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{{ | {{Short description|Indian squash player}} | ||
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{{Use British English|date=December 2024}} | |||
{{Infobox squash player | {{Infobox squash player | ||
| name = Ramit Tandon | | name = Ramit Tandon | ||
| image = | | image = | ||
| caption = | | caption = | ||
| fullname = | | fullname = Ramit Tandon | ||
| nickname = | | nickname = | ||
| country = {{IND}} | | country = {{IND}} | ||
| | | birth_name = | ||
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1992|8|21|df=y}} | | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1992|8|21|df=y}} | ||
| birth_place = [[Kolkata]], India | | birth_place = [[Kolkata]], India | ||
| death_date = | | death_date = | ||
| death_place = | | death_place = | ||
| height = | | education = [[Columbia University]] | ||
| height = 178 cm | |||
| weight = 70 kg | | weight = 70 kg | ||
| turnedpro = 2018 | | turnedpro = 2018 | ||
| retired = | | retired = | ||
| plays = Right | | plays = Right-handed | ||
| coach = | | coach = David Palmer<br>Hesham El Attar | ||
| racquet = [[Tecnifibre]] | | racquet = [[Tecnifibre]] | ||
| website = | | website = | ||
| event = Men's singles | | event = Men's singles | ||
| highest_ranking = 28 (October 2024) | |||
| highest_ranking = | | date_of_highest_ranking = | ||
| date_of_highest_ranking = | | current_ranking = 32 | ||
| current_ranking = | | date_of_current_ranking = 14 July 2025 | ||
| date_of_current_ranking = | |||
| WorldOpenresult = | | WorldOpenresult = | ||
| titles = 4 | | club = {{ubl | ||
| finals = | | [[Columbia Lions men's squash| Columbia Lions]] | ||
| (2011–2015) | |||
| Philadelphia Lightning | |||
| (2025–present) | |||
| Newport Dragons | |||
| (2025–present) | |||
}} | |||
| titles = 4 | |||
| finals = 8 | |||
| medaltemplates = | | medaltemplates = | ||
{{MedalSport | Men's [[squash (sport)|squash]] }} | {{MedalSport|Men's [[squash (sport)|squash]]}} [[File:Squash pictogram.svg|30px]] | ||
{{MedalCountry | {{IND}} }} | {{MedalCountry|{{IND}}}} | ||
{{MedalCompetition | [[ | {{MedalCompetition|[[Asian Games]]}} | ||
{{MedalBronze | [[Squash at the 2018 Asian Games|2018 Jakarta]] | [[Squash at the 2018 Asian Games – Men's team|Team]]}} | {{MedalBronze|[[Squash at the 2018 Asian Games|2018 Jakarta]]|[[Squash at the 2018 Asian Games – Men's team|Men's team]]}} | ||
| updated = | {{MedalCompetition|[[Asian Individual Squash Championships|Asian Championships]]}} | ||
{{MedalGold|[[2022 Men's Asian Team Squash Championships|2022 Cheongju]]|[[2022 Men's Asian Squash Team Championships#Final rankings|Men's team]]}} | |||
{{MedalSilver|[[2021 Men's Asian Squash Team Championships|2021 Kuala Lumpur]]|[[2021 Men's Asian Squash Team Championships#Final rankings|Men's team]]}} | |||
{{MedalCompetition|[[Asian Junior Squash Championships|Asian Junior Championships]]}} | |||
{{Medal|Gold|[[Asian Junior Team Squash Championships|2011 Colombo]]|[[Asian Junior Team Squash Championships#Boys' championship|Boys' team]]}} | |||
{{Medal|Silver|[[Asian Junior Individual Squash Championships|2011 Amman]]|[[Asian Junior Individual Squash Championships#Boys Under 19|Boys' individual]]}} | |||
| psa_id = ramit-tandon | |||
| updated = September 2024 | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Ramit Tandon''' (born 21 August 1992 | '''Ramit Tandon''' (born 21 August 1992) is an Indian professional [[squash (sport)|squash]] player.