Interview with Aryaman Adik:"In the international and national circuit as well, there is nothing such as an easy opponent"

“In my category, I consider every participant and player as an equal competitor who has worked hard. Again, everybody's good and is playing well.”- Aryaman Adik

To reach the number one spot in any sport is no mean feat and to do so at a young age is an even more commendable effort. Aryaman Adik, the 16-year-old squash player from Maharashtra has scaled the top of the rankings in the Under-17 category and ahead of the Junior/Sub Junior National Championships starting on Saturday, The player spoke to Sportskeeda via mail about reaching the top, his role model and more.

Excerpts:

Q1: How does it feel to be ranked number 1 in the Boys U17 category?

A: To be ranked no. 1 in your category in the country is definitely a great feeling, God's been kind to me.

Q2:Is there a player in the international circuit, whom you find to be a tough opponent in your category?

A: Well, in the international and national circuit as well, there is nothing such as an easy opponent. Everybody is really good and at this stage, everybody is tough.

Q3: In your category, which Indian player do you consider your toughest opponent?

A:In my category, I consider every participant and player as an equal competitor who has worked hard. Again, everybody's good and is playing well.

Q4:Whom do you consider your role model?

A:I definitely consider Ramy Ashour as my role model. He's a legend and the way he fights back when he's on the losing side is just astounding. A brilliant person on court and off court, He's always got the eye of the tiger and also the heart of a lion which is so inspirational to us, young players.

Q5:What areas on your game do you think you need to you still need to work on?

A:I have a lot of areas in my game yet to improve on, I just can't point out any one specific part.

Q6: What do you like doing in your free time?

A:In my free time, I enjoy watching movies and listening to some good music and chilling with my family.