(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
Draws Announced for Squash at The World Games 2025 in Chengdu, China
04 August 2025 – The highly anticipated draws for the squash competitions at The World Games 2025 have officially been revealed. Fans around the globe can look forward to thrilling action as the world’s top squash talent gathers in Chengdu, the vibrant capital of China’s Sichuan province.
This year’s event will feature a 32-player women’s draw and a 31-player men’s draw, ensuring an action-packed tournament from start to finish.
📍 Event Details
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Location: Hi-Tech Zone Sports Centre, Chengdu
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Dates:
🔹 Start: Friday, 8th August 2025
🔹 Finals: Tuesday, 12th August 2025
The squash tournament will kick off on Day One of The World Games, which is held every four years and showcases elite competition in sports not featured in the Olympics.
📺 How to Watch
Catch every moment of the squash battles live and online via The World Games Live platform.
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For a full list of seeded players and more details, be sure to visit the official website.
🔥 Men’s Draw Highlights
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🥇 Top Seed: Victor Crouin (bye in the first round)
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🇵🇰 Pakistan’s Nasir Iqbal faces off against [2] Dimitri Steinmann (Switzerland)
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🇨🇳 Local talents like Zhang Guanyu, Haizhen Li, and Haisong Chen add home-soil excitement
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🇨🇴 [3] Miguel Rodriguez looks to make a deep run
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🧊 Rising stars from across Europe, Asia, and Africa add global flair
🌟 Women’s Draw Highlights
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🥇 [1] Satomi Watanabe (Japan) leads the women’s bracket
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🇵🇰 Ziyi Liu faces a tough first-round clash against [2] Tomato Ho (Hong Kong)
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🇫🇷 [4] Marie Stephan and 🇭🇰 [3] Ka Yi Lee are among the title contenders
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🇨🇳 Multiple Chinese players, including Ziyuan Yin, Linglu Cheng, and Yaqi Zhang, will be crowd favorites
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🌍 Competitors from Europe, Asia, Africa, and Oceania will showcase the sport’s global appeal
🏆 What Are The World Games?
The World Games is an international multi-sport event that highlights sports not included in the Olympic Games. Held every four years, it serves as a platform for elite athletes to shine on the global stage.
In 2025, squash fans will enjoy five days of intense competition, showcasing incredible speed, agility, and skill.
💡 Don’t Miss Out!
Whether you’re a seasoned squash enthusiast or new to the game, The World Games 2025 promises world-class entertainment, global rivalries, and unforgettable moments.
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