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-05-13 |title=Ramit Tandon's journey from Wall Street to Abu Dhabi Squash Open triumph is a story of grit and courage to take the unconventional road |url=https://www.firstpost.com/sports/ramit-tandons-journey-from-wall-street-to-abu-dhabi-squash-open-triumph-is-a-story-of-grit-and-courage-to-take-the-unconventional-road-4467597.html/amp |access-date=2024-10-28 |website=Firstpost |language=en-us}}</ref> He is a bronze medalist at the [[2018 Asian Games|Asian Games]] and a gold and a silver medalist at the [[Asian Team Squash Championships|Asian Team Championships]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sportstar |first=Team |date=2022-11-04 |title=Squash: Indian men clinch first-ever gold at Asian Team Championships |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/other-sports/india-squash-men-win-first-ever-gold-2022-asian-team-championships-korea-saurav-ghosal-ramit-tandon/article66095335.ece/ |access-date=2024-10-07 |website=sportstar.thehindu.com |language=en}}</ref> As of Oct 2024, Tandon is ranked 28th in [[Men's Squash World Rankings|world rankings]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ramit Tandon {{!}} Overview |url=https://www.psasquashtour.com/player/ramit-tandon/ |access-date=2024-09-10 |website=PSA Squash Tour |language=en-GB}}</ref> | ||
He | He turned pro in 2018 and has won four tour titles since.<ref>{{Cite news |title=From analyst's job to squash: Gamble paying off for Ramit Tandon |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/asian-games/from-analysts-job-to-squash-gamble-paying-off-for-ramit-tandon/articleshow/65307436.cms |access-date=2024-10-28 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> He is India's number one and Asia's number three ranked male player.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sportstar |first=Team |date=2017-12-10 |title=Ramit Tandon wins Singapore Open |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/squash/ramit-tandon-wins-singapore-open/article21385825.ece/ |access-date=2024-10-28 |website=sportstar.thehindu.com |language=en}}</ref> | ||
==Early life== | |||
<ref>{{Cite web |url= | Tandon completed his education from [[Sishya School]], [[Chennai]] and moved to the [[United States]] to continue his education at [[Columbia University]], [[New York City|New York]]. He became a part of the college's squash team [[Columbia Lions men's squash|Columbia Lions]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ramit Tandon - Men's Squash |url=https://gocolumbialions.com/sports/mens-squash/roster/ramit-tandon/2526 |access-date=2024-10-28 |website=Columbia University Athletics |language=en}}</ref> He was ranked #2 in university squash, won the Skillman Award given for sportsmanship and good conduct on and off the court and captained the team.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.espn.in/espn/story/_/id/23487132/how-hedge-fund-analyst-ramit-tandon-turned-top-100-squash-pro |title=How hedge fund analyst Ramit Tandon turned into a top-100 squash pro |date=13 May 2018 |website=espn.in |publisher=[[ESPN]] |access-date=25 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190425065356/http://www.espn.in/espn/story/_/id/23487132/how-hedge-fund-analyst-ramit-tandon-turned-top-100-squash-pro |archive-date=25 April 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref> He also became the MVP four times and won the Maniatty Award, given to the best student-athlete. Tandon graduated with a [[Bachelor of Arts|BA]] in statistics.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://gocolumbialions.com/sports/mens-squash/roster/ramit-tandon/2526 |title=Ramit Tandon - Men's Squash |website=gocolumbialions.com |publisher=[[Columbia University Athletics]] |access-date=12 January 2014}}</ref> | ||
After graduating, he worked in the finance industry for a few years before stepping into the professional squash world. Off the court, he is seen at fashion shows, Ted Talks and as a guest speaker at several events.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.squashinfo.com/player/2347-ramit-tandon |title=Ramit Tandon player profile |website=squashinfo.com |publisher=Squash Info |access-date=3 June 2013 }}</ref> | |||
==Career== | |||
