It’s official! Squash is an Olympic Sport!
In a very welcome development, we are delighted to announce that squash has been ratified as a sport for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games by the IOC following an IOC session in Mumbai this morning!
This is a truly exciting and significant milestone for the entire sport, which we hope will kickstart the rejuvenation of squash worldwide and fend off charges from other fast-growing racquet sports! This announcement serves to be the turning point for the game of squash in its quest to sit at the top table of international sport and this news is very much welcomed by the The WSF and PSA.
The finer details will later be ironed out, but for now, Men’s and women’s singles will their bow at the LA28 Olympic games!
A massive well-done to the WSF and all involved who turned this dream for many squash enthusiasts into a reality.
Thank you for your support and stay tuned for more information as we embark upon a fantastic journey across the Olympic movement.
To read more about the process please read: here
REMINDER to celebrate WORLD SQUASH DAY on Saturday October 14th and help promote both your club and our great game of Squash, IRISH SQUASH urge you to organise a day of activity in your squash club. The message is simple: Let’s all focus on a day of Fun For Everyone.
We also encourage you to fundraise for a local charity during your event, to engage the event with your local community.
This is an opportunity to bring your club together and also to promote the club and Squash to the community in your area.
So please organise play in your club on Saturday the 14th of October.
Irish Squash particularly encourages you to organise play for juniors in your club/community, even if they have never played before.
*Promote the event on your club’s social media platform with the WSD logo & the hashtag #squashfun on every post.
Squash is rated one of the healthiest sports for players of all ages. Squash burns around 900 calories per hour and the health benefits can last a lifetime for those who continue playing into their 40s, 50s and 60s.
Ideas for Play
IRISH SQUASH IS RUNNING A COMPETITION FOR THE CLUB WHO RUNS THE BEST WORLD SQUASH DAY ACTIVITIES
TO ENTER
PRIZE FOR THE WINNING CLUB
The judges decision will be final, with no appeal allowed. They will decide on the winning club entry, based on the quality of the activity and number of participants, particularly number of Juniors – a group picture of all participants, with someone holding a sign reading – ‘World Squash Day 2023’ is mandatory, otherwise the entry will not be accepted.
REMINDER to celebrate WORLD SQUASH DAY on Saturday October 14th and help promote both your club and our great game of Squash, IRISH SQUASH urge you to organise a day of activity in your squash club. The message is simple: Let’s all focus on a day of Fun For Everyone.
We also encourage you to fundraise for a local charity during your event, to engage the event with your local community.
This is an opportunity to bring your club together and also to promote the club and Squash to the community in your area.
So please organise play in your club on Saturday the 14th of October.
Irish Squash particularly encourages you to organise play for juniors in your club/community, even if they have never played before.
*Promote the event on your club’s social media platform with the WSD logo & the hashtag #squashfun on every post.
Squash is rated one of the healthiest sports for players of all ages. Squash burns around 900 calories per hour and the health benefits can last a lifetime for those who continue playing into their 40s, 50s and 60s.
Ideas for Play
IRISH SQUASH IS RUNNING A COMPETITION FOR THE CLUB WHO RUNS THE BEST WORLD SQUASH DAY ACTIVITIES
TO ENTER
PRIZE FOR THE WINNING CLUB
The judges decision will be final, with no appeal allowed. They will decide on the winning club entry, based on the quality of the activity and number of participants, particularly number of Juniors – a group picture of all participants, with someone holding a sign reading – ‘World Squash Day 2023’ is mandatory, otherwise the entry will not be accepted.
In the Men’s event Sam Buckley and Conor Moran (pictured on the left with Lee Healy) made the final once more. On this occasion Sam won 11-5,17-15,11-8.
In the Men’s event Sam Buckley and Conor Moran (pictured on the left with Lee Healy) made the final once more. On this occasion Sam won 11-5,17-15,11-8.
Massive thank you to the Leinster leader who provided in-depth coverage of the recent Curragh Open. Neal Murphy published a really insightful piece on the tournament which can be read here
Massive thank you to the Leinster leader who provided in-depth coverage of the recent Curragh Open. Neal Murphy published a really insightful piece on the tournament which can be read here
