Pakistan Squash - Blessing and Curse
For the past few years, at every gathering I've attended, whether with Desi or non-Desi friends, I've always been asked one question: "Why is there no top squash player from Pakistan like Jahangir or Jansher Khan anymore?" Before I even get a chance to answer, someone inevitably says something like, "Kids don't want to work hard anymore," or "Kids today don't have the same talent or drive as Jahangir or Jansher Khan," or they'll blame the lack of talent on bad governance and more. But the reality is that these are just wild guesses, and they aren't even close to the truth. As a father of two daughters, I know that my kids are a direct reflection of me as a parent, just as students are a reflection of their coach. My kids and students can't have a goal or vision greater than the one I set for them. This is true for any organization as well. In my opinion, the reason Pakistani kids aren't achieving greatness in squash isn...