Squash representatives met with Brisbane 2032 organisers in Brisbane City to discuss the sport’s potential inclusion in the Olympic Games. They highlighted its growing global profile and contribution to Australia’s sporting heritage.
Squash Leaders Meet Brisbane 2032 Team
On 13 March, key figures, including World Squash President Zena Wooldridge, Squash Australia President Matt Schmidt, CEO Rob Donaghue, five-time World Open champion Sarah Fitz-Gerald and Professional Squash Association COO Lee Beachill, met with Brisbane 2032 CEO Cindy Hook and Sports Director Brendan Keane. They discussed the sport’s potential contribution to Brisbane 2032.
Squash’s Olympic Ascent and Australian Legacy
Including squash in LA28 has already spurred innovation and investment in the sport. Australia, a dominant force in squash history, holds the record for the most World Team Championship titles and has produced numerous legends in the game. Squash Australia’s recent funding boost for its high-performance strategy covers the next two Olympic cycles leading up to Brisbane 2032. This further underlines the sport’s growing significance.
The meeting coincided with the Australian Open, which has been elevated to a Gold-level PSA Squash Tour event. This year’s tournament is held at Squash Australia’s glass court in South Bank Piazza.
Squash’s Potential Contribution to Brisbane 2032
During the discussions, Ms Wooldridge emphasised squash’s dynamic nature, accessibility, and relatively low cost of integrating it into the Brisbane Games. She expressed gratitude for the open dialogue with Brisbane 2032 organisers and stated that the conversation helped build a mutual understanding of opportunities and challenges.
Looking Ahead: Squash’s Road to Brisbane 2032
While no formal commitments were made, the meeting marked progress in positioning squash for inclusion in Brisbane 2032. With its sporting heritage in Australia and increasing international recognition, squash is positioning itself as an exciting addition to the Olympic program.
Published 18-Mar-2025