opportunity to play in front of a supportive home crowd, which is a sentiment not often enjoyed by Indian players,' he remarked.

Discussing broader goals, Tandon stresses the strategic importance of the Asian Games in his journey towards the LA28 Olympic qualification, noting its role in shaping his preparatory plans. The dynamic nature of the qualification process, he explained, requires consistent performance and strategic wins at key tournaments.