India, April 24 -- Around a decade back, the domestic scene in India was buzzing with a number of Asian Tour co-sanctioned events that offered exciting pathways to professionals. Golfers such as Anirban Lahiri, Gaganjeet Bhullar and SSP Chawrasia made use of the opportunity and went on to achieve bigger things. But with the Tour pretty much non-existent in India for a few years now, young Indian pros are struggling to segue onto the international stage.

In this interview, Cho Minn Thant, Commissioner & CEO, Asian Tour, reaffirms the Tour's interest in returning to India in the near future and explains the reasons behind taking the Bharath Classic -- an IGPL and Asian Tour event-to Morocco this season. Excerpts:

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