Squash: A legacy of legends, Still Overlooked | Farhan Zaman | TEDxInstituteOfSpaceTechnology
What happens when a sport produces global champions for decades — yet still battles for recognition in its own homeland?In this powerful TEDx talk, Farhan Zaman shines a spotlight on squash: a sport with a legacy of dominance, discipline, and national pride — particularly in countries like Pakistan, once home to the greatest dynasties the game has ever seen. From Jahangir Khan’s historic unbeaten streak to generations of forgotten champions, this talk explores how squash rose to greatness... and why the world still looks the other way.Through personal passion and historical insight, this is more than a tribute to a sport — it’s a call to honor the stories, struggles, and triumphs of athletes who defined excellence long before social media ever noticed.Because some legends play in silence — but their legacy deserves to echo. Farhan Zaman is a professional squash player from Peshawar, Pakistan, known for his agility and strategic gameplay. Born on March 9, 1992, he turned professional in 2007 and reached his career-high PSA world ranking of No. 47 in January 2017. Farhan has secured five PSA World Tour titles and has been a pivotal member of Pakistan's national squash team, contributing to their Asian Team Championship victories in 2012, 2014, and 2016. He also represented Pakistan at the 2022 Asian Games, where the team won a silver medal. Coming from a family with a rich squash heritage, including his uncle Qamar Zaman, a former British Open champion, Farhan continues to uphold the legacy of Pakistani squash on the international stage. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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