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Federer backs squash for 2020 Games inclusion

February 16, 2013 10:15 IST
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As arguably the greatest ever tennis player, Roger Federer is urging Olympic officials to back another racket sport by including squash in the programme for the 2020 Games.

The 17-times Grand Slam champion announced his intentions through a statement released by the ATP.

Martial arts karate and wushu, rollersports, wakeboarding, squash, sports climbing, wrestling and a joint bid by baseball and softball are the candidates for the one open spot for the 2020 Games.

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