We are now three years to the very day away from seeing squash take its place in the Olympic Games.
The sport has been added to the schedule for the Games in Los Angeles, and the exact dates for the 10 days of competition have now been confirmed, starting on July 15, 2028.
A World Squash statement read: “The competition schedule for squash at the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028 (LA28) has officially been announced on the LA28 website.
“LA28 promises to be a landmark occasion for squash, which will make its Olympic debut at the Games in Los Angeles with two 16-player draw men’s and women’s singles competitions set to take place at Universal City Squash Center in the Universal City Zone.
“Play is set to take place over 10 days in Los Angeles, with play beginning on Saturday, July 15, one day after the opening ceremony, and ending on Monday, July 24.”
The inclusion of squash at the Olympics last month resulted in Squash Ireland officially becoming a full member of the Olympic Federation of Ireland.
Squash Ireland CEO Scott Graham attended the OFI AGM along with president Rosie Barry. Following the vote to approve Squash Ireland’s full membership, he said: “It is an honour for Squash Ireland to join the family of Olympic sports in Ireland.
“We have been developing our high-performance structures with the recent appointment of a head coach and two junior performance coaches. Additionally, we are increasing support for players at all stages of their development.
“Three of our top professional players have reached career-high world rankings and continue to improve. We look forward to being an active member of the Olympic Federation of Ireland and striving for excellence on the world stage.”
