Jansher seeks removal of PSF Secretary, PNSA Director.

Byline: Mohsin Ali

ISLAMABAD -- Former eight-time world squash champion Jansher Khan has urged the Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF) President Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan to remove PSF Secretary and Pakistan National Squash Academy (PNSA) Director, terming it as only viable solution to produce world champions.

Jansher expressed these views during an exclusive interview with The Nation. He further said: 'As Pakistan squash is declining consistently, I want to know why junior players were sent to Egypt in the name of training? In fact the entire visit was a waste of time and money. When we have legends like me, Qamar Zaman and Jahangir Khan, then there is no need of sending players abroad or hiring foreign coaches for training. If the federation take drastic measures, give us powers and avoid interference in our working, we can produce number of champions.

I challenge the PSF that they cannot produce even a single top player in next two decades, as present players lack stamina to train for at least four to five hours and play squash only to get visas. I request the federation to avoid issuing NOCs to these players until and unless they promise to give their 100 percent to the country.'

'We used to train for six to eight hours during our time. But these modern players do not train that hard, as they just want money, tours and mobile phones of latest models. I do not think there is even a single performer among the present players upon whom the federation or I can trust. I feel modern-day coaching is different, as these coaches do not even sit in the courts and play with players. They do not deserve to coach a country like Pakistan, which had produced number of international champions,' he added.

Jansher also urged the PSF to get rid of unprofessional persons and appoint qualified coaches and trainers. He said: 'I strongly request the PSF to remove these so-called...

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