The World Squash Federation (WSF) confirmed on Tuesday that Egypt has formally been awarded the fitting to host the World Junior Squash Championships.
The championships are set to take place in New Cairo’s Black Ball Sporting Membership from 20 July 20 to 1 August 2025 and can characteristic particular person and workforce competitions.
The 2024 version of the championships, held in Houston, Texas, noticed Egyptian gamers Mohamed Zakaria and Amina Arif emerge victorious within the boys’ and ladies’ occasions, respectively.
Egypt has a storied historical past on this match, having received the boys’ title 15 instances and the ladies’ title 16 instances, making it essentially the most profitable nation within the competitors’s historical past. This would be the first time Egypt has hosted the World Junior Championships for boys since 1996 and for ladies since 2003.
Ashraf Sobhy, Egypt’s Minister of Youth and Sports activities, expressed gratitude for the WSF’s choice, emphasizing Egypt’s readiness to host such prestigious occasions.
He highlighted the nation’s dedication to selling squash in any respect ranges and nurturing younger expertise.
The joy for this occasion is heightened by the inclusion of squash within the 2028 Olympic Video games, which boosts the aspirations of younger gamers.
WSF President Zena Wooldridge famous that returning to Egypt for the championships is especially becoming, given the nation’s deep ardour for squash and its spectacular monitor document within the sport.
With Amina Arif trying to doubtlessly break information by successful her fourth title at simply 17 years of age, anticipation is excessive for the upcoming championships.
