Squash, cricket, flag football, lacrosse and baseball-softball are five sports added to the programme after being approved by the International Olympic Committee as it looks to tap into new global audiences.

There is more squash in the book than most readers will take a liking to, but the game sometimes works as a metaphor for the bigger picture.

The Energypac Victory Day Squash Tournament got underway at Navy and Gulshan Club squash courts on Sunday with a total of 12 teams vying for the title.