The inclusion of squash at the next Olympic Games is creating fresh medal hopes for Africa, with Egypt emerging as the continent’s strongest contender after decades of dominance in the sport.
Squash will make its Olympic debut at the Los Angeles 2028 Games, giving African players an opportunity to compete for Olympic medals in a sport where the continent, particularly Egypt, has established itself as a global force.
Egypt has produced some of the world’s leading squash players over the past several decades, dominating major international competitions across both the men’s and women’s game. Its depth of talent could make the country one of the teams to watch when squash makes its Olympic debut.
However, the competition is unlikely to be exclusively Egyptian. Squash has a strong international following, with leading players from countries including England, France, Malaysia, Japan, New Zealand and the United States capable of challenging for medals.
The Olympic inclusion represents a significant milestone for squash and could provide an additional platform for African athletes to showcase their talent on the world’s biggest sporting stage.
For Egypt and other African squash-playing nations, Los Angeles 2028 will provide an opportunity to convert decades of success in international squash into Olympic success.
