— Published February 5, 2025

China takes on squash

Squash

China has some catching up to do in the world of squash, but it is ready to get moving. David Mui Ying-yuen, president of the Asian Squash Federation, spoke to the South China Morning Post. "The first thing China must do is to build more courts squash », he explains, pointing out that while Hong Kong has around 450 courts, China has only 150. "If there are no squash courts, we cannot develop this sport, but they will build between 300 and 400 courts in the next two years », specifies David Mui Ying-yuen. An offensive policy, therefore, which will allow Chinese squash to develop. " Currently, 60 coaches from around the world work in China, the majority of them from Malaysia, but also from Egypt and Pakistan. There are also coaches from Hong Kong and former players who coach in Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Shanghai and sometimes hold workshops.", according to the expert. The Los Angeles 2028 Games will probably come too soon, but China could have a say if squash is returned to Brisbane in 2032.