In 2011, Tandon won the [[Asian Junior Individual Squash Championships#Under 19|U-19 boys singles]] title at the [[Asian Junior Individual Squash Championships|Asian Junior Championships]]. He was part of the bronze medalist [[Squash at the 2018 Asian Games – Men's team|men's team]] at the [[Squash at the 2018 Asian Games|2018 edition]] of the [[Asian Games]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Team |first=DNA Web |title=Asian Games: After quitting Wall Street job for professional squash, Ramit Tandon on a collission course with destiny |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/sports/report-asian-games-after-quitting-wall-street-job-for-professional-squash-ramit-tandon-on-a-collission-course-with-destiny-2646760/amp |access-date=2024-10-28 |website=DNA India |language=en}}</ref> | |||
In 2021, he was a part of the [[2021 Men's Asian Squash Team Championships#Final rankings|men's team]] that clinched the silver medal at the [[Asian Team Squash Championships|Asian Team Championships]]. Tandon was also a part of the gold medalist [[2022 Men's Asian Squash Team Championships#Final rankings|men's team]] at the [[2022 Men's Asian Team Squash Championships|2022 edition]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ghosal, Tandon inspire India to first-ever gold at Asian Team Squash |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/sports/others/ghosal-tandon-inspire-india-to-first-ever-gold-at-asian-team-squash-101667575870786-amp.html |website=Hindustan Times}}</ref> The win was historic as it was the first time the team had won the title.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-11-04 |title=India men’s squash team wins maiden gold at Asian Championships |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/india-mens-squash-team-wins-maiden-gold-at-asian-championships-8249593/lite/ |access-date=2024-10-28 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Ramit Tandon {!} Squash Biography |url=http://ispsquash.com/BiographyOfIndianPlayers_R.htm#Ramit_Tandon |access-date=2024-11-10 |website=ispsquash.com}}</ref> | |||
==Titles and finals== | |||
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" | |||
|+ | |||
! Year | |||
! Tournament | |||
! Opponent | |||
! Result | |||
! Score | |||
! Ref | |||
|- | |||
| 2002 | |||
| Singapore Junior Open | |||
| {{flagicon|IND}} [[Aditya Jagtap]] | |||
| bgcolor="99FB98"|Win | |||
| 3–0 (9-0, 9-0, 9-2) | |||
| | |||
|- | |||
| 2003 | |||
| Scottish Junior Open | |||
| {{flagicon|ENG}} [[Robert Downer]] | |||
| bgcolor="99FB98"|Win | |||
| 3–1 (5-9, 9-5, 9-0, 9-2) | |||
|<ref>{{Cite news |date=2003-01-01 |title=Ramit Tandon wins Scottish Junior Open squash |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/ramit-tandon-wins-scottish-junior-open-squash/articleshow/32985914.cms |access-date=2024-11-10 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
| rowspan=2|2017 | |||
| SYS Open | |||
| {{flagicon|IND}} [[Kush Kumar]] | |||
| bgcolor="99FB98"|Win | |||
| 3–0 (11-3, 11-2, 11-3) | |||
| <ref>{{Cite web |last=Sportstar |first=Team |date=2017-05-15 |title=Ramit Tandon quashes Kush Kumar to win SYS Open |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/squash/ramit-tandon-wins-sys-open/article18455363.ece/ |access-date=2024-11-10 |website=sportstar.thehindu.com |language=en}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
| Singapore Open | |||
| {{flagicon|TPE}} James Huang | |||
| bgcolor="99FB98"|Win | |||
| 3–0 (11-3, 11-6, 11-3) | |||
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sportstar |first=Team |date=2017-12-10 |title=Ramit Tandon wins Singapore Open |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/squash/ramit-tandon-wins-singapore-open/article21385825.ece/ |access-date=2024-11-10 |website=sportstar.thehindu.com |language=en}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
| 2018 | |||
| Abu Dhabi Squash Open | |||
| {{flagicon|EGY}} [[Omar Abdel Meguid]] | |||
| bgcolor="99FB98"|Win | |||
| 3–1 (11-6, 6-11, 11-3, 11-2) | |||
