Egypt’s junior squash teams continued the nation’s reign over the sport, securing both the boys’ and girls’ titles at the Junior World Squash Championships, held at Black Ball Sporting Club in New Cairo from July 12 to early August.
Minister of Youth and Sports Ashraf Sobhi attended the finals alongside Evyenia Sidereas, Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Cairo; Zena Wooldridge, President of the World Squash Federation; and Amna Al-Trabulsi, President of the Egyptian Squash Federation.
Speaking after the event, Minister Sobhi expressed pride in the young athletes’ achievements, attributing the success to the unwavering support of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi for Egypt’s sports sector. “This double world championship victory reflects the strategic planning of Egypt’s squash system and its enduring global leadership across generations,” Sobhi said, adding that the triumph bolsters Egypt’s ambitions for the sport at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
The girls’ team clinched their title after defeating Hong Kong 2–0 in the final, with the squad featuring Amina Arfi, Jana Galal, Nadine El-Hamamy, and Souhaila Hazem.
The boys’ team sealed their victory by overcoming the United States 2–0 in their final match. Representing Egypt were Mohamed Zakaria, Marwan Asal, Eyad Dawood, and Adam Hawel.
Sobhi noted that squash has become one of Egypt’s most prominent sports at all age levels, with national teams consistently dominating global competitions. “The Pharaohs have left their mark on the sport, claiming victory after victory and raising the Egyptian flag in every arena,” he added.
Egypt’s clean sweep at the championships reaffirms its unmatched status in world squash, with both junior teams adding yet another chapter to the nation’s storied history in the sport.
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