PHILADELPHIA, Pa. -- While competing in the Potter Cup this past weekend, Cornell men's Ssh senior Veer Chotrani was awarded the 2024 Skillman award, becoming the first Big Red to ever claim the award. The Mumbai, India native helps Cornell squash to a second consecutive year with a major award, following Sivasangari Subramaniam, who won the 2023 Richey Award.

The Skillman Award is the top honor in men's college squash, given each year to a senior student-athlete who has displayed outstanding sportsmanship and skill throughout their college career. These individuals are evaluated on their on-court poise and demeanor, skill level and ability in the game of squash, team play, contributions to intercollegiate squash, leadership, and cooperation with players, coaches, and tournament officials. 

Chotrani, who competes exclusively at the No. 1 position, posted a perfect record this season, never dropping a match since returning to campus in January. Of his wins, seven came in three-game sweeps. The senior never lost more than one game in a match all year and posted wins over 11 teams ranked in the top 10 nationally.

Chotrani returns to the court one more time in the red and white this weekend when he competes at the CSA Individual National Championships. The action begins on Thursday, March 7, and will continue through Sunday, March 10 in Philadelphia, Pa.