Saurav Ghosal Appointed Sports Commissioner of World Premier Squash

Squash icon Saurav Ghosal has been appointed as the sports commissioner of the World Premier Squash, a new global competition. The league includes elite and AI-enabled challenges, offering players worldwide a path to participate. Ghosal will oversee competition formats, player qualifications, and officiating standards.

Saurav Ghosal, India's renowned squash player, has been named the sports commissioner for the World Premier Squash, a forthcoming global event set to debut later this year. Ghosal, the only Indian male to crack the PSA World Rankings' top 10, brings to the role an impressive record, including 11 titles and numerous Asian Games medals over two decades of squash excellence.

According to a statement by the World Premier Squash (WPS), Ghosal will establish the league's sporting framework, spanning competition formats, player pathways, and officiating standards for the inaugural August edition. His appointment also highlights the league's unique dual-pathway model that blends elite professionals and AI-enabled open global participation. The league provides merit-based qualification, driven by AI challenges hosted on the Future of Sports Platform (FSP), ensuring an inclusive yet competitive entry point for all athletes.

With its innovative approach, the league aims to spotlight squash's talent pool, fostering opportunities for players from all corners of the globe. As the sport gears up for its Olympic debut in 2028, Ghosal envisions the World Premier Squash as a catalyst for the next generation of squash champions emerging from under-the-radar locales worldwide.

(With inputs from agencies.)