Jahangir Khan

“Squash is my passion, and it is in my blood.”

“Fitness of a top-class squash player is very important, and talent only can't do the job. They have to get training regularly for at least eight hours a day so that they could put some good show in a two-hour match.”

“Squash was my livelihood and as in business, I had to stay on top.”

“Pakistan is rich in sporting talent, but the only thing needed is to have sincere and honest administrators who should be held accountable by the government. Pakistan should be recognised as a sporting nation and not as a terrorist country.”

“There is a tremendous amount of pressure when you are a world No. 1 with everyone behind you trying to knock you down. But I always believe you should be enjoying the pressure at the top. It is a case of being able to relax and keep playing the game that got you there in the first place.”

“During my time, squash was not even part of Asian or Commonwealth Games. Considering the dominance of Jansher Khan and I in the '80s and '90s, it goes without saying that Pakistan would have bagged a plethora of medals through us at these games. And yes, the ultimate prize would have been an Olympic gold.”

“I don't really do without any plans. If somebody is trying to do something, you must have plans.”

“If you have a burning ambition and desire, absolutely anything can be achieved.”

“When I play in a tournament, sometimes I'm feeling tired and don't want to play in the tournament. I don't want to lose.”

“My unbeaten record and the 10 British Open wins have not been equalled.”