Nivedita Basu Embarks on Squash Career at 40, Aiming for Championship

Nivedita Basu, 40, has announced her entry into professional squash, a sport she has trained in for the past year.\n\nThe Tripura-born athlete is currently training under coach Rahul Sharma at the National Squash Academy in Delhi, preparing for the upcoming National Championships.\n\nBasu aims to qualify for the Indian National Squash Team and hopes to compete in international events such as the Asian Squash Circuit.\n\nHer decision has drawn attention to the growing opportunities for older athletes and women in Indian sports, inspiring many to pursue late‑career ambitions.