Joshna acknowledges the contribution of Maj Maniam and me in her development

Joshna's Rediff interview 2003
'I played my best squash at the British Open'
"How much did the presence of coaches Major Manian and Cyrus Poncha help your game?

A lot. My fitness has improved at least by eight per cent. I was not doing much physical work-outs till the coaches arrived. Mentally also, I became much stronger. But I guess my game on court has to improve much more"

Sify interview with Joshna

Joshna, a champion in waiting..You have trained under a succession of coaches. Who among them has contributed most to your success?

There have been several coaches. But I reckon Cyrus Poncha and now, Maj Maniam (of Malaysia) have helped me a lot to become physically and mentally stronger....

Hindu article on Joshna

The first Indian to win the Asian Junior Squash title, Joshna Chinappa takes her sport very seriously indeed.....
Now, Maj (retd.) Maniam and Cyrus Poncha coach me and advise me on my fitness regimen too."

The Hindu : A joy to behold on court: Thus the sacrifices seem in order like the near four hour grind daily at the SDAT-India Cements squash academy under the tutelage of Maj S. Maniam, consultant coach of the Asian Squash Federation, and Cyrus Poncha, national coach, sandwiched between her school hours.