Squash recommended for inclusion at 2028 Olympic Games

Squash Australia welcomes the announcement from the LA28 Organising Committee which has recommended the sport’s inclusion in the 2028 Olympic Games.

The decision is a significant and exciting milestone in squash’s history as the sport nears inclusion in the Games for the first time.

World Squash will work together with LA28 and the International Olympic Committee throughout the next steps of the process and look forward to the outcome of the IOC Session in Mumbai on 16 October, where the decision on the selection of new sports will be ratified.

“This is one of the most significant announcements in the history of Squash,” said Robert Donaghue, Squash Australia CEO.

“For most sports and athletes, the Olympic Games is the pinnacle, and for Squash to be elevated to that status will be a momentous occasion. We eagerly await the outcome of the IOC Congress in Mumbai later this week. 
“The opportunity to represent Australia at LA2028 would be an enormous honour, and for squash athletes, they can now dream of this opportunity! This will also inspire the next generation of squash stars who can aspire to compete at an Olympic Games.

“On behalf of the Australian squash community, I congratulate the World Squash Federation, Professional Squash Association and US Squash for their efforts to promote what a truly global game Squash is, and also the LA2028 Organising committee for recognising that Squash is deserved of a place in the Games.”