(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
Olympic Inclusion Gives Squash a Major Boost for the Future
October 10, 2025
Squash is set for a bright future after being included in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, offering the sport a significant boost in visibility, funding, and participation. World Squash President Zena Wooldridge described the development as a “springboard” for players and national programs worldwide.
After decades of unsuccessful bids, squash was finally added to the Olympic program alongside four other sports, opening new opportunities to attract sponsorship, increase funding, and engage global audiences. “Suddenly, funding streams that were previously unavailable have opened, whether through National Olympic Committees, sports ministries, or Olympic Solidarity programs,” Wooldridge told Reuters.
The 2028 Olympic squash competition will feature a 16-player field in both men’s and women’s singles, played on a single glass court at Universal Studios. Despite budgetary restrictions reducing the draw size from the planned 32 players, Wooldridge sees it as a long-term advantage: low infrastructure costs, minimal officials, and a small organizational footprint make squash a cost-effective Olympic sport.
“This could ensure our longevity at the Games and strengthen our case for inclusion in Brisbane 2032,” she added. Squash hopes to leverage its Olympic debut to boost grassroots participation and further establish itself as a regular Olympic sport.
