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==Early life== |
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Chotrani was born on 25 October 2001 in [[Mumbai]] to Meera and [[Manish Chotrani]]. His father is a former two-time national squash champion. He also has a younger sister Jiya. Chotrani first started playing squash when he was |
Chotrani was born on 25 October 2001 in [[Mumbai]] to Meera and [[Manish Chotrani]]. His father is a former two-time national squash champion. He also has a younger sister Jiya. Chotrani first started playing squash when he was six years of age.<ref>{{Cite news |title=The Chotranis: Mumbai's squash royalty |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/others/the-chotranis-mumbais-squash-royalty/amp_articleshow/70313732.cms |access-date=2024-11-11 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> He finished his schooling from [[Jamnabai Narsee School]]. |
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In 2019, Chotrani moved to the [[United States]] to pursue academics.<ref>{{Cite web |last=bureau |first=afaqs! news |title=JSW Sports signs Veer Chotrani as its athlete |url=https://www.afaqs.com/news/mktg/jsw-sports-signs-veer-chotrani-as-its-athlete |access-date=2024-11-11 |website=www.afaqs.com |language=en}}</ref> He excelled at the college squash circuit and was named the Ivy League Rookie of the Year at [[Cornell University]] during her freshman year. He ranked 13th in College Squash Association rankings for the 2021–2022 season. Chotrani won the Skillman Award for demonstrating outstanding sportsmanship and maintaining a high level of play.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-03-02 |title=Stefanoni and Chotrani Earn 2024 Senior Awards {{!}} College Squash Association |url=https://csasquash.com/2024/03/02/stefanoni-and-chotrani-earn-2024-senior-awards/ |access-date=2024-11-11 |language=en-US}}</ref> |
In 2019, Chotrani moved to the [[United States]] to pursue academics.<ref>{{Cite web |last=bureau |first=afaqs! news |title=JSW Sports signs Veer Chotrani as its athlete |url=https://www.afaqs.com/news/mktg/jsw-sports-signs-veer-chotrani-as-its-athlete |access-date=2024-11-11 |website=www.afaqs.com |language=en}}</ref> He excelled at the college squash circuit and was named the Ivy League Rookie of the Year at [[Cornell University]] during her freshman year. He ranked 13th in College Squash Association rankings for the 2021–2022 season. Chotrani won the Skillman Award for demonstrating outstanding sportsmanship and maintaining a high level of play.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-03-02 |title=Stefanoni and Chotrani Earn 2024 Senior Awards {{!}} College Squash Association |url=https://csasquash.com/2024/03/02/stefanoni-and-chotrani-earn-2024-senior-awards/ |access-date=2024-11-11 |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 12:45, 11 November 2024
| Country |  India |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 October 2001 Mumbai, India |
| Education | Cornell University |
| Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) |
| Weight | 75 kg (165 lb) |
| Retired | Active |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Coached by | |
| Racquet used | Ashaway |
| Men's singles | |
| Highest ranking | 80 (October 2023) |
| Current ranking | 98 (November 2024) |
| Title(s) | 11 |
| Tour final(s) | 13 |
| PSA profile | |
| Updated on November 2024. | |
Veer Chotrani (born 25 October 2001) is an Indian squash player. As of November 2024, he is ranked 98th in the world.[1][2][3]
Early life
Chotrani was born on 25 October 2001 in Mumbai to Meera and Manish Chotrani. His father is a former two-time national squash champion. He also has a younger sister Jiya. Chotrani first started playing squash when he was six years of age.[4] He finished his schooling from Jamnabai Narsee School.
In 2019, Chotrani moved to the United States to pursue academics.[5] He excelled at the college squash circuit and was named the Ivy League Rookie of the Year at Cornell University during her freshman year. He ranked 13th in College Squash Association rankings for the 2021–2022 season. Chotrani won the Skillman Award for demonstrating outstanding sportsmanship and maintaining a high level of play.[6]
Titles and finals
| Year | Tournament | Opponent | Result | Score | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | QuantiFi LifeTime MetroWest | Win | |||
| PVD Squash RI Open | Win | ||||
| Greenwich Open | Win | ||||
| 2024 | QuantiFi LifeTime MetroWest | Win | |||
| White Oaks Cup |  Salah Eltorgman
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Win | 3–0 (11-6, 11-2, 11-9) | [7] |
See also
References
- ^ Sportstar, Team (30 June 2019). "Squash: Veer Chotrani crowned Asian U-19 champion". sportstar.thehindu.com. Retrieved 11 November 2024.
- ^ Marar, Nandakumar (22 August 2020). "Going places, never veering off the track". sportstar.thehindu.com. Retrieved 11 November 2024.
- ^ "Veer Chotrani crowned U-19 champion in Asian squash". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 11 November 2024.
- ^ "The Chotranis: Mumbai's squash royalty". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 11 November 2024.
- ^ bureau, afaqs! news. "JSW Sports signs Veer Chotrani as its athlete". www.afaqs.com. Retrieved 11 November 2024.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Stefanoni and Chotrani Earn 2024 Senior Awards | College Squash Association". 2 March 2024. Retrieved 11 November 2024.
- ^ "White Oaks Cup 2024 squash: Veer Chotrani wins PSA Challenger title in Canada". Olympics.
External links
- Veer Chotrani at the Professional Squash Association
- Veer Chotrani at Squash Info
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