SILA boss is a squash enthusiast, says sport helps him deal with pressure at work

Among Sahil Vora's famous former teammates is World No.10 Saurav Ghosal.

By Maleeva Rebello, ET Bureau | Oct 30, 2019, 08.21 AM IST

Sahil Vora has even played professionally at the highest level, representing India at the junior level between 2000 and 2002.

Sahil Vora, founder of SILA, is a keen squash enthusiast. He’s even played professionally at the highest level, representing India at the junior level between 2000 and 2002. Today, he’s found fame as an entrepreneur, but he says squash continues to play an important role in his life.

“Playing squash was a big precursor to my role as an entrepreneur. I garnered the ability to deal with pressure and competition. I learnt to push the boundaries and be proactive. It got me in the right head space, which sharpened my problem-solving skills,” he says.

Among his famous former teammates is World No.10 Saurav Ghosal. In fact, Vora says he was Ghosal’s first opponent in squash. “The first match he ever played, he lost to me without winning a point. I spent some time after the match consoling him and telling him his grit would pay off some day. And it definitely did. We’re great friends even today, and I really respect his perseverance,” says Vora.

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