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sportstar |first=Team |date=2018-05-06 |title=Ramit tames top seed to claim Abu Dhabi Open title |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/squash/ramit-tames-top-seed-to-claim-abu-dhabi-open-title/article23792953.ece/ |access-date=2024-11-10 |website=sportstar.thehindu.com |language=en}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
| rowspan=2|2019 | |||
| Seattle Open | |||
| {{flagicon|EGY}} [[Mohamed ElSherbini]] | |||
| bgcolor="99FB98"|Win | |||
| 3–1 (11-4, 11-7, 2-11, 11-2) | |||
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sportstar |first=Team |date=2019-02-03 |title=Squash News: Ramit Tandon wins Seattle Open |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/squash/squash-news-ramit-tandon-wins-seattle-open/article26167595.ece/ |access-date=2024-11-10 |website=sportstar.thehindu.com |language=en}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
| EM Noll Classic | |||
| {{flagicon|EGY}} [[Youssef Ibrahim]] | |||
| bgcolor="ffa07a"|Loss | |||
| 1–1 (8-11, 11-5, 2-0 rtd) | |||
| | |||
|} | |||
==See also== | |||
* [[Squash in India]] | |||
* [[India men's national squash team]] | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
* {{PSA| | * {{PSA|new_id=ramit-tandon}} | ||
* {{Squash Info|2347}} | * {{Squash Info|2347}} | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:Tandon, Ramit}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Tandon, Ramit}} | ||
[[Category:1992 births]] | [[Category:1992 births]] | ||
[[Category:Living people]] | [[Category:Living people]] | ||
[[Category:Sportspeople from Kolkata]] | |||
[[Category:Indian male squash players]] | [[Category:Indian male squash players]] | ||
[[Category:Columbia Lions men's squash players]] | [[Category:Columbia Lions men's squash players]] | ||
[[Category:Asian Games medalists in squash]] | [[Category:Asian Games bronze medalists in squash]] | ||
[[Category:Asian Games bronze medalists for India]] | [[Category:Asian Games bronze medalists for India]] | ||
[[Category:Squash players at the 2018 Asian Games]] | [[Category:Squash players at the 2018 Asian Games]] | ||
[[Category:Medalists at the 2018 Asian Games]] | [[Category:Medalists at the 2018 Asian Games]] | ||
[[Category:Squash players at the 2022 Commonwealth Games]] | |||
[[Category:Commonwealth Games squash players for India]] | |||
[[Category:La Martiniere Calcutta alumni]] | |||
[[Category:Indian expatriates in the United States]] | |||
[[Category:Columbia College, Columbia University alumni]] | |||
Latest revision as of 13:47, 9 December 2025
| Full name | Ramit Tandon |
|---|---|
| Country | |
| Born | 21 August 1992 Kolkata, India |
| Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) |
| Weight | 70 kg (154 lb) |
| Turned Pro | 2018 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Coached by | David Palmer Hesham El Attar |
| Racquet used | Tecnifibre |
| Men's singles | |
| Highest ranking | 28 (October 2024) |
| Current ranking | 32 (14 July 2025) |
| Title(s) | 4 |
| Tour final(s) | 8 |
| Last updated on: September 2024. | |
Ramit Tandon (born 21 August 1992) is an Indian professional squash player.[1] He is a bronze medalist at the Asian Games and a gold and a silver medalist at the Asian Team Championships.[2] As of Oct 2024, Tandon is ranked 28th in world rankings.[3]
He turned pro in 2018 and has won four tour titles since.[4] He is India's number one and Asia's number three ranked male player.[5]
Early life[edit | edit source]
Tandon completed his education from Sishya School, Chennai and moved to the United States to continue his education at Columbia University, New York. He became a part of the college's squash team Columbia Lions.[6] He was ranked #2 in university squash, won the Skillman Award given for sportsmanship and good conduct on and off the court and captained the team.[7] He also became the MVP four times and won the Maniatty Award, given to the best student-athlete. Tandon graduated with a BA in statistics.[8]
