Number one in squash

Fighting for every euro for a life as a professional

Squash pro Aqeel Rehman recently received 300 euros in prize money at a tournament in Denmark. Of course, this did not cover his travel expenses. However, this is not new territory for the Salzburg native: he couldn't even begin to live on the money he earns at various events around the world. 

Aqeel Rehman has been Austria's best squash player for many years and has been national champion 18 times in a row. The Salzburg native travels to tournaments all over the world and has even taken part in the individual world championships once. However, his life as a professional is anything but easy. There is not much to earn at the events in which the 38-year-old takes part.