After graduating, he worked in the finance industry for a few years before stepping into the professional squash world. Off the court, he is seen at fashion shows, Ted Talks and as a guest speaker at several events.[9]
Career[edit | edit source]
In 2011, Tandon won the U-19 boys singles title at the Asian Junior Championships. He was part of the bronze medalist men's team at the 2018 edition of the Asian Games.[10]
In 2021, he was a part of the men's team that clinched the silver medal at the Asian Team Championships. Tandon was also a part of the gold medalist men's team at the 2022 edition.[11] The win was historic as it was the first time the team had won the title.[12][13]
Titles and finals[edit | edit source]
| Year | Tournament | Opponent | Result | Score | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Singapore Junior Open | Win | 3–0 (9-0, 9-0, 9-2) | ||
| 2003 | Scottish Junior Open | Win | 3–1 (5-9, 9-5, 9-0, 9-2) | [14] | |
| 2017 | SYS Open | Win | 3–0 (11-3, 11-2, 11-3) | [15] | |
| Singapore Open | Chinese Taipei James Huang | Win | 3–0 (11-3, 11-6, 11-3) | [16] | |
| 2018 | Abu Dhabi Squash Open | Win | 3–1 (11-6, 6-11, 11-3, 11-2) | [17] | |
| 2019 | Seattle Open | Win | 3–1 (11-4, 11-7, 2-11, 11-2) | [18] | |
| EM Noll Classic | Loss | 1–1 (8-11, 11-5, 2-0 rtd) |
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Ramit Tandon's journey from Wall Street to Abu Dhabi Squash Open triumph is a story of grit and courage to take the unconventional road". Firstpost. 13 May 2018. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
- ↑ Sportstar, Team (4 November 2022). "Squash: Indian men clinch first-ever gold at Asian Team Championships". sportstar.thehindu.com. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
- ↑ "Ramit Tandon | Overview". PSA Squash Tour. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ↑ "From analyst's job to squash: Gamble paying off for Ramit Tandon". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
- ↑ Sportstar, Team (10 December 2017). "Ramit Tandon wins Singapore Open". sportstar.thehindu.com. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
- ↑ "Ramit Tandon - Men's Squash". Columbia University Athletics. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
- ↑ "How hedge fund analyst Ramit Tandon turned into a top-100 squash pro". espn.in. ESPN. 13 May 2018. Archived from the original on 25 April 2019. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
- ↑ "Ramit Tandon - Men's Squash". gocolumbialions.com. Columbia University Athletics. Retrieved 12 January 2014.
- ↑ "Ramit Tandon player profile". squashinfo.com. Squash Info. Retrieved 3 June 2013.
- ↑ Team, DNA Web. "Asian Games: After quitting Wall Street job for professional squash, Ramit Tandon on a collission course with destiny". DNA India. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
- ↑ "Ghosal, Tandon inspire India to first-ever gold at Asian Team Squash". Hindustan Times.
- ↑ "India men's squash team wins maiden gold at Asian Championships". The Indian Express. 4 November 2022. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
- ↑ "Ramit Tandon {!} Squash Biography". ispsquash.com. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ↑ "Ramit Tandon wins Scottish Junior Open squash". The Times of India. 1 January 2003. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ↑ Sportstar, Team (15 May 2017). "Ramit Tandon quashes Kush Kumar to win SYS Open". sportstar.thehindu.com. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ↑ Sportstar, Team (10 December 2017). "Ramit Tandon wins Singapore Open". sportstar.thehindu.com. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ↑ Sportstar, Team (6 May 2018). "Ramit tames top seed to claim Abu Dhabi Open title". sportstar.thehindu.com. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ↑ Sportstar, Team (3 February 2019). "Squash News: Ramit Tandon wins Seattle Open". sportstar.thehindu.com. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
External links[edit | edit source]
- Ramit Tandon at PSA
- Ramit Tandon at Squash Info